James Milligan

The defense of firearms charges requires deep familiarity with the constitutional landscape — particularly search and seizure law. Firearms discovered during unconstitutional traffic stops or unlawful searches may be suppressible. The lawful scope of a search, whether consent was genuinely voluntary, and whether the circumstances of a discovery satisfied the requirements for a warrantless search

Massachusetts law requires that firearms be stored in a locked container or equipped with a trigger lock when not in the owner’s immediate possession and control in their residence or place of business. A firearm left unsecured in a home — even in a bedroom drawer or on a high shelf — can give rise

Massachusetts has some of the most comprehensive and strictly enforced firearms laws in the country, and the consequences of violating those laws are severe. This article is designed to help you understand what the law requires, what the charges you may be facing actually mean, and why experienced legal representation is so critical in firearms

Defense of theft charges requires attention to both the factual and legal elements of the offense. The intent element — the requirement that the defendant intended to permanently deprive the owner of the property — is often a significant area of dispute. Mistake of fact, meaning a genuine belief that the property was one’s own

Theft and property crimes encompass a wide range of conduct under Massachusetts law — from shoplifting a small item to sophisticated fraud schemes involving hundreds of thousands of dollars. The penalties, the defenses, and the long-term consequences vary just as widely. This article walks through the major categories of theft and property offenses, explains how