Massachusetts domestic violence cases cases continue to perplex many of their participants. This Boston criminal lawyer has discussed these cases many times. The reality of such cases makes the messages are worth repeating. Romance can be a wonderful thing…however, as it is written by one of my favorite rap artists,…
A police officer accused of several acts of violence against his wife has been ordered to report to a mental health facility after a hearing in Concord District Court. According to The Boston Globe, which reported on testimony that was made public yesterday, the Waltham Police Chief Thomas LaCroix allegedly…
As the Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog has discussed many times, norms are changing every day. And where there are people who are behind the times in said norms…you will usually find the criminal justice system ready to take action. Take, for example, the case of Carla Williams, a 27-year-old Lowell…
Here’s a sweet little tale for Valentine’s Day. Allen M. Stilkey, 40, of Douglas, (hereinafter, the “Defendant”) was a married man until very recently. You see, he is alleged to have had a incident last week. The result? His wife is dead and he is charged with her homicide. The…
Well, in a world in which some mothers who lose control resort to the killing of their children…I suppose you could call this Salem mother’s approach refreshing. According to the Commonwealth, she called the police on the kids. Apparently, her five kids had been fighting all day. Particularly that 15-year-old…
Last week, the Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog began addressing common questions regarding allegations of Massachusetts domestic violence cases. Today, Columbus Day, is one of those holidays when family members find themselves together to celebrate the actual holiday…or simply enjoy a day off. Either way, tempers sometimes erupt. More today than…
It is the type of case that has long-lasting effects. As a Boston criminal lawyer of many years, I have seen more than my fair share of Massachusetts domestic violence cases. It is the type of case that is not only a terrible nightmare for the victims, but also the…
Last week, we discussed the story of a Dorchester woman who had allegedly been involved in a matter of deadly domestic violence. According to the Commonwealth, the result was murder and 28-year-old Dorchester woman Cherry Clinton (hereinafter, the “Defendant” was charged with stabbing her former boyfriend to death with a…
There are certain times that tend to promote domestic violence. Assault cases between family members, for example, seem to rise around the holidays. Is it the drinking? The being cooped up with one’s loved ones that makes one want to kill them? This varies. Winter storms, such as the one…
Salem police officer William D. Riley pleaded not guilty to several charges, including operating under the influence of alcohol, domestic assault with a firearm, possession of a firearm while intoxicated and possession of Class E drugs, in Salem District Court on Tuesday. A pre-trial hearing is scheduled for January 13.…