Criminal Defense

In drug crime cases, one critical aspect is the search and seizure. The Fourth Amendment guarantees protections against unlawful searches and seizures, yet the nuances of this constitutional right can be complicated. If you are facing a charge for a drug crime, do you...

Different reasons can lead to your driver's license being suspended in Massachusetts. These include being found responsible for three speeding tickets, refusing to submit to a lawful breathalyzer test and accumulating a total of three convictions for not having...

There are specific standards that police officers have to meet in various situations. While they’re trained to know what standard applies and when, most people who interact with them may not have that same type of understanding.  Because protecting your rights is one...

Television crime dramas, like “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” have an enduring popularity, but their impact has gone far beyond mere entertainment. They have, in a very real way, helped reshape the public’s perception of how criminal investigations work and what...

Interacting with police officers is scary for some individuals. This is especially true when it seems as though the law enforcement officers seem as though they’re accusing the person of a crime. It’s critical that anyone whom police officers are questioning...

Massachusetts criminal statutes allow for the prosecution of anyone found to be illegally in possession of a drug. Possessing certain substances, like methamphetamine, is always illegal. Even prescription medications can lead to possession charges if someone doesn't...

The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution provides specific protections for citizens. This amendment sets the standards for searches and seizures. Most of the time, law enforcement officers need a warrant before they can conduct a search/seizure of a...

If you are like most American adults, you use social media platforms as a medium for sharing personal moments, opinions and experiences. There is certainly nothing wrong with that. However, if you have been charged with a crime, it’s time to log off until your case...

Intent does not matter in every criminal case. Someone may not have had any intent to break the law, but they still did so negligently or ignorantly. They could still face charges. Just because someone doesn’t know what the legal limit is, for instance, they could...

Understanding plea deals is crucial for defendants who have been accused of wrongdoing. These arrangements involve a defendant agreeing to plead guilty to a lesser charge or to one of multiple charges in exchange for certain concessions. Plea deals can vary widely but...