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
ATTORNEY ANSWER: The Officer/Trooper merely needs to establish probable cause, a subjective reason, to believe that someone is operating under the influence of alcohol. Since the standard is subjective it is a very easy standard to meet as far as the decision to arrest or charge an individual with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol
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Additional Information: I was arrested for DUI in Norwell, MA last weekend. In addition to 9 step and turn field sobriety test, the officer held a penlight in front of me and asked me to follow it. Hasn\’t that been unadmissable in MA for years? If so, do I have a good case to defend?
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Additional Information: I admitted to having a few beers after work and was recently arrested for OUI in North Andover. I think I will be able to hire a drunk driving defense attorney, but one of the things I was curious about is, can they ask someone with a disability to hold their leg off
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ANSWER: Contact us as soon as possible and prior to your Drunk Driving (OUI, DUI, DWI) arraignment, if possible. If you are not represented at the arraignment, the court will enter a plea of not guilty on your behalf or you should indicate to the Court if asked that you want to enter a plea
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ANSWER: Contact us as soon as possible and prior to your Drunk Driving (OUI, DUI, DWI) arraignment, if possible. If you are not represented at the arraignment, the court will enter a plea of not guilty on your behalf or you should indicate to the Court if asked that you want to enter a plea
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ANSWER: It is a driver alcohol education program wherein a person charged with a first offense OUI attends a class that usually meets one time a week and continues for a period of usually 16 weeks. The 24D program costs approximately $600.00.
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ANSWER: Lifetime – Massachusetts will now consider offenses that occurred during your life. There are no exceptions.
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