Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

would it be possible to go to court and the police report said that they seen the window roll down and something was thrown out and wasnt sure of what it was. Then the next day the put it in the newspaper that they located a gun which the indivual was in the area and stated that they believe it is the indiviual that they already wrote a police report about and was seen in court. Now is it possible that can can charge the person after the person has already been charge with totally something else. The gun was not in the person possesion or in the persons car along with other passengers as well that the police are trying to say belonged to them as well as they were driving when the got pulled over the gun was located on the road the next day by a pedestrain.


Asked on 3/03/10, 7:21 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Christopher B. Coughlin Coughlin Law Group, PC

Is it possible? Yes. Is it defensible. Also yes.

If this person hasn't done so already, they should hire an attorney (or apply for a public defender if they don't have the money to hire their own). Gun charges are always VERY seerious. It would be foolish to wait before getting an attorney involved.

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Answered on 3/08/10, 7:48 pm
ERNEST BIANDO LAW OFFICE OF ERNEST T. BIANDO, LLC

I agree-you can be charged with any crime by the police-although just being charged does not mean the state can convict you-thats why we have the courts and attorneys. You should consult fully with an attorney-the charges are very serious and could lead to incarcation. 774-745-0562.

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Answered on 3/09/10, 6:30 am
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

Consult and retain an attorney and confide only in that attorney about this serious matter and speak to no one else about it. Nor should facts be posted on the internet. Good Luck!

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Answered on 3/09/10, 5:18 pm


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