In the realm of firearms law, the difference between maintaining one’s rights and facing an unjust suspension often hinges on the quality of legal defense.....
To apply for adjustment of status, you generally must be an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen. Being an immediate relative qualifies you for a....
On June 29, 2023, The Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson received a NOT GUILTY verdict for our client charged with operating under the influence....
We are pleased to share news of a significant legal victory from a recent bench trial at the Lynn District Court, where our client was....
In a criminal case, discovery is the process of obtaining evidence that the other side may use during trial. Both the defense and prosecution will....
On June 15, 2023, Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson secured a dismissal of firearms charges at a clerk’s hearing in South Boston Court. This....
In May of 2023, a case in the Haverhill District Court grabbed the attention of many gun rights activists and residents in Haverhill, Boxford, Bradford,....
On April 27, 2023, we secured a NOT GUILTY verdict for a client charged with assault with a dangerous weapon (handgun) and vandalism in Fitchburg....
Massachusetts criminal cases can conclude anywhere from guilty to not guilty, and many places in between. The dispositions of criminal cases in Massachusetts are wide....