When people in Boston and the surrounding areas are confronted with criminal charges—no matter what they are for—they will have questions about what happens next. People tend to maintain a vague notion of how the court system works based on watching the news, reading...

General Criminal Defense
A criminal conviction can significantly impact your career
Massachusetts residents facing a criminal conviction usually focus on the more obvious consequences, such as fines and jail time. However, the impact on your career is an often-overlooked consequence of a criminal conviction. Your fines might be paid, you may have...
The difference between misdemeanors and felonies in Massachusetts
Being accused of any crime in Massachusetts can have a major impact on your personal and professional life, and it gets much worse following a conviction. Any criminal conviction should be taken seriously, but it’s important to understand how the law ranks the...
Breaking down the three main stages of a criminal case
Looking at your criminal case in its totality can quickly become overwhelming. At first glance, the prosecution’s case may seem insurmountable, and your future may feel like it is in jeopardy. However, by educating yourself about the major phases of a criminal case,...
What is an arraignment?
When a person is apprehended on suspicion of a crime, the whole arresting procedure can be overwhelming. Appearing in court, however, can be even more intimidating. For many people who are either going through this again or for the first time, not knowing what the...
Which criminal charges carry a mandatory minimum sentence?
If you’re facing criminal charges, then your primary concern is probably the potential penalties that you’re facing. There’s good reason for that concern, too. After all, depending on the criminal charges that you’re up against, you could be hit with extensive jail or...