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Recent updates:

• November 2007

  Dear Subscriber:

  MCLE thanks you for choosing the new edition of the Massachusetts Criminal Law Sourcebook and Citator. This publication brings together statutes, rules, commentary and annotations in one handy volume for quick reference. The following is just a sample of what you will find inside the 2008 Edition:

  • Part 2, “Crimes, Punishments and Proceedings in Criminal Cases,â€� includes the most recent statutory revisions and updated annotations addressing the most significant criminal cases decided in the last twelve months

  • Part 3, “Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure,â€� contains the full text of the rules and case law annotations, including new case law addressing the procedure for attacking a conviction based on a guilty plea

  • Part 7, “Issues in Probation and Probation Revocation Hearings,â€� provides commentary on the new registration requirements for sex offenders, pursuant to G.L. c. 265, § 47

  • Part 8, “Elements and Penalties of Selected Crimesâ€� contains concise summaries of the most commonly charged criminal statutes

  • Part 10, “Alphabetical References to Evidenceâ€� includes updated case law annotations addressing evidentiary issues in criminal law

  We at MCLE trust that you will find this material useful in your practice and in your criminal law library.

  Cordially,

  R. Scott Miller, Esq., Publications Attorney

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 expand

The Rhode Island Comprehensive Planning and Land Use Regulation Act

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Amy H. Goins, Esq., Ursillo, Teitz & Ritch
Peter D. Ruggiero, Esq., Ruggiero Brochu & Petrarcha
Andrew M. Teitz, Esq., Ursillo, Teitz & Ritch

Exhibit 1A

- The Consistency Doctrine Applied: A Hypothetical Problem and Response Buy Form

Chapter 2 expand

The Rhode Island Zoning Enabling Act

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Carolyn P. Medina, Esq., Law Office of Carolyn P. Medina

Chapter 3 expand

Presenting a Case for Zoning Relief and Litigating a Zoning Case on Appeal

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George W. Watson, III, Esq., Robinson+Cole LLP

Chapter 4 expand

The Rhode Island Land Development and Subdivision Review Enabling Act

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John P. McCoy, Esq., Bengtson & Jestings, LLP

Checklist 4.1

- Barrington, Rhode Island, Master Plan Checklist Buy Form

Checklist 4.2

- Barrington, Rhode Island, Preliminary Plat Checklist Buy Form

Checklist 4.3

- Barrington, Rhode Island, Final Plat Checklist Buy Form

Chapter 5 expand

Moratoria, Tolling Statutes, and Expedited Permitting

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Michael A. Ursillo, Esq., Ursillo, Teitz & Ritch

Chapter 6 expand

The Rhode Island Low and Moderate Income Housing Act

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Checklist 6.1

- Comprehensive Permit Application for Low and Moderate Income Housing Buy Form

Checklist 6.2

- Required Findings for Approving a Comprehensive Permit for Low and Moderate Income Housing Buy Form

Checklist 6.3

- Permissible Reasons for Denying a Comprehensive Permit for Low and Moderate Income Housing Buy Form

Exhibit 6A

- 2021 Low and Moderate Income Homes by Community Buy Form

Exhibit 6B

- Fees-in-Lieu by Municipality Buy Form

Exhibit 6C

- 2021 Rhode Island Income Limits for Low and Moderate Income Households Buy Form

Exhibit 6D

- List of Approved Monitoring Agents Buy Form

Exhibit 6E

- R.I. Housing Model Deed Restriction Buy Form

Exhibit 6F

- Rules Implementing the Rhode Island Low and Moderate Income Housing Act Established Pursuant to R.I.G.L. 45-53—Amendments Approved January 2006 Buy Form

Exhibit 6G

- New Home Construction in Rhode Island by Building Permits 2002–2022 Buy Form

Chapter 7 expand

Special Development Districts, Business Improvement Districts, Historical Area Zones, and Redevelopment Authorities

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Exhibit 7A

- Providence Code of Ordinances: Capital Center Commission Provisions Buy Form

Exhibit 7B

- Providence Downtown Improvement District Petition Buy Form

Exhibit 7C

- General Powers of a District Management Authority Buy Form

Exhibit 7D

- R.I.G.L. § 45-32-5(a) (Setting Forth Powers of Redevelopment Authorities) Buy Form

Chapter 8 expand

Eminent Domain and Regulatory Takings

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Timothy C. Twardowski, Esq., Robinson+ Cole LLP

Chapter 9 expand

Signage and Adult Uses

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Thomas W. Madonna, Jr., Esq., Hinckley Allen LLP

Chapter 10 expand

Brownfields, Wetlands, and Municipal Regulations

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Exhibit 10A

- Environmental Land Usage Restriction Buy Form

Exhibit 10B

- Sample Soil Erosion Control Ordinance Buy Form

Exhibit 10C

- Sample Storm Water Ordinance Buy Form

Exhibit 10D

- Sample Groundwater Ordinance Buy Form

Chapter 11 expand

Coastal Zone Law Impacting Land Uses

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Exhibit 11A

- Section 1.1.7 of the Coastal Resources Management Program: Variances Buy Form

Exhibit 11B

- Section 1.1.8 of the Coastal Resources Management Program: Special Exceptions Buy Form

Exhibit 11C

- Type 2 Water Matrix Buy Form

Exhibit 11D

- Section 1.3.1(A) of the Coastal Resources Management Program: Category B Requirements Buy Form

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