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April 16, 2024

Facing criminal charges can be a surreal and intimidating experience, particularly when the prosecution stacks the deck against you with evidence they intend to use in court. If you find yourself in this situation, you may benefit from understanding the procedure and importance of 'Motions to Suppress.'

Jan. 29, 2024

As a criminal defense attorney practicing in the state of Massachusetts, I've encountered numerous clients curious about the possibility of sealing their criminal records. The truth is, our past mistakes can sometimes cast a long shadow over our present and future opportunities.

Sept. 29, 2023

Anyone who has ever been intoxicated as a result of alcohol or drugs can probably attest to the effect being in that state has on their decision-making abilities.

Aug. 18, 2023

If you are facing criminal charges, it is critical for you to understand what to expect throughout the criminal justice process, including an arraignment, which is essentially your first appearance in court.

July 13, 2023

If you are facing criminal charges as a result of trying to defend yourself, your loved ones, or your property, you may consider using “self-defense” to avoid a conviction. However, there are times when claiming self-defense may do more harm than good, especially when used in instances where this defense does not apply.

June 2, 2023

Being accused of a crime can be one of the most stressful and debilitating experiences one can face. This stress can especially be compounded if the accused has an underlying mental health disorder.

May 26, 2023

Facing criminal charges can be a stressful and confusing experience, especially if it is your first time being charged with a criminal offense. When trying to navigate the legal system, you may come across the term “Continuance Without a Finding” or “CWOF.”

April 24, 2023

Show cause or magistrate hearings are unique to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Show cause hearings result when no arrest has been made, but a law enforcement official, or even a private citizen (a victim of an alleged crime), seeks to have charges filed against someone.

Nov. 16, 2022

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a person may be arrested and charged with a drug offense, such as drug possession, drug manufacturing, drug paraphernalia possession, drug trafficking, and possession with intent to distribute. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misleading information out there regarding these drug charges. As a result, a person facing drug crime accusations may easily end up in the worst possible situation without experienced guidance or representation.

Oct. 20, 2022

There is no greater injustice than being arrested for something you did not do. That is why you may feel shocked and devastated when you get arrested for possession of illegal drugs that weren’t yours.