law

My day in court

Kaz — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:30:29 +0000

So, I had my magistrate hearing for my scooter problem from back in September. I posted the details and result of today's hearing in response to the original post, but I wasn't sure how many people would see it using the "Most recent posts" as opposed to the story list and I know that many were interested to hear how it all turned out.

The moral of my entire story: The State Police have no idea what the moped law states and you should just accept whatever an officer tells you when he says it without question because the system will fail you in the end if you rely on it to treat you fairly.

Question: "Pass on right" scooter law and State Police

Kaz — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:34:46 +0000

I'm in a bit of a quandary. MGL 90-1b states in part that all moped drivers:

...shall be subject to the traffic laws and regulations of the commonwealth and the regulations contained in this section, except that: (1) the motorized bicycle operator may keep to the right when passing a motor vehicle which is moving in the travel lane of the way...

High Times Magazine Publisher and Founder of NORML Go To Trial For Boston Pot Bust

MikeC — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:03:30 +0000

"High Times" Magazine Publisher Rick Cusick and
Keith Stroup Founder of the National
Organization to Reform Marijuana Laws (NORML) were arrested
for allegedly sharing a marijuana
cigarette on Boston Common in September 2007.

The two have refused the offer to dismiss the case with an apology.

The two and their defense team plan to challenge
the constitutionality of marijuana prohibition.

Their next court date is May 15th, 10AM, 24 New Chardon St., Boston. Press conference to follow.

Shame Them

Barbara Diamond — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:50:27 +0000

"I want to shame them," Grossack said of attorneys Mark Harmon and Jason Greenberg. "They're not doing anything illegal. But it's not halachically correct, and it's not helping the Jewish community."