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

Young People (High School and College) and Crimes

Written on September 22, 2010 in Arrest, Court, Crimes, Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Students

If you are the parent of a high school or college student who gets charged with a crime (or if you are a high school or college student) you are probably worried about the effects will have on your future! A criminal conviction can have an effect on your future! It can effect your future…

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Massachusetts Has Very Tough Drunk Driving Laws!

Written on September 22, 2010 in Arrest, Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving, OUI, Penalties

What if you are charged with OUI (i.e. drunk driving, DWI, DUI) in Massachusetts? Well, first of all, it depends on whether or not you have been convicted of drunk driving previously. It doesn’t matter if you were convicted OR admitted to sufficient facts (i.e. a continuation without a finding) in Massachusetts or in another state….

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Students and Crimes – Even Driving Can Impact your Record!

Written on September 21, 2010 in Criminal Defense, Driving Law, Juvenile, Juvenile Defense, Students, Teen Drivers

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Who Can Get a Restraining Order (209A) Against Me?

Written on September 20, 2010 in 209A, Crimes, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Crimes, Family Law, Restraining Orders

Restraining orders came about as a response to Domestic Violence. Generally they are a court order to stay away from and not abuse the person who gets the Restraining Order. When can someone apply for and possibly get a Restraining Order? Massachusetts law allows someone who is “in imminent fear of bodily harm” to obtain…

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The Breathalyzer at the Police Station Does not Reflect Your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) When Driving

Written on September 20, 2010 in Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving, OUI

You get pulled over, you take some field sobriety tests and consent to a breath test. (NOTE: in Massachusetts you are not required to take a breathalyzer or any field sobriety tests.) You take the Breathalyzer and you blow a .10. You had a few drinks, and your last drink was right before you…

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Stopped by a Police Officer?

Written on September 20, 2010 in Arraignment, Clerk's Hearings, Court, Criminal Defense, Driving Law, DUI, License Suspensions, Moving Violations, Speeding Tickets

You are are driving home from work, school or errands and you are ALMOST home. You are going a little bit over the speed limit or perhaps you have forgotten to place your new registration sticker on your rear license plate. You are about to turn onto the main street that leads to your neighborhood…

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It’s Illegal to “Huff” or “Sniff”. Who knew?

Written on June 13, 2010 in Crimes, Criminal Defense

It’s against the law to inhale a toxic vapor. To be honest, I always knew it was a bad idea. There are many public service announcements out there – and I recall seeing posters. It’s really dangerous. Period. These Public Service Announcements and stories illustrate the danger well. The Examiner The Partnership for a Drug…

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Do Innocent People Get Charged with Rape?

Written on March 5, 2010 in Criminal Defense, Not Guilty, Sex Crimes

Of course, there are always people that get charged with crimes – even though they did nothing wrong! One of the questions people ask me a lot – when I tell them that I am a Criminal Defense Attorney – is how can I defend rapists? It’s interesting that that’s the first question out of…

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Penalties for drunk driving in Massachusetts

Written on February 1, 2010 in Criminal Defense, Driving Law, First Offender Program, Melanie's Law

The penalties for drunk driving in Massachusetts (for adults) are discussed.

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One Way to Get Out of a Criminal Conviction

Written on April 24, 2008 in Court, Criminal Defense, Driving Law, DUI, Melanie's Law, News, OUI, Summons

On April 14, 2008, a Westborough, Massachusetts man was scheduled to go to trial on a charge of 5th offense operating under the influence (i.e. he allegedly had four previous convictions for OUI) or drunk driving. The witnesses didn’t appear due to an error in summoning the witnesses and according to the Boston Channel, he…

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Do You Need a Lawyer if You are Arrested?

Written on March 30, 2008 in Arraignment, Court, Criminal Defense, Criminal Driving Offenses, Driving Law, DUI, OUI, Summons

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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Drunk Driving?

Written on March 13, 2008 in Criminal Defense, Criminal Driving Offenses, Driving Law, DUI, Melanie's Law, OUI

How does a prosecutor begin to prove that you were driving drunk (i.e. operating a motor vehicle under the influence of an intoxicating liquor)? In Massachusetts, the Commonwealth has to prove the following: That you were operating a motor vehicle and That you were operating a motor vehicle on a public way and You were…

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