What is a Criminal Appeal in Massachusetts?

If you’ve been convicted of a crime, you can ask a Massachusetts attorney to help you file for a criminal appeal.  An appeal involves bringing your case to a higher court to review what happened at trial. If you have been convicted or if your probation has been revoked, you can appeal to the Massachusetts […]

What Should I Do if I’m Charged with Violating a Restraining Order?

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If you are charged with violating a restraining order, there are defenses that can be argued in court, but hiring a defense attorney is crucial to the success of your case. In most cases, the evidence that someone has violated the terms of a restraining order comes from the testimony of the alleged victim, and […]

What is Witness Intimidation in Massachusetts?

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In Massachusetts, witness intimidation is when someone intentionally tries to influence a witness in order to interfere with a criminal investigation, criminal trial, or other criminal proceeding. The attempted persuasion by the defendant may have occurred through one of the following: threats, caused physical injury, emotional injury, or economic injury to, caused property damage to, […]

What is Pretrial Probation in Massachusetts?

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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?

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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 […]

Can I File for Adjustment of Status if I’ve Been Arrested?

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If you have been arrested and/or have been charged with a crime, you may still apply for adjustment of status. However, an arrest could seriously complicate your adjustment of status application. If you have been arrested and you’re looking to get a Green Card, you should hire an immigration attorney to help.  Depending on what […]

What Documents Do I Need to File Adjustment of Status?

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An adjustment of status (or I-485) is the process of applying for lawful permanent resident status in the United States, this is also known as applying for a Green Card. Applying for adjustment of status requires many different types of documents.  If you’re thinking of applying for adjustment of status, you should consult with an […]

Why You Should Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney as Soon as Possible

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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 […]