Massachusetts DUI/drugcharges present unique challenges to prosecutors, compared to a standard, alcohol-related DUI charge. In a routine Attleboro DUI, police officers can test your blood alcohol level through a breath or blood test. They can note well-recognized signs of alcohol intoxication, and a lot of these cases are fairly straightforward…
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Massachusetts DUI Roadblock arrest involving fleeing motorist
Fleeing a Lawrence DUI roadblock has resulted in assault charges and complications for one man’s Massachusetts DUI defense team – not to mention it nearly got him killed. Lawrence DUI defense lawyers understand that sobriety checkpoints are intimidating. While we have long challenged their legality and effectiveness, the fact is,…
Attleboro Drug Trafficking Defense to Target Search Warrant
A strong Attleboro drug trafficking defense will be required for a man suspected of trafficking both heroin and cocaine. Attleboro drug trafficking attorneys have read that the suspect told arresting officers he was only selling the drugs in order to scrape together enough money to feed his family. In today’s…
Boston Sex Crimes Watch: Military Members Accused
Allegations of sex crimes in Boston can be devastating to the family life, career and reputation of the accused. This is particularly true when the accused is a member of the military. Boston sex crimes attorneys have been closely watching the allegations unfolding from the U.S. Military Academy in New…
Repeat Offender Requires Attleboro Reckless Driving Defense
A police chase prompted authorities to take drastic action in side-stepping normal procedure for license revocation for a motorcyclist eight-times convicted of driving to endanger in Attleboro. Attleboro criminal defense attorneys know that it’s rare for police to make a direct request to the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, requesting…
Boston Sex Crimes: False Allegations Against Coach Bernie Fine
There is no doubt that the accusations of Boston sex crimes can ruin a person’s life. Massachusetts defense attorneys know that the potential is there to completely tarnish a person’s reputation, future employment prospects, living arrangements and personal relationships. Of course, we also know that a great deal of the…
South Shore Drug OUI Difficult to Prove Without Drug Recognition Expert
Those requiring South Shore OUI defense should be aware of recent news reported by Massachusetts state statute Chapter 90, section 24 to drive while intoxicated on any substance, proving a drug OUI, as opposed to an alcohol OUI, can be more difficult. That’s because while measuring the alcohol in your…
Foxboro Larceny charge, Fraud Alleged Of Local Pastor
A pastor has been charged with larceny in Foxboro after authorities say he tried to run a scam on four elderly individuals aimed at conning them out of their Social Security checks. Foxboro criminal defense attorneys understand that larceny in Massachusetts is a serious crime, particularly for someone whose job…
Discussion on the arrest and Police Report of Rhode Island State Senator Ruggerio
As a Massachusetts DUI lawyer, a frequent question surrounds the significance of statements contained in the police report. The arrest of Senator Ruggerio in Rhode Island resulted in his police report being published in the Providence Journal and provides a good opportunity to explain how I review DUI police reports.…
Massachusetts criminal attorney raises Double Jeopardy to contest mistrial in recent Supreme Judicial Court decision
As a Massachusetts criminal attorney, one of the most common questions asked is what does double jeopardy mean under the Constitution. When people first hear the phrase “double jeopardy,” the first thing that comes to mind is the movie featuring Tommy Lee Jones and Ashley Judd. In true Hollywood fashion,…