What is Assault in Massachusetts?
If you’ve been charged with assault in the state of Massachusetts, it is in your best interest to hire a criminal defense attorney as soon as you receive your court summons. If convicted of assault, you could spend time in the state correctional facility or be made to pay a fine. You can either receive […]
Understanding and Challenging Mandatory Minimum Sentences in Massachusetts: Your Defense Against the System
Facing a mandatory minimum sentence in Massachusetts can be a daunting experience. These laws, which apply fixed minimum penalties for certain offenses, particularly firearms violations and drug-related crimes, leave little room for judicial discretion. However, as a criminal defense attorney, I want to assure you that there are effective strategies to challenge these sentences and […]
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 […]
What Does it Mean to “Press Charges” in Massachusetts?
My name is Matthew W. Peterson and I am a criminal defense, family, firearms, and immigration attorney based in Boston. While I have been working in the legal field for many years now, I know the criminal justice system is anything but intuitive. Being involved in the system can be stressful, overwhelming, and confusing at […]
What is Resisting Arrest in Massachusetts?
If you or someone you know has been charged with resisting arrest in the state of Massachusetts, it is critical to hire a criminal defense attorney. This is a serious charge, and you could be facing a fine or even jail time if convicted. I have many years of experience as a criminal defense attorney, […]
What is a Dangerousness (58A) Hearing in Massachusetts?
I take on criminal defense cases all over the Boston area, and have many years of experience as a defense attorney and have handles dozens of dangerousness hearings. I commit to fighting for all of my clients because I know that the decisions we make together involving your case will have a great impact on […]
What is Leaving the Scene of an Accident in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, leaving the scene of an accident is a serious offense that could result in jail time and/or fines, as well as suspension of your driver’s license. If you are charged with this crime, it’s in your best interest to hire an attorney before you appear in court. I take on defense cases all […]
What is Armed Assault with Intent to Rob in Massachusetts?
Armed assault with intent to rob in Massachusetts carries serious time in prison. It involves accusations of being armed with a dangerous weapon and attempting rob someone. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts takes violent crimes very seriously. Many violent crimes have mandatory minimum sentences if you’re convicted, so it is crucial to hire a criminal defense […]
What is Armed Robbery in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, the crime of armed robbery is considered a felony and could result in jail time. If you have been charged with armed robbery, it is critical that you hire a skilled criminal defense attorney to help fight for you. Having a defense attorney on your side will give you the best chance of […]
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 […]