Boston Probation Violation Lawyer | Have You Violated Your Probation?
Massachusetts Probation Violation Attorneys When you are placed on probation, the court expects you to comply with the terms of your probation contract. The conditions outlined within this agreement involve...
Accused of Domestic Violence?
Defining Domestic Assault and Battery In the state of Massachusetts, it is illegal to physically harm, attempt to physically harm, inflict fear of imminent serious physical harm, or initiate involuntary...
Brunch OUI | Massachusetts Daytime Drunk Driving
Bay Staters Drunk Driving at Brunch Massachusetts ranks #6 in daytime drunk driving fatalities, according to a new study. Insurance company QuoteWizard synthesized data from the National Highway Traffic Safety...
What Should I Wear to Court?
Why Your Courtroom Attire Matters It is very important to give yourself every advantage in court, and this includes making a good first impression. Everyone present will take note of...
Why You Need a Lawyer for a Boston Clerk Magistrate Hearing
While many people assume that criminal activity of any sort will result in an immediate arrest and arraignment, this is not necessarily the case. In Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 218,...
Is Encore Boston Harbor a Bad Bet? Police Respond to Several Fights
This June, the Encore Boston Harbor hotel and casino opened its doors. The 33-acre development, the largest of its kind in the state of Massachusetts, sits just outside of Boston...
Pulled Over by Police? Know Your Rights
If you are stopped by a police officer who suspects you of Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence (OUI) in Massachusetts, it’s important to know your rights before making any...
Judge Rules that Breath Tests Results Cannot Currently Be Admitted – What These Means for OUI Defendants
Background In 2011, Massachusetts police departments began using the Draeger 9510 breathalyzer machine to measure the blood alcohol content (“BAC”) of people arrested for drunk driving. At that time, the...
The BRAVE Act: How veterans and active duty military may avoid OUI prosecution
When the landmark Criminal Justice Reform bill was signed into law by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker in April of 2018, a number of substantial changes were made to the criminal...
Seabrook, NH: Aggravated DWI: Dismissed
Summary of Facts: Our client was stopped by a police officer for speeding. The officer, suspicious of DWI, had our client take field sobriety tests, which were captured on the...