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

Blogs: https://mwpetersonlaw.com/blogs/ 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us! Instagram   / bostonbarristers     / matthew.peterson.law   Facebook   / lawofficeofmatthewwpeterson   Listen to our podcast, The Boston Barristers: https://open.spotify.com/show/1DDRsS4...    • Boston Barristers: Beyond the Case Podcast   Website https://mwpetersonlaw.com/ Let us take your case personally. Call us today for a consultation—we’re ready to help. 💼 📞 Boston: (617) 295-7500 📞 Salem: (978) 607-0034 #Lawyer #Boston #Attorney