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Written By: Matthew W. Peterson
Published: 01/20/2025
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Our client, an honorably discharged veteran, received a Notice of Lynn District Court Magistrate Hearing On Complaint Application in the mail. It told them to go to Lynn District Court and said they were going to be charged with A&B c265 §13A(a). They found out it was a serious crime that could have them locked up for up to 2 ½ years. Our client realized the damage that such a sentence would do to their life and decided they needed to hire the best attorney possible. Our client researched different attorneys, compared reviews, and wisely hired the Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson for the Lynn District Court magistrate hearing.
In Massachusetts, magistrate’s hearings serve as a crucial screening mechanism before criminal complaints are issued. These confidential proceedings determine whether probable cause exists to move forward with criminal charges. Winning your magistrate’s hearing is your last chance to keep a clean record and to prevent any charges from being filed by the prosecutor.
The consequences of a criminal record, even if you are found “not guilty,” can be devastating. It is our duty to inform our clients about these dangers so that they know how serious the situation is. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of how wide-reaching the consequences can be beyond being locked up. For instance:
At the Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson, our experienced team of attorneys knows the ins-and-outs of the legal system and how to best position your case for victory. Our dedication to tailoring our representation to each client, and really learning about who they are and what makes their case unique, is the difference we can make for you.
Going the extra-mile in our research is what allowed us to succeed for our veteran client in Lynn District Court. We arrived prepared for battle and all the client’s charges were dropped. The Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson was able to do this by marshaling all available evidence about the client and the incident to help our case, including the client’s:
Many times, it is addressing these sorts of details at the magistrate’s hearing that makes the difference between winning and losing—that is why it is crucial you hire an attorney that wants to know about you, your background, and the details of the incident in depth. We dedicate the time and effort to do this research and are therefore more often able to achieve victory for our clients, such as the veteran in Lynn District Court.
Thanks to the quality work of the attorneys at the Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson, our client walked away from Lynn District Court without so much as a smudge on his record. Nobody will ever know anything about the incident, the incident will never have to be disclosed, and the client can sleep peacefully at night knowing they will not suffer any ill effects. If you need an attorney for a magistrate’s hearing in Lynn District Court or beyond, don’t hesitate to reach out to us for help.
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