Theft charges and other criminal charges can potentially destroy the lives of the accused. For that reason, every person accused of a crime needs to be familiar with their criminal defense rights and know how they can protect themselves when charged with a crime....
Minority populations in our community face drug charges more often than those in the white community. This is certainly unfair on its face, but it’s also problematic because law enforcement oftentimes violates the rights of those who are accused of drug crimes, and...
Prosecutors take violent crimes very seriously and often seek the harshest penalties under the law. If you’ve been accused of one of these crimes, then you’re probably worried about how to defend yourself and what the process could mean for your future. These are...
Many things have changed in marriage and divorce over the past 50 years. Some of the biggest changes have involved alimony. In the past, alimony was expected in almost every divorce. Women had fewer career opportunities than they have today, and so many divorced women...
Drugs in the Massachusetts legal system are divided into groups, or classes. A class can refer to one or more types of drugs, and drug crimes within each class carry penalties. Conviction of any type of drug charge carries far-reaching consequences, and the importance...
If you are traveling for the holidays this December, or if you plan on attending holiday parties and family meals in the Boston area, here's something you need to know. As part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, the Massachusetts Office of Grants...
If you are charged with a drug crime, your defense attorney will review the circumstances surrounding your charge and determine your best defense. In many cases, you will have a combination of defenses. Remember, the state has the burden of proof in any criminal case,...
In late 2016, the recreational use of marijuana throughout the state of Massachusetts became legal. Although many have hailed this as much needed progress, the ability to consume marijuana has certainly not become a free-for-all and is a heavily regulated industry....
In Massachusetts, one of the ways the prosecution can prove that a person was “operating under the influence” is if they can prove a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) over the legal limit. This is called a “per se” violation of OUI laws. This can be proved by a “failed”...
All motor vehicle offenses in Massachusetts are considered to be either civil or criminal in nature. A civil offense is less serious and typically requires payment of a monetary fine. A criminal offense is more serious and conviction of many criminal offenses will...
