Criminal Defense

Areas of Practice:

Homicides
Speeding Tickets
White Collar Crimes
Drunk Driving
Motor Vehicle Homicides
Kidnapping
Rape / Statutory Rape
Indecent Assault & Battery
Sex Offender Registry Board Hearings
Sex Offenses
Sex Offender Registry Board Appeals

Minor in Possession of Alcohol
Drug Possession
Drug Distribution
Drug Trafficking
Domestic Violence
Embezzlement
Fraud
Misdemeanors and Felonies
Stealing a Car
Hit and Run

Fake I.D.’s
Soliticiting a Minor For Sex
Malicious Destruction of Property
Search Warrants
Straight Warrants
Probation Surrenders
Juvenile Issues
Internet Crime
Prostitution
Hardship License Hearings

What is an Assault?

Written on October 8, 2010 in Assault, Criminal Defense

What does it mean if you are charged with assault (M.G.L. chapter 265, section 13A) in Massachusetts? It means that the Commonwealth must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the person charged placed another individual in fear of bodily harm. You do not have to actually have physical contact with the alleged victim to be…

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Should you Hire a Lawyer if you get Charged with a Crime in Massachusetts?

Written on October 6, 2010 in Arraignment, Criminal Defense, Hiring a Lawyer, Summons Arraignment

A question I get a lot, is “Do I really need a lawyer? Can’t I just handle this myself?” Well, what if you broke your wrist? Would you set it yourself? Having a broken wrist that doesn’t heal properly, probably won’t kill you (disclaimer: I am in no way a doctor and am not saying…

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Stalking – The Legal Definition

Written on October 5, 2010 in Crimes, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Crimes, Family Law, Stalking

Stalking. What is it really? To be convicted of the crime of stalking, there is actually a lot that the Commonwealth has to prove. Stalking is defined as: a person willfully (on purpose) and maliciously (meanly or spitefully or with a desire to cause injury or fear) engages in a pattern of conduct or series…

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Criminal Harrassment

Written on October 2, 2010 in Crimes, Criminal Defense, Criminal Harrassment, Domestic Violence Crimes, Family Law

What is criminal harassment? It isn’t just when someone annoys you once, and goes on their way. It is actually the following: someone engages (either willfully or maliciously) in a knowing pattern of conduct, or series of acts of a period of time directed at a specific person. the person who has the acts directed…

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Mayhem, What is it?

Written on October 1, 2010 in Crimes, Criminal Defense, Mayhem

What is Mayhem? This word often conjures up visions of a crowd gone wild, perhaps visions of police in riot gear pushing back a crowd. That is not the legal definition of mayhem. Mayhem is actually when someone hurts someone so badly that they are maimed or disfigured. Mayhem is a crime of intent, meaning…

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What is the Sex Offender Registry Board?

Written on September 30, 2010 in Criminal Defense, Sex Offender Registry Board

The Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB), is the board that classifies sex offenders in Massachusetts. Anyone charged and convicted of an enumerated sex offense in Massachusetts can potentially be classified by the board. Individuals are not notified by the board of their potential classification until after they have been convicted. In the case of people…

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Arraignment

Written on September 30, 2010 in Arraignment, Arrest, Court, Criminal Defense

Arraignment is when you are officially charged with a crime in front of judge. You get to arraignment one of four ways. The first way is a little less pleasant. 1. Worse case scenario – You are arrested and brought to court either the same day or the next day. Here are a few scenarios where this…

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Overview of the MA No-Texting Law (effective 9/30)

Written on September 29, 2010 in Criminal Defense, Driving Law, Juvenile Defense, Tech and the Law

So, finally, the Massachusetts Legislature has gotten it together and actually finalized the no texting law. It is now set to go into effect on September 30, 2010. Here’s what it means: There is to be no texting while driving. Texting includes: sending of emails, instant messages or reading of emails, instant messages or texts…

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What do the Sex Offender Classifications mean?

Written on September 28, 2010 in Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes, Sex Offender Registry Board

What does it mean to be classified as a Sex Offender? Basically there are three levels of Sex Offenders in Massachusetts. The Board gives you a preliminary classification, and you have the right to fight that classification. The possibilities of classification are as follows: LEVEL 1 If the SORB determines that the risk of re-offense…

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What Happens at Arraignment?

Written on September 26, 2010 in Arraignment, Court, Criminal Defense, Summons

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The Police are Asking Questions – Do you Answer?

Written on September 24, 2010 in Arrest, Criminal Defense, Hiring a Lawyer, Police Questioning

Most people, well at least a lot of people, believe that if a Police Officer or someone else in law enforcement is asking them a question, then they have to answer. This is not true. Trying to be helpful to the Police when they are investigating a crime often leads to becoming a suspect (if…

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Does Every College Kid Have a Fake I.D.?

Written on September 24, 2010 in Crimes, Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Juvenile Defense, Using a Fake ID

It seems like an okay idea. You find the name of a guy on campus who makes great ID’s (or maybe you are good with a computer and made your own) or you and your friends trek into a city and pay anywhere from $20.00 to $500.00 for a license that says you are 21….

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