Latest Blog Posts and Case Victories

  If you’re a first time offender in Massachusetts, especially for a minor misdemeanor, you’re probably not facing jail time. I want to be honest

This post takes you through a real-life example of how the Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson successfully got drug charges dismissed at a magistrate’s

Operating Under the Influence (OUI) charges can feel life altering, especially when they involve prescription medications. Recently, our legal team successfully secured the dismissal of

Recently, Massachusetts witnessed a strong shift in the law surrounding spring-loaded pocket knives, better known as “switchblades,” as the previous ban was overturned. As an

Identity fraud is a serious offense that can have life-changing consequences, including potentially jail time. If you’re a resident of Massachusetts and find yourself facing

A probation surrender could mean jail time at worst or additional onerous conditions added to your probation, and you need an attorney to help if

As a firearms attorney, I understand how unsettling it can be for gun owners in Massachusetts to navigate the new and complex firearm laws. With

This blog post will walk you through how we successfully had such charges dismissed at a magistrate’s hearing in Chelsea District Court, emphasizing the importance

Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO), also known as the “red flag” law, allows someone to take away your gun rights without you even having the