Walking into a Massachusetts courthouse for the first time can be a disorienting experience. The building itself tends to project a certain formality — marble floors, high ceilings, and the particular kind of quiet that settles over a place where serious things happen. There are clerks’ windows and waiting areas, metal detectors and court officers, […]
1. Genuine, Focused Experience in Your Specific Charge When you are searching for representation, the first thing to look for is genuine, focused experience in the specific type of case you are facing. Ask attorneys you consider: The answers will tell you a great deal. Some lawyers are good marketers but not good lawyers. Direct,
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One of the first calls we receive from a new client is, at times, not from the person facing charges at all. It is from a parent, a spouse, a sibling, or a close friend who is frightened and trying to figure out what to do. They have usually already spent several hours searching online,
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Massachusetts criminal law is among the more complex bodies of state criminal law in the country. The Commonwealth has its own statutes, its own court procedures, its own standards for evidence and prosecution, and its own range of potential penalties for various offenses. What works in a criminal case in Texas or Florida will not
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Before diving into the specific mechanics of criminal charges and court procedures, there are three foundational principles that every person facing criminal charges in Massachusetts needs to internalize. These principles are not just reassuring words — they have real, practical implications for how you approach your situation. 1. You Are Presumed Innocent This is not
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There is a particular kind of silence that falls over a person the moment they realize they are in serious legal trouble. It might happen in the glare of blue and red lights reflected in a rearview mirror. It might happen when a police officer appears at your front door early in the morning, or
Have you just been charged with your first OUI offense in Massachusetts? Educate yourself on state penalties and retain an OUI defense attorney to prepare.
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If you were arrested for an OUI on a holiday, an experienced OUI defense attorney can help you build a strong drunk driving defense case.
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There are several possible outcomes to a first OUI charge. Learn how to achieve a favorable case result with an OUI defense lawyer.
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On October 16, 2017, Daniel Bennett, Secretary of The Executive Office of Public Safety, issued findings based upon their investigation into the Office of Alcohol Testing (OAT), the agency that maintains the breath test devices in Massachusetts based upon allegations of malfeasance. This investigation comes on the heels of allegations from Attorney Jay Milligan and
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