The 88-year-old Canton woman who accidentally ran down a young girl at a Stoughton crosswalk on Route 138 on June 13 has been ordered to serve six years of probation and pay a $200 fine for the 4-year-old’ s death. Isle Horn had pleaded guilty to the charge of Massachusetts…
As a Boston-area criminal defense attorney who has worked on both sides of the aisle, I have been doing a lot of talking lately about Disorderly Conduct arrests in the Commonwealth. I have been interviewed by media outlets out of state, such as the L.A. Times as well as national…
Ahhh…summer! Time for hitting the beaches, cookouts and, as I have said before, Jimmy Buffett tunes. Today, I am reminded of another of Buffett’s songs, namely “Boat Drinks”. Maybe it is because I am dropping off my son at a boat this morning, but more likely it is because I…
To me, summer is best symbolized by the recording artist, Jimmy Buffett. In fact, one of my favorite songs of his is “Weather Is Here, Wish You Were Beautiful”. Summer is a season that is short-lived here in the Boston area. If one counted how many really nice days we…
Two Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorneys have new clients resulting from their dealings with local police departments this past weekend. The two men handled the situation differently, but both methods ended in the same place…custody. First there was the adventure of Randy G., 25 of Boston (hereinafter, “Defendant 1”). Defendant1 indicated…
Being a police officer in the big city can be dangerous. We all know that. Logan Airport, of course, is within the limits of the city of Boston. So, it is not too shocking that it can be a dangerous place. Usually, though, that danger does not come inside the…
It has been awhile since the daily Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog has received news from the “Hey, I’ll Bet I Can Make This Situation Worse” Club. Months ago, their members appeared quite frequently in my postings. Not to worry, though. They are back and one unfortunate member needs a criminal…
‘Tis the season of high school proms. As a parent, I know the worry about what “the kids” are doing out there. It did not occur to me that the adults in charge of the kids might need some worrying too. However, take Boston-area limosine driver, Brain H., 45 of…
A north of Boston attorney has found herself on the chair most often occupied by her clients. At least, that is, in court. Otherwise, she is in custody, held without bail, for driving offenses. Tracy T., 32, of Revere (hereinafter, the “Defendant”) is being held without bail on what the…
This past Monday’s posting of the Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog was about a gentleman who elected the “self-help” approach to criminal justice. It did not end too well for him. Today’s posting demonstrates that taking said approach as a family does not work out any better than when acting solo.…