Entrapment is a common issue in drug cases involving undercover officers or confidential informants. If law enforcement persuaded someone to commit a drug offense they otherwise would not have committed, that person might claim entrapment. But the legal...
After criminal charges are filed against you, the prosecution is going to present their position as if they have failproof evidence that’s sure to secure a conviction. While they might have a strong case in many instances, sometimes this simply isn’t true. And given...
If you want to challenge the prosecution’s case, then you’re bound to head to trial unless you can demonstrate that the state’s case is so weak that it needs to be dismissed beforehand. And going to trial can be nerve-wracking. Unless you ask for a bench trial, your...
Failed field sobriety tests often provide Massachusetts police officers with probable cause to arrest you for DUI. However, the prosecution must still prove the DUI charge beyond a reasonable doubt. The results of some field sobriety tests can be used in court, but if...
To put it lightly, being hit with criminal charges can be stressful. You might find yourself worrying about what a conviction could mean for your freedom and your future, which may drive you to seek quick resolution that spares you from the harshest penalties...
Learning that you have been accused of domestic violence and had a restraining order entered against you can be devastating. Being labeled an abuser can have major consequences for many areas of your life, including your career, education and personal relationships....
If you are convicted of OUI in Massachusetts, you face a long list of possible penalties. For even a first offense, you may face suspension or revocation of your driver's license for up to a year, a fine of up to $5,000. In some cases, you may even face a jail...
Driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher is illegal in all 50 states and can result in criminal charges. The consequences for anyone convicted of a DUI in Massachusetts are severe, even for a first-time offender. However, people with multiple...
It is one of the calls a parent never wants to get. Your kid calls and needs you to pick them up because they were arrested. After you take a breath, get your kid, and figure out what is happening, you may wonder how to help. The criminal justice system is not kind,...
When you’re under suspicion of criminal wrongdoing, you may have an urge to talk to the police to try to explain why you’re innocent. But doing so is risky. Many people who wind up convicted of a criminal offense get there by making incriminating statements to the...
