Massachusetts Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

A longtime top aide and adviser to Gov. Deval Patrick has been suspended by the Governor after being arrested recently for drunken driving in Brookline, the Enterprise News reports. The report shows that even the most experienced and professional people can be labeled criminals with an OUI charge. While it’s…

President Barack Obama’s uncle, charged last month in Framingham, appeared amused in Framingham District Court by the number of journalists there to cover his OUI hearing, the Boston Herald reports. Onyango Obama, 67, was arrested last month and charged with OUI after he allegedly nearly hit a police cruiser with…

In Massachusetts, a continuance without a finding — or CWOF — is equivalent to a “no-contest” plea in other states. It’s an admission that the Commonwealth would be able to prove the charges in court, but it’s in the defendant’s best interests to simply end the case. After entering this…

A Provincetown man is suing amid claims his privacy rights were violated after authorities allegedly kept records in connection with a voluntary DNA sample he submitted during an investigation into the killing of a fashion writer, the Boston Globe reports. Massachusetts criminal defense attorneys are seeing an increasing number of…

The Massachusetts Appeal Courts addressed the issue of when police may make an investigatory stop based on 911 tips. The case of Commonwealth v. Alfredo Perez arose from an appeal of the defendant’s conviction in the Brockton District court of possession of a firearm without an FID card in violation…

Authorities in Florida are facing higher costs of prosecuting DUI offenders because of questionable breath test results and aggressive defense of clients tested by the Intoxilizer 8000. Massachusetts DUI defense attorneys know how unreliable breathalyzer tests can be. Currently, high-profile examples include Washington D.C. (authorities quit using their machines altogether),…

A man on probation for stealing $11,000 in Beanie Babies more than 10 years ago allegedly went on a shopping spree recently, stealing a minivan, breaking into a truck and stealing two televisions before taking a nap and getting caught by police, The MetroWest Daily News reports. Theft charges in…

Were you charged with OUI in Massachusetts? It is possible that you are facing the reality of being charged with a criminal offense. People are quick to judge; court information is public access and family members and loved ones often find out as well. Companies are quick to fire someone…

Defendants, at least in New Jersey, will be less likely to be convicted based on faulty eye-witness testimony, thanks to a sweeping new set of rules handed down by the New Jersey Supreme Court. The decision is New Jersey v. Henderson and can be found by clicking this link. The…

The uncle of President Barack Obama was recently arrested and charged with DUI and is now being held without bail on an ICE detainer, Fox News reports Being arrested and charged with OUI in Framingham can be frightening for anyone, especially an illegal immigrant. One of the more important tasks…