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 […]
What is Bail in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, bail is a cash amount that must be posted to secure someone’s release from jail while criminal charges are pending. A bail magistrate sets the required cash amount, and once the money is paid, it is handed over to the clerk or jail. If you’re being charged with a crime, you will generally […]
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 […]