…And another gent is learning about what I have begun to think of as the “Commonwealth Double Whammy”. According to the Boston Herald, Florian Roshi, 34 from Weymouth and hereinafter the “Defendant”, is now facing criminal charges and his three children are in the custody of the Department of Children…
Harassment, which occurs when a person intentionally annoys, threatens or provokes another person – or causes them to feel emotional distress – can take many forms. Workplace sexual harassment, for example, may include everything from making inappropriate jokes of a sexual nature in the presence of a co-worker to outright…
Well, it’s the day after. This morning, I was curious as to the reaction by my fellow Bostonians (and environs) to the loss of the New England Patriots. I was a bit surprised to hear on Radio 1030 that, while Boston’s Finest were out in droves…ready for trouble…the mood was…
As we discussed yesterday, Thirty-two-year-old Xavier Broughton(hereinafter, the “Defendant”) was arrested Tuesday in connection to the discovery of a dead body (hereinafter, the “Deceased”). The Deceased had been missing and police were looking into the disappearance. On Monday night, law enforcement located the Deceased’s body in Worcester. Apparently, the Defendant…
Sometimes,people get themselves in trouble because they were trying not to get in trouble in the first place. For those of my older readers, I remind you of the case of the late ex-President Richard Nixon. For you younger readers, I bring you a tale from today’s news. According to…
Often, I receive calls from victims of crimes. Yes, I know that I generally call them “complainants” because I am a criminal defense attorney. I do know, however, that crimes do indeed happen and, when they do, it is usually a victim that they happen to. Besides, as far as…
Arson is a criminal offense that occurs when a person intentionally and maliciously sets fire to another’s property. The term ‘property’ can refer to a house or building, but it also includes motor vehicles, and even open land. Fires caused by arson result in hundreds of deaths and thousands of…
Well, the hearing in Lansing, Michigan, has grabbed the attention of the nation over the past week or so. The court’s judgment came down yesterday. Larry Nassar, hereinafter, the “Defendant”, the 54-year-old former sports doctor (who had already been convicted of dealing in child pornography) has now been given his…
There are a number of ways to lose your driving privileges in MA. From excessive traffic violations to an OUI conviction, reasons for suspension can vary widely. Fortunately, some MA drivers who lose their license will qualify for something called a hardship license. A hardship license allows the individual to…
So you are standing there with the letter that came to you from the Department of Children and Families (“DCF”). The letter says that they have investigated reports of your being abusive and neglectful to your young children. When you got the first letter, the 51A letter, you agreed to…