On behalf of Cataldo Law Offices, L.L.C. | May 14, 2020 | Blog, Criminal Defense
When Massachusetts residents plead not guilty to DUI or other criminal charges, the next step in the process is usually what is known as a preliminary or pretrial hearing. This is often referred to as a trial that takes place before a trial, but the two procedures...
On behalf of Cataldo Law Offices, L.L.C. | Apr 30, 2020 | Blog, Criminal Defense
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution limits when law enforcement in Massachusetts can intrude on people’s privacy. Generally, police need a judge to approve a search warrant before searching a person’s property. In the absence of a search warrant,...
On behalf of Cataldo Law Offices, L.L.C. | Apr 20, 2020 | Blog, Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes
Police in Massachusetts have taken a man into custody in connection with a deadly March 16 shooting in Hampden County and several other violent crimes. The 22-year-old Springfield resident was denied bail when he appeared in Holyoke District Court on March 25. He...
On behalf of Cataldo Law Offices, L.L.C. | Apr 17, 2020 | Blog, Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes
A district court judge has ordered that an 18-year-old Massachusetts man accused of murder should remain in custody at the Essex County Correctional Facility. The man was denied bail during an April 9 arraignment hearing that was held using teleconferencing technology...
On behalf of Cataldo Law Offices, L.L.C. | Apr 1, 2020 | Blog, Criminal Defense
One Massachusetts man is arguing that the criminal charges he is facing in the death of another man in 2018 are unjust and exaggerated. The man pleaded not guilty to charges of murder, and his attorney is saying that he should be instead charged with manslaughter. His...
On behalf of Cataldo Law Offices, L.L.C. | Apr 10, 2018 | Blog
Whether you’ve been driving in Massachusetts for a short time or have carried a valid driver’s license here for years, you and all other motorists are obligated to adhere to existing traffic laws and safety regulations every time you (or they) get behind...
On behalf of Cataldo Law Offices, L.L.C. | Feb 16, 2018 | Blog
Is science trustworthy? Scientific evidence can play a crucial role in a guilty conviction. Many people trust science because, unlike humans, it doesn’t have a reason to lie. While there may be nothing wrong with trusting science, there can be issues when it...
