NOT GUILTY for Client Charged with Violation of a Restraining Order
On August 16, 2021, the Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson got a NOT GUILTY verdict after a jury trial. This jury trial was conducted in Lowell District Court. The charges were violation of a restraining order. The client was on a green card, so a guilty verdict could have resulted in the loss of […]
What are the Penalties for Domestic Violence in Massachusetts?
The penalties for domestic violence in Massachusetts can range from jail time to probation. This depends on the circumstances of the offense and your record. Domestic violence is a serious offense in Massachusetts law and can carry jail time, holding you without bond, and other serious penalties. If you’re charged with a domestic violence, contact […]
Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson Secures DISMISSAL of Domestic Violence Charges
In November, 2018, the Law Office of Matthew Peterson, a Massachusetts criminal defense and domestic violence defense attorney, secured a dismissal of domestic violence charges. If convicted, our client was facing jail time, loss of civil rights, and danger to his immigration status. Our client was charged with pushing his girlfriend. Not […]
Why You Should Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney as Soon as Possible
If you’ve been charged with a crime, you need to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible, even before the arraignment. An arraignment will be your first court appearance, and is when the charges against you will be read. This is also when you will be asked how you are going to […]
Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson Gets Domestic Violence Case DISMISSED After Pretrial Diversion
In February 2018, the Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson, a criminal defense lawyer who defends domestic violence cases, received pretrial diversion for our client charged with domestic violence – assault and battery. If convicted, our client faced loss of gun rights, jail time, probation, fines, and other consequences. On […]
Law Office of Matthew Peterson Gets DISMISSAL of Domestic Violence Charges
In September 2017, the Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson secured a DISMISSAL of domestic violence charges against our client. If convicted, our client faced probation, loss of gun rights, and possibly jail time. Our client was charged with a domestic violence case involving a girlfriend while he was on vacation. After […]
Can a Victim Drop a Domestic Violence Charge?
Even if the victim no longer wants to pursue a domestic violence charge against someone, this does not mean that the charge will be dropped. The prosecution can still go after you even if the victim of the domestic violence charges wishes to drop them. Prosecutors see it as their decision whether […]
Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson Gets NOT GUILTY Verdict for Client Charged with Domestic Violence
In January 2017, the Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson secured a NOT GUILTY verdict for our client charged with domestic violence. If convicted, our client was facing jail time, probation, and loss of his gun rights. Our client was charged with pushing his wife down the stairs. We argued that our client’s wife […]
What are the Consequences of a Criminal Conviction?
I have seen far too many people plead guilty in their criminal case without considering all the consequences that a conviction carries. This is why it’s important to find a criminal attorney who will fight for you every step of the way. It may seem like you’re getting a good deal from the state when you […]