Aggressive Defense Leads to Dismissal in Decade-Old Assault and Battery Case
The Power of Relentless Advocacy in Massachusetts: A Victory in Chelsea District Court In the realm of criminal defense, tenacity and an aggressive pursuit of justice can mean the difference between conviction and freedom. Recently, in Chelsea District Court, I had the privilege of defending a client charged with assault and battery with a dangerous […]
Strategic Legal Defense Leads to Dismissal of Firearm Charges in East Boston
In a decisive legal victory at East Boston Municipal Court, a distinguished Boston criminal defense attorney successfully secured a dismissal of charges for an out-of-state client accused of unlawful firearm possession. This case exemplifies the critical importance of expert legal representation in firearms cases and underscores the strategic benefits of engaging a defense attorney before […]
Successfully Challenging a License to Carry Suspension in Dorchester, Boston
In the realm of firearms law, particularly in the Boston area, the suspension of a License to Carry (LTC) can be a significant hurdle for lawful gun owners. Our recent experience at the Boston Municipal Court in Dorchester underscores the effectiveness of a proactive legal approach. This blog details how our team, dedicated to defending […]
Securing Justice: How Your Boston Firearms Attorney Won a Key License to Carry Appeal in Charlestown
Navigating firearms laws in Massachusetts is challenging, particularly when faced with the denial of a License to Carry (LTC). As a dedicated Boston firearms attorney, our firm stands committed to defending your rights. We recently secured a notable victory at the Charlestown division of the Boston Municipal Court, overturning a wrongful LTC denial based on […]
Jury Finds Client NOT GUILTY of OUI and Negligent Operation in Chelsea
On November 1, 2023, the Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson went to a jury trial on a charge of operating under the influence and negligent operation in Chelsea District Court. Our client was stopped by Chelsea Police after being seen fleeing an accident scene with his hazard lights on. After police turned their lights […]
NOT GUILTY Verdict for OUI in Lawrence District Court
On October 25, 2023, the Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson secured a NOT GUILTY verdict for our client charged with operating under the influence in Lawrence District Court. Our client was allegedly seen by a State Police Trooper driving over the middle line toward them, and then the trooper pulled our client over. After […]
Matthew Peterson Named Among the 2023 Massachusetts Rising Stars by “Super Lawyers”
I am thrilled to announce that I have been named among this year’s rising stars in the state of Massachusetts by “Super Lawyers”. Super Lawyers is a website intended to give ratings for attorneys and law offices all over the country by taking into account peer recognition, customer satisfaction, and professional achievements within their practice […]
Firearms Charges DISMISSED at Clerk’s Hearing in BMC Central
On September 15, 2023, Boston firearms lawyer Matthew W. Peterson successfully got firearms charges withdrawn at BMC Central at a clerk magistrate’s hearing. Our client was charged with bringing firearms from out of state and not getting a license to carry in Massachusetts. When police were called to his home for a potential domestic violence […]
Excited Utterance Motion DENIED on Domestic Violence Charges in Malden
On August 22, 2023, a judge in Malden District Court DENIED the Commonwealth’s motion to admit the alleged victim’s statements as an excited utterance. The Commonwealth was trying to proceed on the charges even though the alleged victim had recanted and was not willing to testify in court. Unfortunately, even if the alleged victim does […]
Drug Charges DISMISSED in Woburn District Court
On August 10, 2023, Matthew Peterson secured a dismissal on charges of distribution of a controlled substance in Woburn District Court. This was based on how long the case had taken to prosecute — more than four years. Our client was charged with distributing a controlled substance to undercover police officers. Police seized several hundred […]