Law Office of Jacob Dressler

In most State and Federal prisons inmates are forced to pay exorbitant costs to call their families on prison phones, up to $5.00 an hour or more. Legislation that will reduce the costs of phone calls behind bars is heading to President Biden’s desk for his signature. The law is called the Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022 One reason for high rates is that jails and prisons typically have an exclusive contract with one telecommunications company….

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The recently passed law, known as the Work & Family Mobility Act, which takes effect on July 1, 2023, will allow Massachusetts residents who cannot provide proof of lawful presence or citizenship in this country to get a driver’s license or permit after meeting the other requirements such as passing a drivers test. Earlier this year, the House and Senate both voted to override the Governor’s veto of the Work & Family Mobility Act, and the legislation then became Question…

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Massachusetts passed a law in 2018 that allows you to seal felony and misdemeanor convictions. This can benefit you if you are looking to rent an apartment or get a new job. The Massachusetts website offers an easy way to seal your records, click this link.