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The state’s highest court decided this week to uphold Shrewsbury police Chief Gemme’s decision to revoke a Raymond Holden’s license based on an assault and battery charge that was ultimately dismissed. The case is important for those looking to apply for an LTC or those who fear suspension or revocation, because it showed just how broad a licensing authority’s discretion is.<\/p>\n

The licensing authority in Massachusetts may deny an application or suspend or revoke for any of the following reasons under G. L. c. 140, \u00a7 131 (d) and (f).<\/a> :<\/p>\n

1.\tA felony conviction as a juvenile or adult- ineligibility waived after 5 years 2.\tBeing the subject of a current 209A restraining order 3.\tConviction for possession or sale of drugs 4.\tConfinement to a hospital for mental illness-may be waived with statement from treating physician 5.\tConviction of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for more than two years-waived after 5 years 6.\tConviction of a violent crime-never waived 7.\tConviction of any weapons charge for which imprisonment may be imposed-waived after 5 years 8.\tPast or current treatment for drug or alcohol addiction-waived after 5 years with affidavit from physician 9.\tBeing the subject of an outstanding state or federal arrest warrant 10.\tNot a “suitable person” in the eyes of the licensing authority <\/p>\n

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The state’s highest court decided this week to uphold Shrewsbury police Chief Gemme’s decision to revoke a Raymond Holden’s license based on an assault and battery charge that was ultimately dismissed. 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