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How the Jury Came Back with the Right Decision in the Casey Anthony Trial

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On August 22, 2011
         Although I did not watch the trial or follow extensively as some people did, it appears that jury did make the right decision.  It did appear to be a lot of evidence that she probably committed the act of killing her child or at least manslaughter.  However, it appears from what I have read that […]
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New Court House in Taunton

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On August 10, 2011
          It is with any Taunton and near by residences might know a new court house has opened up in downtown Taunton.  It is on 40 Broadway Street. Right now it is fully open to Juvenile Court and District Court and cases are also being heard there and being moved from 120 Cohannet Street.  In […]
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Reaffirming of Debt

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On July 29, 2011
            In a bankruptcy it can cancel your debt; however, you have the option to “Reaffirm” a debt. If you do so, then you are legally obligated to pay the debt despite the bankruptcy.  That means that if the debt is not cancelled by the bankruptcy, if you fall behind on the Reaffirm Debt you […]
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Massachusetts Anti-Bullying Law

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On July 22, 2011
            The legislation under Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2010 signed into law last spring.  There are some potential benefits and risks for children with disabilities.  It obligates schools to initiate an anti-bullying prevention and retaliation prevention measures and other issues. It is a question about how the schools are responding to these new […]
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Hardship License in First offense OUI cases

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On June 28, 2011
In order to apply for a hardship license, you need to have documentation.  You must have a letter from your employer on letterhead.  This letter must explain your need for a license to get to work.  You need to bring original documents, not copies.  The letter can not be more than 30 days old.  It […]
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The New Mass. Pet Trust Law: How to Care for Buddy and Fluffy

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On June 20, 2011
As a pet lover with two cats and two dogs, I understand how pets become part of the family.  The law allowing pet trusts makes it easy to plan for the care of your pets if you become disabled or die.  The pet trust became a law in Massachusetts on April 7, 2011.  It allows […]
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How does bankruptcy affect my credit report

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On June 20, 2011
The results of a bankructy will be part of you credit record for ten years from the date you field your bankrupcty.  This does not mean that you can not get a car, credit card, loan or home.  A  bankruptcy is just about always considered a negative event on your   fico score.  However, the impact depends on […]
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What is reaffirming a debt

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On June 16, 2011
In a bankruptcy, you are generally able to cancel your debts.  There is an option to reaffrim  your debt in writting.  If you reaffirm you are then legally obligated to pay your debt despite the bankrupcty.  It is alway optional and you may change your mind on any reaffirmation filed within 60 days.  The reaffirm […]
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Is your Juvenile charges on your record

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On June 7, 2011
There are many misconceptions about criminal records in MA.  Juvenile cases are not easy to view, however, the charges do show up on your record.  Even a CWOF , not guilty or dismissal will show up.  Getting a juvenile record expunged is generally not possible under MA law.  The records may be sealed upon an […]
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The alleged victim wants to dismiss the case- will the court dismiss the case

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On June 4, 2011
This is a big mistake that many people make.  The case is the ‘commonwealth” or “state” and the alleged victim is simply a witness.  In general, the da’s office does not want to dismiss cases.  The prosecutor considers what the alleged victim wants but it is not what controls the case.  Many times, there are […]
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