Matthew Peterson Wins a New Trial in a Lowell Shooting Case
Attorney Matthew Peterson recently won a motion for a new trial in Middlesex Superior Court in Lowell, vacating a client’s guilty plea in a shooting
What Is a Bar Advocate in Massachusetts?
If you have been to an arraignment in a Massachusetts court, or if you have been doing research on criminal defense representation, you may have
How Drug Court Works in Massachusetts: An Alternative to Traditional Prosecution
If you are facing a drug-related charge in Massachusetts, you may have heard the term “drug court” come up. It is worth understanding what it
Accident vs. Crime – When a Fatal Car Crash Becomes Motor Vehicle Homicide in Massachusetts
Most people facing motor vehicle homicide charges have never been in trouble with the law in their lives. They were driving. Something went wrong. Someone
Public Defender vs. Private Criminal Defense Attorney in Massachusetts: What’s the Difference?
One of the first questions people face after an arrest is whether to use a public defender or hire a private attorney. The debate over
What Actually Happens at a SORB Classification Hearing?
If you’ve been told you need a SORB classification hearing, you’re probably wondering what that actually means. A courtroom? A judge? Lawyers arguing back and
What Happens After You’re Classified as a Sex Offender in Massachusetts?
If you or someone you love has been convicted of a sex offender in Massachusetts, one of the first questions you’ll face is: what level
How to Choose a Criminal Defense Attorney in Greater Boston
Facing a criminal charge is stressful, and trying to figure out who to hire to represent you makes it even more stressful—especially if you are
What Happens When Someone Gets Hurt During a Fight You Didn’t Start?
You didn’t go looking for trouble. Someone came at you, you defended yourself, and now the other person is injured—maybe seriously after the fight. The
You’ve Been Arrested in Massachusetts. What Happens Now?
Getting arrested is terrifying. Everything moves fast, nothing is explained well, and most people have no idea what their rights are in the moment. The