What happens at a Massachusetts arraignment? In Massachusetts an arraignment is the first hearing after an arrest in a criminal case. It is also the first hearing after a clerk magistrate issues the charges after a show cause hearing. At an arraignment a person is formally charged with a specific crime. The purpose of a… Read More

If you have been charged with a crime you know by now that hiring the right lawyer can make all the difference. But where do you start and how can you tell good lawyers from bad lawyers? Read Online Reviews Online reviews are the best place to begin your search for a criminal lawyer. Online… Read More

One question I am often asked is, “Will I be able to get a gun license if I have felony on my record?” Unfortunately the answer is NO. Even if you had a Massachusetts gun license for years without any incidents just having a felony on your record will make you ineligible to legally carry… Read More

If you have been arrested for any crime in Massachusetts then you have to appear in court for an arraignment. An arraignment is normally a very short court hearing where someone is formally charged with a crime. Before the Arraingment Before going before the judge, you must report to the Probation Department. The Probation Department… Read More

Massachusetts Junior Operator Penalties Massachusetts imposes some of the strictest penalties for junior operators in the country. One speeding ticket can cost a driver the loss of their license. In addition to the increased insurance premiums loss of driving rights are at stake whenever a junior operator gets a citation. Massachusetts Junior Operator Penalties Passenger… Read More

Domestic violence is a treated very harshly in Massachusetts. Technically there is supposed to a zero tolerance policy for domestic violence. So if a fight gets out of hand and a partner, a spouse or a neighbor calls the police, the police will actively investigate the case. Police are trained to make certain observations such… Read More

If you have been arrested for OUI in Massachusetts, (Massachusetts calls all drunk driving OUI meaning Operating Under the Influence, it is the same as DUI or DWI) chances are the arresting police officer has asked you the to do the nine step walk and turn test. The nine step walk and turn test is… Read More

According to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, prosecutors who refuse to show any evidence at a trial due to the unavailability of witnesses will not get a chance to have a retrial. The U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari on Tuesday in a case involving Esteban Martinez, a defendant who faced charges of mob action… Read More

With college tuition on the rise, increasingly more students are turning to federal financial aid programs to help pay for college. Federal student financial aid is heavy regulated and the results of a drug conviction are treated harshly. A criminal conviction for either illegal drug possession or distribution of drugs affects whether your eligible for… Read More

Police throughout the U.S. are using a new technology called StingRay to snoop on cellular phone calls and text messages. Unfortunately, they do not always obtain a warrant when utilizing this intrusive technology. The StingRay operates by replicating a cellular tower, forcing cellular phones in its space to reveal their identities and send transmissions to… Read More