Matthew Peterson Named Among Best Lawrence OUI Attorneys
Expertise.com has named Matthew Peterson one of the best OUI attorneys in Lawrence, MA. The website has named him one of the top 18 attorney for operation under the influence (OUI) charges in Lawrence. Expertise based this ranking on several factors, including an A+ rating in professionalism, including responsiveness, friendliness, helpfulness, and detail. He […]
Can I Appeal if My Application for a Gun License Was Denied?
If your application for a gun license was denied, you may be able to appeal with an attorney. It depends on the reason for the denial. Specifically, you can typically only appeal if your gun license was denied because you were found to be unsuitable as a threat to public safety. Suitability is a discretionary […]
What is Pretrial Probation in Massachusetts?
Pretrial probation in Massachusetts is a way to get your pending criminal charge dismissed. This is also called a general continuance. Whether you are approved for pretrial probation depends on what the prosecutor assigned to your case decides. Pretrial probation is fairly difficult to obtain, but if you do, it is a great position to […]
Do I Need an Attorney for a Clerk Magistrate Hearing?
If you’ve received a notice for a clerk magistrate hearing, it may be intimidating. You may wonder what this means and how to fight the charges. A criminal defense attorney can help defend you in your clerk magistrate hearing. Call or text me today at (617) 295-7500, and let’s get started on your defense. What […]
How Do I Win My Gun Case?
To win your gun case, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney. Otherwise, you could be facing harsh Massachusetts gun laws, with mandatory minimums and other penalties. Call or text me today at (617) 295-7500, and let me get started defending your gun case. The defenses to a gun case in Massachusetts are varied. You […]
How Do I Win My Domestic Violence Case?
To win your domestic violence case, you need to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney. You could be facing not only jail time but loss of your rights and your future. You don’t want to leave this up to chance. Call or text me today at (617) 295-7500, and let’s get started on your defense. […]
What is a Suspended Sentence in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, a suspended sentence is when a sentence is “hanging over your head” for a period of probation. If you violate probation, the suspended sentence can be imposed. For example, let’s say you were sentenced to two years in the house of correction suspended for two years of probation. You do not go to […]
Domestic Violence Charges DISMISSED in Woburn District Court
On October 12, 2021, the Domestic Violence charges against our client were DISMISSED in Woburn District Court. The Commonwealth could not prove the case, and the judge dismissed the charges. Our client was charged with assault and battery on a family or household member. After investigating the case and setting the matter for trial, the […]
Evidence SUPPRESSED for Client Charged with Possession of Class A Substance
On October 2, 2021, the Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson got the drug evidence against our client SUPPRESSED. This resulted in the case eventually being dismissed in Chelsea District Court. The client was charged with possession of a Class A substance. He was searched after an anonymous tip said a fanny pack contained a […]
Client RELEASED after Dangerousness Hearing at Salem Superior Court
At a bail hearing on September 28, 2021, the Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson secured a client’s release on conditions after they were held on dangerousness for domestic violence allegations. The bail review hearing occurred at Essex County Superior Court in Salem. Our client was charged with assaulting and battering his wife on a trip […]