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Getting served with a false restraining order feels both scary and unfair. Scary because Boston courts take these orders seriously, so you need to act quickly. Yet also unfair, especially when you know it is undeserved. Here's how to protect yourself and fight back...
Several criminal charges can result in a restraining order being issued against you. Or someone can simply request that one be issued against you absent other criminal allegations. One of these orders can be disruptive to your daily life, but it can also leave you in...
It can be downright terrifying to be accused of a crime. The threat associated with these allegations are serious, too, justifying your fear. A conviction can lead to jail or prison time, damage to your reputation and employment prospects as well as negative outcomes...
If you’ve been accused of committing a crime of domestic violence, then your future hangs in the balance. The allegations themselves can affect everything from your reputation to your career and the time you get to spend with your children, but a conviction can be...
Domestic violence charges can wreak havoc on your life. Mere allegations can disrupt your employment, damage your reputation, and lead to a no-contact order that may even impact your ability to see your children, while a conviction can create a haunting record that...
Given the high conviction rate that prosecutors in the Boston area achieve, you might think you’re behind the eight-ball when criminal charges are levied against you. The evidence might seem stacked against you, leaving you feeling like there’s no way to convince a...
Domestic violence is a serious issue that can have devastating consequences for victims and their families. Massachusetts has strict laws in place to protect individuals from domestic violence, and understanding these laws is crucial if you or someone you know has...
The Massachusetts juvenile justice system operates in parallel to the criminal justice system for adults, but with some key differences. Most importantly, the juvenile justice system provides more opportunities to avoid incarceration and the long-term damaging effects...
Raising a child is challenging, especially as your child gets older and begins doing more on their own. When your child is out with friends, you likely can’t help worrying about what they are doing and hope they are safe. Often, the last person you want to hear from...
The criminal process can feel extremely confusing and overwhelming, particularly if this is your first experience with it. Aside from the nervousness over appearing in court and worrying about what will happen to you, you might be anxiously wondering what the next...