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 […]
Misdemeanor Plea for Out of State Client with Gun Charges
On August 7, 2023, we secured a misdemeanor probation plea for a client charged with carrying a firearm without a license. Our client was facing 18 months in jail as a mandatory minimum for carrying a firearm without a license in Massachusetts. Our client was from out of state and legally possessed the firearm in […]
NOT GUILTY Verdict on OUI in Woburn District Court
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 of alcohol in Woburn District Court. Our client was found in a snow bank in his car with two bottles of tequila in his car — one full and another […]
NOT GUILTY Verdict on OUI in Lynn District Court
On June 26. 2023, our client was found not guilty in Lynn District Court in a jury-waived trial for operating under the influence. We opted to try the case in front of a judge instead of a jury because of the issues involved in the case. Our client was charged with operating under the influence […]
What is Discovery in a Criminal Case?
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 receive copies of all the evidence that the other side has for the case. This is each sides’ opportunity to look through all of the evidence the opposing side has. […]
Firearms Charges DISMISSED at Clerk’s Hearing in South Boston
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 means that the gun charges will not appear on our client’s records, and he faces no penalties for them. Our client was a legal gun owner from an open-carry state […]
NOT GUILTY Verdict on Assault with Handgun Case in Fitchburg District Court
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 District Court. Our client was charged with pulling out a firearm on someone during a road range incident and punching their vehicle. We argued that our client never pulled out […]
What are the Possible Dispositions of Criminal Cases in Massachusetts?
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 and depend on the exact situation of your case. You need an experienced Massachusetts criminal defense attorney to help you get the best possible disposition. Dismissed Prior to Arraignment: This […]
How Do I Get a Criminal Charge Dismissed in Massachusetts?
Getting your criminal charge dismissed is one of the best results you can get in Massachusetts. However, it is often easier said than done and requires an experienced criminal defense attorney. There are many grounds for a motion to dismiss in Massachusetts and types of dismissals. What are the Types of Dismissals in Massachusetts? There […]