Massachusetts gun law draws a hard sentence
A Boston case highlights Massachusetts new gun control law’s rigidity with no parole or discretion. A 58 year old woman received one year for unlawful firearm possession after a negligent discharge in Roxbury. The law’s mandatory sentence draws opposition from the Civil Liberties Union and prompts Supreme Court briefs on constitutionality.
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Legality of Gun Law Argued In Boston Hearing
Attorneys prepare to challenge Massachusetts new handgun control law with a mandatory one year sentence in Suffolk County Superior Court. The case concerns a Roxbury man convicted for carrying an unlicensed .25 caliber pistol. Judge Robert Sullivan set the full hearing for Monday Oct. 27 as Bartley Fox law sparks appeals across the system.
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Counterfeiting on the rise blamed on cost of living
Washington report notes counterfeiting surged after a three year drop with more than 48 million fake notes printed last year. Tens and twenties dominate while 3.6 million reached circulation as federal agents seized the rest. Modern tech enables easier bogus production.
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