Why You Need a Lawyer for a Clerk Magistrate Hearing
While many people assume that criminal activity of any sort will result in an immediate arrest and arraignment, this is not necessarily the case. In Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 218,...
Is Encore Boston Harbor a Bad Bet? Police Respond to Several Fights
This June, the Encore Boston Harbor hotel and casino opened its doors. The 33-acre development, the largest of its kind in the state of Massachusetts, sits just outside of Boston...
Lawrence: Reckless Endangerment of a Child: Pre-Trial Probation
Summary of Facts: Our client worked as a school van driver, transporting children to and from homes outside of their school district. With a student in his van, and on...
Chelsea: Possession of Narcotics: Record Sealed
Summary of Facts: Our client was a licensed nurse in Massachusetts who was relocating to another state. Our client’s application in that state for a nursing license required that she...
Roxbury: Leaving the Scene of Personal Injury: Dismissed
Summary of Facts: Our client was charged with leaving the scene of personal injury and leaving the scene of property damage after his car was located near a motor vehicle...
Cambridge: Witness Intimidation: Pre-Trial Probation
Summary of Facts: Our client’s friend was charged with serious offenses in Superior Court. Our client called the alleged victim in her friend’s case in an attempt to retrieve some...
Malden: Ignition Interlock Violation: Dismissed
Summary of Facts: Our client was required to use an Ignition Interlock device, as the result of a previous OUI. Our client was pulled over for a traffic violation, and...
Criminal Justice Reform Bill: Effects on Theft Offenses
On April 13, 2018, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law a new bill that made a number of important changes to the Massachusetts Criminal Justice System. The Attorneys at...
Criminal Justice Reform Bill: Changes to Diversion Programs
On April 13, 2018, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law a new bill that made a number of important changes to the Massachusetts Criminal Justice System. The attorneys at...