Articles Posted in Criminal Defense

Some of the advice that people give those trying to start a new business could actually be harmful for someone who wants to work in financial management or investing. The idea that you should fake it ‘til you make it, as well as the idea that you need to spend money to make money, can…

The term “money laundering” often brings up visions of suit-wearing mafia bosses. Scattered among their illegal business endeavors are legitimate business operations they use to make sure authorities cannot follow the money trail back to them. The above may be an accurate, if not Hollywood-glorified, version of the truth, but it is not the only…

It is not a good feeling to have someone seem suspicious of you. In some cases, the person may have no cause to suspect that you have done or will do something wrong, but being made to feel as if you are a bad person can certainly affect your general sense of self. Unfortunately, while…

Facing criminal charges can change a person’s life forever. A conviction for allegations can have even more negative effects, which is why it is important for an accused person to go over his or her criminal defense options in hopes of working toward the best outcome possible. You may not think that creating a defense…

In the state of Massachusetts, a drunk driving charge is officially termed “operating under the influence,” and a conviction brings harsh penalties, even for first-time offenders. If a conviction for OUI can disrupt the plans you have for your future, think what a conviction for vehicular homicide could do. How OUI affects you If law…

The brains of young people are still developing, but in spite of their mental and emotional immaturity, they may make mistakes that follow them for years after they become adults. If those mistakes result in a conviction, the criminal record can affect where young people live, whether they go to college and what jobs are open…

As a college or graduate student in the Boston area, you and your friends likely have seen your fair share of “cop shows,” both at the movies and on TV. You therefore probably have heard various iterations of the Miranda warning many times. What may never have occurred to you, however, especially if you have…

Going to college in the Boston area is a big responsibility. Though you may relish the fact that you are no longer under your parents’ direct supervision and are able to make your own decisions, you must be careful about the choices you make. Your age and innocence do not give you a pass to…

Adults have legal recourse if someone harasses, discriminates against or physically assaults them at work or in public. Like many parents in Massachusetts, you would want the same protections for your children. Also like many parents, you understand that kids do not always follow the rules or realize that there can be serious consequences for hurting…

Manslaughter and murder are both serious felonies in the state of Massachusetts. If you are charged with either, you should take steps to understand what these charges mean and consult with an attorney to determine the best means of defense. You may not understand what the difference between these two charges is, though, and this…