It’s often said that there are no debtors’ prisons in the U.S., and the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has just done its part to ensure that Massachusetts continues that proud tradition.  The case, released on August 8, 2016, is Commonwealth v. Henry.  The facts of Henry are that the defendant probationer was working at a…

I am often asked, “can I smoke medical marijuana on probation if I get a medical marijuana card and certificate?”  The question is common due to the growing use of medical marijuana in Massachusetts, coupled with the frequency with which judges include a “no illegal drugs including marijuana” condition as a part of probation. After…