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North Of Boston Driver Finds That The Alcohol – Cocaine-Driving Combination Makes Prosecuting Attorneys Unhappy

March 05, 2009 12:02

How did you spend your Saturday night last weekend? Well, you can tell me about it (if you really want to call me about that), but a certain gentleman from Boston’s Northern Neighbor, Salem has only his own attorney to...How did you spend your Saturday night last weekend? Well, you can tell me a...

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What Should You Do If You Are Being Arrested In Boston? The Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog Answers The Questions Of What To Do Until You Contact Counsel

May 21, 2009 03:32

Once again, you are being arrested in Boston. Maybe you are out for a “night out on the town” and the town, and its inhabitants, has turned on you. Perhaps you are carrying something that has been branded as illegal…such...Once again, you are being arrested in Boston. Maybe you are out for a “nigh...

Massachusetts High School Senior Pleads Not Guilty to Saugus Pedestrian Accident that Killed a Senior Pedestrian and Seriously Injured Her Daughter

May 20, 2009 18:19

In Lynn District Court, teenager Jonathan Caruso attended his arraignment on Monday, pleading not guilty to charges of negligent vehicle homicide, being a minor transporting liquor, and operating under the influence of alcohol in the deadly pedestrian accident that killed...In Lynn District Court,...

Boston Area Gentleman Needs Defense Attorney After Guns, Drugs And Cash Are Found Throughout His Home

May 20, 2009 03:44

Mr. John F., 32 of Quincy (hereinafter, the “Defendant”), needs a good lawyer. According to law enforcement, his home housed some ill-advised contents. As a result, he is now being described as a mid-level drug dealer. On Monday night, around...Mr. John F., 32 of Quincy (hereinafter, the “De...

Boston Defendant Wrongfully Convicted For Rape And Robbery Wins Jury Trial Against The Commonwealth

May 19, 2009 03:39

David Frank, of Boston’s Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, has reported this week on a story that has become achingly familiar. It involves the issue of the wrongfully convicted. Ulysses C. (hereinafter, the “Defendant”) is now 59 years old. On May 17,...David Frank, of Boston’s Massachusetts Lawyers We...

Boston Driver Assaults State Trooper With A Dangerous Weapon But Apologizes And Avoids A Guilty Finding; Her Attorney Says It Was For The "Right Reasons"

May 18, 2009 03:10

Being a police officer in the big city can be dangerous. We all know that. Logan Airport, of course, is within the limits of the city of Boston. So, it is not too shocking that it can be a dangerous...Being a police officer in the big city can be dangerous. We all know that. Logan Airport, of...

Prosecuting Attorneys And Rhode Island Politicians Prevent Murder And Other Violent Felonies By Going After Victims And Other Easy Targets

May 15, 2009 11:55

This week ends as last week ended. From Boston to Providence, and beyond, law makers and enforcers are struggling with how to address the problems presented by the so-called “Craigslist Killer” (hereinafter, “CLK”). The case grows almost daily as he...This week ends as last week ended. From Boston ...

You Have Been Arrested In Boston For Assault, Murder Or An Outstanding Warrant; Will You Be Released On Bail?

May 14, 2009 12:00

You are arrested in Massachusetts. Being an avid reader of the daily Boston Criminal Law Blog, you know that what you do in the next few minutes could mean the difference between sleeping at home or at the local jail...You are arrested in Massachusetts. Being an avid reader of the daily Boston...

Massachusetts Larceny Suspect Tries To Escape Police And Now Faces Felony Charges And More Jail Time

May 13, 2009 10:56

It has been awhile since the daily Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog has received news from the “Hey, I’ll Bet I Can Make This Situation Worse” Club. Months ago, their members appeared quite frequently in my postings. Not to worry, though....It has been awhile since the daily Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog h...

Evidence that Federal Prosecutor Withheld in Massachusetts Gun Case Could Have Cleared Defendant

May 13, 2009 05:30

In the US District Court in Massachusetts, Assistant US Attorney Suzanne Sullivan is asking Judge Mark L. Wolf not to impose sanctions on her for withholding evidence in a Massachusetts gun case. The federal prosecutor says that she made a...In the US District Court in Massachusetts, Assistant US...