Category: Defense Attorney
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I Got Charged with a Crime! What is Going to Happen?
Being charged with any crime, even a relatively small one, is serious. Let me offer a quick overview of how your criminal case may play out in the court system. No criminal case goes to trial right away. There are always one or more pre-trial hearings, which are designed to ensure a fair process. In Read more
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Distracted Driving in Massachusetts: It’s Not Just About Texts
One of the most common misconceptions among Massachusetts drivers is that distracted driving laws apply only to texting. In reality, the distracted-driving statute (Chapter 90, Section 13B of the Massachusetts General Laws) is far broader. A driver may be surprised to get pulled over for activities like talking on a cell phone, adjusting GPS directions Read more
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Domestic Violence
Today, a word for the guys. NEVER hit a woman, or even threaten to hit her. The law makes no room for machismo. The law strongly protects a battered woman. If the police get a call alleging domestic violence, they will hurry to answer that call. If a woman makes an allegation of violence, and Read more