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Will I go to Jail for Gun Charges in Massachusetts

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If you are arrested for a gun charge in Massachusetts, you could be facing significant time in jail.  Massachusetts has some of the strictest firearms laws in the country. Firearms charges can mean detention prior to jail and mandatory minimum jail time if you are convicted.  You should hire an attorney experienced in defending gun […]

What is Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle?

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  In Massachusetts, the charge of negligent operation of a motor vehicle can even be punishable by time in the House of Correction. It is crucial to hire a skilled attorney to help defend you in court to give you the best chance of a desirable outcome. What is Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle? […]

What are the Penalties for Operating after Suspension for OUI?

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If you drive after your license was suspended for an OUI, you could be facing serious consequences.  Operating after suspension (OAS) for an operating under the influence (OUI) charge means mandatory jail time. If you are charged with OAS after OUI, you need to hire an experienced attorney immediately to help defend you. What are […]

Jury Finds Client NOT GUILTY of OUI and Negligent Operation in Chelsea

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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

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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 […]

What Happens if I Lose at a Clerk’s Hearing in Massachusetts?

Generally in Massachusetts, if you are charged with a misdemeanor and are not arrested, you will receive a notice in the mail that you must attend a Clerk’s Hearing. While the procedure for a Clerk’s Hearing differs from court to court, most of the time either an officer or another witness will testify during the […]

Firearms Charges DISMISSED at Clerk’s Hearing in BMC Central

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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 […]

Massachusetts Gun Laws Apply to Those from Out of State

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Massachusetts has some of the toughest gun laws in the country, and these apply equally to those from out of state.  If you carry a gun into Massachusetts, you generally must have a license to carry from Massachusetts or face strict penalties. Carrying a firearm without a license in Massachusetts carries a mandatory minimum penalty of […]

Excited Utterance Motion DENIED on Domestic Violence Charges in Malden

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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 […]