Gun Cases in MA vs. Strict Gun Laws | Boston Barristers Podcast

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Massachusetts has some of the toughest gun laws in the country, and one wrong move can mean serious jail time. In this episode of Boston Barristers, Attorney Matthew Peterson breaks down real gun cases, what it takes to win them, and why the difference between a conviction and freedom often comes down to knowing the system.

Timestamp:
00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Boston Barristers Episode 9
01:04 - Why Gun Laws in Massachusetts Are So Strict
02:25 - Mandatory Minimums and Real Penalties Explained
04:00 - Out-of-State Licenses and County Differences
06:06 - When Trial Is the Only Option
07:04 - What “Possession” Really Means in Gun Cases
08:06 - Large-Capacity Magazine Laws and Confusion
10:05 - Breaking Down Knowledge, Dominion, and Control
11:32 - How Motions to Suppress Can Win a Case
15:59 - Real Case: Somerville Suppression Victory
20:40 - Real Case: Boston Road-Rage Gun Charge
23:38 - Police “Inventory Search” Tactics Explained
25:04 - Federal Safe Harbor for Traveling with Firearms
26:02 - Racial Bias in Policing and the Long Decision
28:42 - Motions to Dismiss and Constitutional Defenses
31:00 - Bruen and How It Changed Massachusetts Gun Law
33:10 - Going to Trial: What’s at Stake
33:45 - Case Study: Essex County Jury Acquittal
36:00- Case Study: Lowell Gun Trial Win
38:09 - How Reasonable Doubt Works in Gun Cases
41:10 - Why You Shouldn’t Testify in Your Own Case
44:12 - Legal Exceptions: Instructors, Antique Guns, and 2024 Updates
47:15 - Redefining “Firearm” in Massachusetts
49:10 -Dangerousness Hearings Explained
50:01 - The Guadardo Case and Proof of Licensing
51:05 - Final Takeaways for Massachusetts Gun Owners

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