Boston Criminal Defense Law Blog

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 permission. Aggravated offenses may include using another person’s identity while committing felony…

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 allegations of drunk driving, even if it is…

Approximately 27,000 drivers in Massachusetts currently facing drunk driving charges could have the opportunity to appear in court and request a dismissal of their charges. Recently, a judge gave notice to these individuals regarding when they could come to court. These defendants have the opportunity to do this because of problems with Breathalyzer results that…

Massachusetts law enforcement recently arrested a driver for suspected intoxicated driving after a traffic stop for speeding. Police clocked the driver going 70 mph in a 35-mph zone. While talking with the driver, law enforcement allegedly noticed signs of possible intoxication, such as slurring his speech and the smell of alcohol coming from inside the…

Committing a serious criminal offense can result in penalties that may affect the rest of your life. When you are facing allegations of a crime, you may eventually find yourself behind bars, facing expensive fines and other consequences. The stakes are high, even in cases involving crimes that may not seem like they hurt anyone,…

Federal criminal investigations follow a specific process. Governmental agencies employ investigators who collect information and give it to the U.S. Attorney in your local district or the district where a case will be tried. Some of the investigators work for organizations and agencies such as: The investigators that come from these agencies go to the…

A Boston pastor was recently sentenced to several years behind bars after a conviction for several drug charges. The man was the leader of a local church, and he was originally arrested in 2017. He came under investigation after individuals in the community where the church was based claimed there was an increase in crime…

A Massachusetts lawmaker recently proposed legislation that could potentially increase the penalties associated with some DUI cases. This proposal is part of a significant spending package, and if passed, it could require the installation of interlock devices for some first-time DUI offenders. Right now, only repeat drunk driving offenders have to install these devices in…

Crimes committed using a computer is a growing area of concern for law enforcement and government agencies. Computer crime is a term used to describe various types of unlawful behavior, but these crimes are almost always committed with the goal of some type of financial gain or accessing sensitive information. Cyber crime in any form…

A teen from the New Bedford area of Massachusetts is facing criminal charges that could change the course of his life. The young man is accused of shooting two people and killing one. He is officially charged with armed assault with the intent to murder, and more charges could be filed against him as the…