Criminal Defense

Hacking into another person’s computer or network may be against the law depending on why you’re doing it. Hacking itself can be an excellent tool for determining the security level of a system, so sometimes hackers are hired legally. However, if you’re hacking into a...

In this country, criminal defendants are innocent until proven guilty. In other words, just because you have a criminal charge does not necessarily mean that that charge will become a conviction. In order to convict someone of allegedly engaging in bribery, the...

White-collar crimes involve misrepresentation, manipulation or outright lies to take advantage of other people's property. Fraud crimes typically involve some kind of misrepresentation or lying for financial gain. For example, misrepresenting a company's financial...

If you are accused of a white-collar crime like fraud or embezzlement, it’s important to understand what it means if you’re being investigated. These kinds of offenses may be charged at the federal level, and if so, you will go through the federal criminal process....

Criminal charges involving the theft of property are serious. If convicted, a defendant could face extensive time behind bars and other penalties that may affect the course of his or her life. Many consider larceny basic theft, which is taking property without using...

Allegations of violent crime, such as manslaughter, can result in consequences that can alter the course of a Massachusetts individual’s life. A conviction may lead to time behind bars and other complications that will permanently affect future opportunities,...

Murder or manslaughter charges are the most serious criminal allegations one can face. If convicted of either of these crimes, it will likely result in penalties that may include a lifetime behind bars. Any Massachusetts individual facing charges that involve an...

Identity theft is a serious crime that can have significant penalties. A conviction could lead to high fines, time in prison and other punishments that have a lasting impact on your life. Identity theft happens when you use someone else’s identity without their...

Conviction of any type of criminal offense will have a significant impact on your life. One mistake can affect your future in ways you may not even realize at the moment, making it important to fight back and protect your future. This is especially important if facing...