They are cases involving one of the issues that make the criminal justice system, and related law enforcement, tremble. After all, part of the job of police, prosecutors and judges is to protect the public. Nothing has more of a tortured history in that regard than cases involving domestic violence.…
An allegation of Massachusetts domestic violence can affect your entire life. It can create irreversible harm long before you have a trial or resolve the criminal charges. This Boston criminal lawyer has handled many such cases over the past quarter century. Through my Attorney Sam’s Take, I have attempted to…
Yesterday, we began discussing the plight of Springfield’s Anthony Perry (hereinafter, the “Careless Provider”, his girlfriend (or ex-girlfriend, depending on who you ask) and her young child. To put it into the proverbial nutshell, the Careless Provider was watching his girlfriend’s 2-year-old son. It was “Black Friday”…a day for significant…
Do you find it somewhat ironic that, on the very day after the day we reserve for counting our blessings (Thanksgiving), we fall into a frenzy to go out and get more? Well, that is apparently what the curiously named “Black Friday” is for. Folks go through all kinds of…
Lowell’s Neil Sylvester, 43, is a modern-day Vincent Van Gogh. No, I do not know whether or not he is an artist of any kind. I was referring to the story in which Van Gogh cut off his ear and sent it to a woman as a token of his…
Well, Attorney Sam’s Take gave the short answer to that question yesterday. The first thing I suggest you do is consult experienced counsel. This will most likely be a criminal defense attorney. We have discussed how the restraining order came into being. We left off looking at your chance to…
It has become an all-too familiar part of domestic relationships. It does not matter if those relationships are romantic, paternal or even simply housemates. For years, domestic violence was ignored by society. Today, it is not only not ignored as a potential protection…it is often used as a sword to…
Well, after a day’s absence due to a loss of power thanks to Hurricane Sandy, Attorney Sam’s Take is back to daily postings. You might wonder, by the way, how the criminal courts, and Massachusetts crime in general, deals with such weather events. Does everything stop? Do the courts, like…
It is impossible to tell you all you need to know about Massachusetts domestic violence cases in just three short blogs. Perhaps I will write a book on the subject (solicitations anyone?). However, here are a few other tidbits that most people do not consider which this Boston criminal lawyer…
Hello and happy July 4th! I hope you are enjoying the celebration of liberty. In celebration of the festivities, the Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog is discussing one instance where a number of people lose their freedoms and both they and, often, their complainants are shocked about the process. On Monday,…