All candidates for Norfolk DA engaged in a debate (the only one of the campaign) on September 2, 2010, in Wellesley (televised by the Wellesley Channel). That entire debate is now available online: http://vimeo.com/14858377 … [Read more...]
Victory! Bill adding Jessica’s Law offenses to Sex Offender Registry list passes House and Senate
In 2008, Massachusetts passed “Jessica’s Law,” creating new criminal offenses with strong, mandatory prison sentences for the worst child sexual abusers, but failed to add the new “Jessica’s Law” … [Read more...]
Michael Chinman for Norfolk District Attorney: new palmcard
Chinman calls for debates; Norfolk DA opponents say “bring it on”
http://www.patriotledger.com/news/x2084255568/Debates-for-Norfolk-DA-campaign-proposed?img=2 Debates for Norfolk DA campaign proposed By Patriot Ledger staff Posted May 20, 2010 @ 04:28 AM QUINCY — Norfolk County … [Read more...]
Norfolk DA Candidates debate at BDTC meeting
All three Democratic candidates for Norfolk District Attorney attended the Brookline Democratic Town Committee meeting this past Wednesday evening, at the Devotion School. The main event was supposed to be presentations by the two … [Read more...]
Elect a Prosecutor to be Norfolk DA
As a prosecutor, I strongly believe that child abusers should go to prison, for long sentences. Child abusers, especially those who sexually molest children, are the offenders most difficult to treat and--if free to access the victims they … [Read more...]
Renowned attorney Richard Egbert dies suddently today at age 61
And in case you are wondering: 1. I did not work for Richard Egbert. 2. I did not know Richard Egbert personally [my loss]. 3. I have verified everything I said with attorneys who did know him. If you ever need a defense … [Read more...]
Budget Hole – in access to justice – with remedy
As a practical matter, line item 0321-1510 is always underfunded. Many are. It may be that there is a hope that "there will be more tax revenue later" or that "we won't need to pay these folks, we will need fewer hours service … [Read more...]