Articles Posted in Felonies

Burglary and robbery both often involve theft, but there are several differences between the two crimes. Burglary involves the unlawful entry into a structure whereas robbery does not. Robbery involves the use of force or fear upon another person to obtain property whereas burglary does not. Both crimes carry varying penalties upon conviction depending on…

Manslaughter and murder are two of the most serious charges that individuals face in Massachusetts. Manslaughter, or the killing of a person without premeditation, can result in legal consequences of up to 20 years in prison. Murder, or the unlawful and premeditated killing of a person, can lead to life in prison upon conviction. Defending…

For most people, the term embezzlement brings certain images to mind from federal agents loading boxes of incriminating evidence into nondescript SUVs to defendants in distinctly corporate attire walking into a federal courthouse. While these sorts of images are by no means inaccurate, they are nevertheless limited. Indeed, the reality is that it’s not just…