Victim/Witness advocate in 209A had conflict. Should she have excused herself?

The VWA should have reported to the Court that she was familiar with the parties involved in the 209A and a different VWA should have stepped in. ...

How does one appeal a speeding ticket already decided by magistrate hearing to a judge?

The Clerk's Office in the District Court has a specific department that deals with setting up these appeals. It is unfortunate that you missed...

Drug Addicts as WItnesses

I am a Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney and former Assistant District Attorney. I have successfully defendend clients accused of heroin and...

I am asleep at home and there are others in my house making noise, can I be charged with disturbing the peace?

I am a Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney and a former Assistant District Attorney. Disturbing the peace is not a crime for which there is...

Being charges with A&B with a deadly weapon

You wrote, "at the hearing he said he wanted to file counter charges." What hearing? Was it a clerk magistrate's hearing? If so, di the clerk...

If a tourist is blamed for kissing and touching under which section he will be charged ?and what is the punishment and fine?

The first thing that you must understand is how serious this situation is. The consequences for getting convicted of indecent assault and battery...

I am a Massachusetts Attorney and I practice 100 % Criminal Defense. I am a former Assistant District Attorney. I am writing to caution you...

I am a Massachusetts Attorney and I practice 100 % Criminal Defense. I am a former Assistant District Attorney. Please keep in mind that you are...

If restraining order was not broken - yet arrested for this - what recourse should be taken

About five years ago, when I was an Assistant District Attorney working in Dedham District Court I happened to be in the courtroom during a trial...

A police officer witheld info and commited perjury to a grand jury. can i take action.

According to your post, your civil rights have been violated. I would be glad to discuss this issue with you. Contact me at 774 254 4411 for a...