Once defendants have been convicted, they have the right to appeal on certain grounds. In Massachusetts, a defendant may appeal in several circumstances including when new evidence was discovered that could affect the outcome of the case, evidence was improperly...
Month: July 2017
How defense attorneys help strengthen defendants’ stories
People who are charged with a criminal offense need to work together with their attorney to develop a strong plan of defense. Part of that defense strategy includes going through the defendant’s story. It’s important to have a strong story that can help defend against...
Legal defenses to burglary and robbery
A previous blog post discussed the potential penalties for burglary and robbery and the differences between the two. Those accused of burglary or robbery should also know the legal defenses that may be asserted in response to the accusation of such a serious...