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...
While nobody in Middlesex County wants to be hit with a drug possession charge, a trafficking charge can be even worse. Massachusetts law considers drug trafficking to be a more serious crime than simple possession and punishes those convicted accordingly. Therefore,...
Have you ever gotten into a dispute with a significant other? If so, then you might know that things can escalate pretty quickly. And if you’re reading this blog post, then your disagreement may have resulted in a physical altercation that led to the police being...
There’s a lot on the line in your criminal case. So, if you put forth a haphazard defense, you’re putting yourself at risk of facing not only serious immediate penalties but also severe long-term consequences that can wreak havoc on your life for years, perhaps even...
