Being accused of, or charged with, committing a violent crime is arguably the most traumatic event a person can face. Such charges put not just your freedom, but also your entire way of life, at risk. You will want to do everything possible to fight these charges.Your...
Year: 2019
Drug offenses and their consequences in Massachusetts
Lawmakers in the state of Massachusetts are typically slow to embrace the rest of the nation's tolerance attitude toward some substances. For example, the possession of marijuana can still land you in seriously hot water if you have not acquired a criminal defense...
A DUI breath test, do I have to take it when asked?
Knowing what your rights are if you ever get pulled over because police suspect you of driving under the influence of alcohol is important. When confronted by law enforcement officials, it is easy to get flustered and say or do things that may not serve your best...
Juvenile crimes: Police must use caution when questioning minors
Protecting your children's rights when the authorities suspect they have participated in juvenile crimes begins during questioning. According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the frontal lobes of a human being are the last areas of the brain...
Criminal defense: Domestic violence claims can wreck your world
Unfortunately, domestic violence is a sad and tragic problem in all of the United States. Personal relationships are complex, with the power to bring many emotions -- some positive and some negative -- to the surface. Love, although sweet and joyful at times, can turn...
What is the difference between assault and assault and battery?
Assault and assault and battery are both examples of violent crimes, but they are two distinct and separate offenses in the eyes of the law. Those with little or no experience in the legal system often confuse the two crimes. However, if you are facing either of these...
What happens when juveniles violate a probation order?
At one time, Massachusetts law had a harsh approach to matters surrounding juvenile crimes. Young residents in legal trouble could expect harsh penalties if a court deemed it necessary. In recent years, Massachusetts reformed its juvenile justice system and...
Have you considered the impact of a DUI conviction on insurance?
Everyone in Massachusetts who owns a vehicle must carry a minimum of auto insurance coverage. Depending on where you live, how much you drive and other factors, your rates could feel high.If you thought your rates were high before, a conviction for driving under the...
Can you get out of jail on bail after a domestic violence arrest?
Like all other states, Massachusetts takes a serious approach to violent crimes, including domestic assault, abuse and violence in general. In the interest of protecting other residents and the community at large, courts and judges work to keep some violent offenders...
Ways you could unknowingly be breaking Massachusetts alcohol laws
Massachusetts remains one of the puritanical states in the nation, even in these modern times. While many cities in the state have specific ordinances that govern what is and is not allowed in terms of alcohol, there exist many state laws that residents or visitors...
