Just a reminder for our more rambunctious readers from areas in which Boston students dwell. Too much partying can lead to the need for a criminal defense attorney. It is not an unusual story, but it happened again in the wee hours of October 31st. Mario B., 29 of Alpine…
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Boston-Area Assault In “College Town” Area Is Murder
Today’s Boston Globe tells us the tale of Corey P., 23of Dorchester (hereinafter, the “Defendant”) who now needs a good criminal defense attorney fast. He is charged in connection with a homicide in which a 24-year-old man was stabbed to death yesterday in Brighton, according to police. This was an…
Attorney Sam’s Take: Investigated/Arrested In Boston – How To Choose A Defense Lawyer
This was not supposed to happen! How could such a thing happen? You’ve lived your entire life without breaking the law. Well, okay, maybe there was that time many years ago… but that’s beside the point. Nobody knows about that. But, now, here in Boston, today, you are going to…
Knife-Wielding Boston Robbery Suspect Is Arrested For Assault With Intent To Murder Charges
On Monday night, a Boston Police Officer, along with his sidekick, a valet, grabbed an alleged knife-wielding carjacker who had robbed a woman of her pocketbook. The chosen victim was a 61-year old female. Now, the suspect needs a good lawyer if he has any hopes of seeing the light…
14-Year-Old Charged with Murder of 4-Year-Old Found in Clothes Dryer
Authorities are charging 14-year-old Raul Renato Castro as an adult in the murder of Alex Christopher Mercato. The 4-year-old disappeared on Friday afternoon while playing outside his home. Police found Mercato’s body the next day. It was stuffed inside a clothes dryer in the house next door. Autopsy results indicate…
Massachusetts Drunk Driving (Fifth Offense) Defendant Returns To Face Warrant
Last night, William T., 61, of Northampton (hereinafter, the “Defendant”) was taken into custody after removing his criminal justice situation from the “Bad” column and placing it solidly under “Worse”. Now, his need for a gifted and experienced attorney has become even more critical. You see, the Defendant was supposed…
Attorney Sam’s Halloween Take: Tales Of Sex Crimes, Death And Salvation
As I write this year’s Halloween Attorney Sam’s Take, I know that goblins, vampires and politicians are roaming around outside circling the streets of Salem, Boston and environs. Of course, as I’ve noted several times, that is not terribly new; it has been going on since October 1st! I had…
Tales Of Guns, Drugs And Mayhem Are Delayed Until Holiday
The Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog’s weekly Atty Sam’s Take is unfortunately delayed for one day because of his court schedule. That’s the trick. The treat? The Special Halloween posting will be posted tomorrow, Saturday, on Halloween Day. More fitting that way anyway. Until then, have a good, safe and law-abiding…
Four Teenagers Arraigned in Alleged Gang Rape of 15-Year-Old Girl
Four teens were arraigned yesterday in connection with the alleged gang rape of a 15-year-old girl on her high school campus: • Cody Ray Smith, 15, pleaded not guilty to rape by force and rape with a foreign object. • Ari Abdallah Morales, 16, did not enter a plea. •…
Boston Area Psychic Is Arrested For Theft And Fraud
Today, the news comes from just outside of Boston. It is a white collar fraud case that graces our blog and signals the need for a criminal defense attorney. Actually, to avoid conflict of interest problems…make that two defense attorneys. The complainant hails from Cambridge and she alleges that she…