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Understanding Miranda Warnings

March 10, 2010 by Mark Owens · Leave a Comment
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Let’s hope you never hear them. “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.” Some people think that a police officer is required to provide every citizen whom they stop or with whom they speak their Miranda warnings. However, that is not accurate. The Supreme Court has decided who needs to be informed of these rights and when.

Massachusetts Tax And Budget Proposal

February 8, 2010 by Mark Owens · Leave a Comment
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Gov Patrick has sent his budget proposal to the Massachusetts House and Senate. They will work on constructing their own version of the budget proposal and then send it back over. The 2011 fiscal budget proposal is for 28.2 billion. The new fiscal year starts on July, 1.

New Jersey Appeals Ruling: Breathalyzer Refusal Counts For Sentencing

January 21, 2010 by Mark Owens · Leave a Comment
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An interesting question was recently answered in the Appellate Division of the New Jersey court system. The question, “Can a prior refusal to take a breathalyzer test be taken into account in determining the sentence for a later DWI conviction?”