Yesterday, we began our examination of the arrest and sentencing of a Geraldo S., 32 of Marblehead (hereinafter, “Defendant 1”). He recently pled guilty in a Massachusetts superior court and received a ten year sentence. We were looking at the story from a search and seizure angle. We left off…
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Leaving The Scene Of An Accident In Massachusetts Brings The Need Of An Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney For Firefighter And Student
You are driving around on a wintery Massachusetts night, maybe after a couple of drinks that you are sure did not effect you. All of a sudden there is a large bumping feeling and a sound that tells you that you have hit something. The temptation is to put the…
MA TEEN CHARGED WITH VEHICULAR ASSAULT ON BOSTON COLLEGE STUDENT HELD ON BAIL
Bethany P., 21, of Londonderry, N.H. (hereinafter, the “Victim”) will not be returning to her Boston College senior class this week. You see, she met up with a Weston lad’s SUV this weekend. The lad was allegedly Benjamin K., an 18 year old gentleman (hereinafter, the “Defendant”) who the Commonwealth…
The Lesson Of The Tiger Woods Criminal Investigation– When Not To Talk To The Police
Boston, along with the rest of the country, has been watching the events unfold in the Tiger Woods automobile accident matter. While the participants took turns not talking (law enforcement would not talk to the press and Tiger would not talk to anyone), I have been reminded of one of…
Massachusetts Student Faces Both Misdemeanor And Felony Charges Stemming From Hit And Run Case
Bruce Springsteen wrote a song claiming that “Summer is here and the time is right for racing in the street”. Well, it is not summer and the time certainly isn’t right for street speeding. The lesson, however, is a little late in the learning for 17-year-old Michelle M. of Methuen…
Drunk Driving Accident Leaves Two Suspects Needing Lawyers
It’s holiday time again!. This weekend is Halloween, as I am reminded every day when I try to drive through downtown Salem. As is usually the case, around Boston and environs, law enforcement is particularly aware about drunk drivers. One very recent case, however, did not really take all that…
Drunk Driving Case Ignites Legal Fight On Search And Seizure
The issue of Search and Seizure is in the news again today. While the case itself is not based in Boston, it is of interest to lawyers, police officials and drivers anywhere. Why? Because it involves the United States Supreme Court, which seems split on the subject. The case actually…
Drug Charges In Boston – Can You Be At Risk?
There are still many people out there in Boston and environs who think that it is possible to be “arrest proof”. “After all”, they reason, if I do not commit a crime, I have nothing to worry about, right?” Let an experienced attorney tell you…wrong. Let’s look at the possibility…
Suspect Driving With Suspended License Arrested After Leaving The Scene Of An Accident
It’s been awhile since the Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog reviewed a story about a high speed chase. Today we discuss a racer who recently tried his luck against law enforcement. He won the runner – up prize; namely, the need for a criminal defense attorney. The nearly 30-minute chase began…
Boston-Area Teen Arrested For Drug Distribution
This seemed like a fitting blog to post after the three-part series on drug possession. A young gentleman from Braintree is alleged to have kept a virtual treasure-trove of marijuana and evidence of intent to distribute in his car. Detectives found the car. Now, one would imagine, he has found…