Haverhill District Court Criminal Defense Attorney
Just 32 miles north of Boston, Haverhill lies along Interstate 495, which has five exits throughout the city. The MBTA Commuter Rail provides service from Boston's North Station on its Haverhill Line, stopping along the way in Malden, Melrose, Wakefield, Reading, Woburn, Wilmington, Andover, Lawrence, and Bradford. The entire trip takes just over an hour.
If you've been arrested, charged with a crime, or are under criminal investigation in Boxford, Bradford, Georgetown, Groveland, or Haverhill, Massachusetts you are facing prosecution by the Essex County District Attorney's Office at the Haverhill District Court.
Free Consultation With a Haverhill Criminal Defense Attorney
The experienced and aggressive criminal lawyers from the Massachusetts Criminal Defense Group know the "ins and outs" of the local courthouse. No matter what crime you have been accused of, you should contact our criminal defense team for help. Call us toll-free at (800) 461-6900.
Haverhill Crime Information and Crime Statistics
Every type of crime imaginable can happen in Haverhill — DUI/OUI and drunk driving, armed robbery, drug crimes, sex crimes, assault crimes, disorderly conduct — even trespassing! Each of these types of offenses can be very dangerous if you end-up getting convicted. The more common scenarios are described below:
Assault: People have conflict. They get into arguments and disagreements that get heated and sometimes become violent. Most people have been in a fight at some point in their lives, and the reality is that either side might have been able to file misdemeanor assault charges against the other if they had so chosen. When you have been accused of an assault charge, very often what you need most from a defense lawyer is someone who can untangle the mess and find a solution that avoids significant penalties and a criminal record. With over 50 years of combined criminal trial experience, the lawyers at the Massachusetts Criminal Defense Group can help get to the bottom of what really happened. Call us for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Shoplifting and theft crimes: There are degrees of seriousness for shoplifting and other theft offenses, depending on the amount stolen and prior convictions. Shoplifting may carry less serious punishment than other types of theft, unless the accused has prior convictions. Larceny is the more serious offense. Dedicated, thorough and aggressive, our theft defense lawyers — several who are former prosecutors and know both sides of the law — are skilled negotiators and at plea-bargaining with prosecutors. Contrary to popular belief that shoplifting is a petty offense not really worth worrying about, the crime is taken seriously by Haverhill Police and the Essex County Sheriff's Office.
Haverhill Police Fight the "War on Drugs"
Local Haverhill law enforcement, with the help of state and federal officials, are focused on keeping drugs out of their city. They watch the mail for packages as they come through the post office and carriers such as FedEx, UPS and DHL. The goal is to intercept illegal drugs, track down their sources and, package by package, try to dismantle the drug trade, or at least cut off one of its channels.
Sometimes Haverhill police or Massachusetts state troopers get a tip from another law enforcement agency. Other times, they develop their own intelligence, or a canine officer picks a package from a random lineup.
Once officers suspect that a box or envelope contains drugs, they obtain a search warrant from the local District Attorney's office. That allows them to confiscate the parcel as evidence. They can also send an undercover detective to deliver it, allowing them to make an arrest or develop an informant.
A Haverhill or Essex County drug charge — even for minor possession — can have a drastic impact on your life. In the short term, you could face thousands of dollars in fines, the loss of your driver's license, and jail time. In the long term, your criminal record may prevent you from securing employment, a car loan, or a mortgage. The relationships between you and your family may be damaged.
Haverhill Criminal Defense Lawyer
With prosecutors pushing the envelope with aggressive theories and tactics, the best criminal defense begins as close as possible to the time of arrest. Who you choose to represent you in any court matter does make a difference in the likely outcome of your case. When a law firm like the Massachusetts Criminal Defense Group has experience in the field of criminal defense, this alone it is an advantage for the client. Your case is important, don't take chances. Contact us about your matter today at (800) 461-6900.
