Massachusetts Criminal Defense Lawyers
Our Boston Criminal Defense Attorneys provide unparalleled representation against the most complex and difficult cases in Massachusetts. In this lawyer's opinion, judges must be constantly reminded of the requirements of the law, and that things like mere annoyance, excessive phone calls, emails, or unannounced visits are generally not adequate grounds for issuing a 209A order, as unpleasant as those actions may be. The "victim" may have a whole range of other criminal and civil recourse against the alleged offender, but 209A orders sought to patch up someone's love life or to "calm things down" between ex lovers are nothing short of blatant abuse of the law.
The knowledgeable defense attorneys at Altman & Altman LLP will be able to provide you with a comprehensive, free legal consultation to assess your options and explore what possibilities there are for reducing your possible sentence, or fighting on your behalf in court.
The state makes it illegal for an ordinary adult to drive with a blood alcohol content ( BAC ) of 0.08 percent or higher, while lower limits apply to commercial drivers and drivers who are below the legal drinking age of 21. In 2005, Massachusetts passed Melanie's Law , which further enhanced the penalties for drunk drivers and people who refuse to take BAC (breathalyzer) tests when requested by law enforcement.
Attorney Lagos graduated from Boston College Law School, in Newton, MA, in 2011, during which she worked at the New Hampshire Public Defender and Greater Boston Legal Services, where she specialized in the intersection of immigration and criminal law.
For example, Nathan's complex defense of international war crimes experience defending US soldiers prosecuted by the Army in Iraq and Afghanistan in military court have been featured in the New York Times , Washington Post and Wall Street Journal His Massachusetts cases have been featured on local TV, all channels.
He has successfully defended those accused of various types of criminal offenses, including operating under the influence (OUI, DUI, DWI) , violent crimes such as murder and robbery, drug crimes such as possession , distribution and trafficking Boston criminal lawyers , domestic abuse , assault and battery , restraining order violations, motor vehicle offenses , theft crimes , sex crimes including child pornography and rape , and white collar crimes including extortion and tax evasion.
As an experienced Massachusetts domestic violence defense lawyer, attorney William D. Kickham regularly and successfully defends people accused of domestic violence, fighting not only the underlying charge but also any petition for a restraining order (abuse prevention order) sought by the alleged victim.
As we defend you in your criminal case, we also factor in potential collateral consequences including violations of your civil rights, professional licensing matters, educational goals, career opportunities, immigration consequences, and university disciplinary proceedings.