Drunk driving charges can threaten to derail your future. Merely being accused of OUI can be enough to damage your reputation, affect your relationships with your loved ones, and impact your employment, but a criminal conviction can do far worse damage. If you’re...
When the police are knocking on your door and asking to come inside, it is likely that you feel stressed and afraid, and that you’re wondering about your rights. It’s important to know that the Federal and State Constitutions protect you in this situation. Evidence...
Maybe you had one too many at happy hour or a summer get-together. You felt you were sober enough to safely drive home. The police, however, may not agree. Before you know it, you are being arrested for operating under the influence (OUI) even if your blood alcohol...
You may or may not have heard the term "public order offense" in the past. The definition of public order offense is any type of behavior or action that interferes with normal society. They are offenses that disturb the peace. By definition, public order offenses go...
Researchers and activists have long complained about racial disparities in Massachusetts’ criminal justice system. Recently, there has been some progress toward not only recognizing the problems, but also getting to the heart of their causes. In an attempt to...
Boston is a diverse city and Massachusetts in general is the home to many ethnic groups. Because people live together in relative harmony despite their differences, it does not necessarily mean that law enforcement investigations and arrests are similarly fair. Much...
When a person is arrested in Boston or the nearby areas of Massachusetts, they should think about the possible long-term consequences if they are convicted. Not only can they be incarcerated and fined but they could have issues with their entire lives including...
Theft charges and other criminal charges can potentially destroy the lives of the accused. For that reason, every person accused of a crime needs to be familiar with their criminal defense rights and know how they can protect themselves when charged with a crime....
Minority populations in our community face drug charges more often than those in the white community. This is certainly unfair on its face, but it’s also problematic because law enforcement oftentimes violates the rights of those who are accused of drug crimes, and...
Prosecutors take violent crimes very seriously and often seek the harshest penalties under the law. If you’ve been accused of one of these crimes, then you’re probably worried about how to defend yourself and what the process could mean for your future. These are...
