Boston Criminal Defense
The criminal defense attorneys at The Boston Criminal Defense Group provide experienced and aggressive legal representation defending local residents, college students, and tourists accused of all criminal charges in the Greater Boston area.
From each of our 14 local law offices, we handle all misdemeanors and felony charges including:
Dealing with the difficulty of a drunk driving offense is nothing to take lightly. The penalties are severe and without the proper amount of legal assistance, it can be easy to feel as if there is no hope. At our firm, we are former prosecutors who are now putting our experience to work for you. Want to know more about how we can help you combat DUI charges? Read more about DUI.
OUI (1st Offense)
In the state of Massachusetts, drunk driving is legally referred to as an OUI, or operating under the influence. This can refer to being under the influence of alcohol of a drug – regardless, the penalties are severe and can be life-threatening if not addressed immediately. Even a first time offense can leave a person suffering from serious consequences. Read more about OUI (first Offense).
OUI (Repeat Offenders)
While dealing with an OUI-related criminal charge is nothing to take lightly, it is important that one realizes how much more severe the situation can become should the defendant be considered a habitual offender. Should a defendant have prior convictions on their record, they will be fighting an uphill battle that will be difficult to overcome. Read more about OUI (Repeat Offenders).
Under-21 OUI
If you have been criminally charged with drunk driving, you could face penalties that include incarceration, monetary fines and the possibility of a driver's license suspension. What, however, happens if you are facing this as a driver under the legal drinking age? The law takes a zero tolerance approach to underage drinking and driving. Read more about under 21 OUI.
Breath Test Refusals
During the DUI arrest process, it is likely that you will be asked to submit to what is known as a breath test. This is a scientific test that analyzes a sample of the subject's breath to determine how much alcohol that they have in their system. If you refuse to take this test, you could be facing additional penalties and a significantly more complicated case. Read more about breath test refusals.
CDL License & Employment
There is never a situation where dealing with a DUI is considered simple. Should, however, you be a commercial driver, the penalties are not only inconvenient, they can be life-altering in nature, putting your very livelihood at risk. At our firm, we know how much is at stake for drivers who have a commercial driver's license. Let us fight for you. Read more about CDL license and employment.
Out-of-Town Drivers
It is no surprise that we do not only face criminal charges when we are comfortably at home. People travel and something during those travels, things can go wrong. If you find that you are facing criminal charges for drunk driving while out of town, you need an attorney who will be able to bridge the geographical gap. Read more about out-of-town drivers.
DRUG CRIMES
Do you find yourself facing criminal charges relating to drug use? No matter the type of drug that is involved in the crime, the action that you have been accused of committing or any of the extenuating factors, the most important thing that you can do for yourself at a time such as this is to get the involvement of an experienced criminal attorney that you can rely upon. Read more about drug crimes.
Drug Possession
One of the most commonly charged crimes relating to drug use is that of possession. No matter whether this is in regards to an illegally obtained prescription drug or a controlled substance, the penalties that are associated with possessing an illicit drug are serious and will have serious repercussions. Want to protect your rights? Get us involved as soon as possible. Read more about drug possession.
Marijuana
Marijuana is one of the most common drugs found on the black market. Due to its popularity, law enforcement officers are extremely focused on cracking down on this type of drug and spend a considerable amount of their time tracking down those who they believe are in violation of the law. Read more about marijuana charges.
Distribution & Trafficking
Have you been charged for the distribution or trafficking of an illegal substance? Don't leave your future up to the whims of chance. These are serious criminal charges with serious penalties. To ensure that your rights are being protected to the full extent of the law, it is highly important that you waste no time in getting the involvement of a knowledgeable criminal attorney. Read more about distribution and trafficking.
OxyContin & Cocaine
Two of the most common drugs seen on the black market are the prescription drug of OxyContin and the controlled substance of cocaine. Both of these are viewed as dangerous and have harsh penalties. At our firm, we know the nuances of handling criminal cases involving these types of drugs – you can rest assured knowing that we will fight tooth and nail to helping you. Read more about OxyContin and cocaine.
School Zone & Park Penalties
Drug-related crimes can have harsh penalties regardless of where they took place, but should it be determined that the defendant was possessing or distributing the drug near a school or a park, the penalties could be significant enhanced. Read more about school zone and park penalties.
The criminal offense of theft does not refer to a singular type of crime. Rather this is a blanket term that is used to describe many different types of crimes that involve the taking of personal property that belongs to another. Read more about theft crimes.
Burglary
Burglary is commonly referred to as "breaking and entering" but it is important to remember that breaking does not necessarily need to occur for the crime to be criminally charged. At our firm, we know how difficult it can be to deal with criminal charges relating to burglary. We know the steps that we can take to defend your freedom – you can be confident knowing that we will fight tooth and nail in our efforts to protect your legal rights. Read more about burglary.
Carjacking
It is considered to be a serious criminal offense to steal the vehicle of another person. As this is a crime that often involves the element of violence, it is something that is taken extremely seriously. This is not a criminal offense that will have light penalties and it is not one that will simply go away over time. Read more about carjacking.
Embezzlement
Often classified as a white collar crime, the crime of embezzlement involves inappropriately using property or assets that have been entrusted into your case. This is not a crime that is considered to happen overnight, but rather something that occurs over a long period of time. Read more about embezzlement.
Larceny
Legally speaking, the criminal act of larceny is essentially the criminal act of theft. It is an extremely serious crime and one that deserves the attention of a hard-hitting and aggressive defense attorney. At our firm, we know what is on the line when dealing with a larceny-related criminal charge, such as shoplifting or
receiving stolen property, you can be confident knowing that we will fight for you. Read more
about larceny.
Due to the negative social stigma, criminal charges relating to sexual offenses, such as indecent assault and battery, are extremely difficult to handle. For this reason, at our firm, we encourage you to get our involvement as soon as possible. The sooner that you are able to get us involved, the faster that we will be able to get started fighting for your desirable outcome. Read more
about sex crimes.
Child Sex Crimes
Sex-related offenses that are committed against children are viewed as among the most heinous of all different criminal activities. If you have recently been criminally charged for a sex crime against a child, it is highly important that you do not hesitate to get the involvement of a knowledgeable attorney that you can trust to protect your legal rights. Read more about child sex crimes.
Rape
Have you been criminally charged with rape? If your future is on the line, you can't afford to work with an inexperienced or apathetic attorney. You need to be confident that you have a heavyweight in your corner that will be able to help you in every way possible. As former prosecutors, our firm knows what is on the line with these types of charges, you can be confident knowing that we will fight to help you defend both your future and your freedom. Read more about rape.
The social stigma that rests on crimes relating to domestic abuse is nothing to take lightly. No matter whether you're facing charges relating to the violation of 209A Restraining Order or if you have been accused of
harassment and stalking, you need an attorney on your side who will be able to comprehensively fight for your legal rights. Read more
about domestic abuse.
If you have recently been criminally accused of committing a crime that included the element of violence, such as murder and manslaughter, it is important to realize that you will be fighting an uphill battle the entire way. Courts are extremely tough on these types of crimes and will be looking to slap the convicted with the harshest penalties possible. Read more about violent crimes.
Assault & Battery
The criminal offense of assault and battery are actually two different criminal charges – assault deals with the criminal intention of cause physical injury while battery deals with the actual physical action. Should the crime involve something such as assault with a dangerous weapon, the penalties could be considerable elevated. Read more
about assault and battery.
Home Invasion
Homes are considered to be the most private of spaces. Should these be invaded, the law will not look kindly upon the act. If you find yourself facing criminal charges relating to a home invasion, you simply do not have a moment to lose – give us a call today and let us get started in the fight to defend your legal rights. Read more about home invasion.
It is easy to think that a traffic violation is a minor offense and therefore not something that should be given serious consideration. This, however, is completely untrue. Traffic offenses will have serious consequences if they are not handled correctly that will prove inconvenient and painful in the future. Don't simply pay off a ticket and accept the guilty – let us fight for you! Read more about traffic violations.
Open Container
Have you been charged with driving a vehicle with an open container of alcohol? If so, you could not only be facing criminal charges for having an open container, but could be put under suspicion of driving under the influence. At a time such as this, you need to be confident that you have an experienced attorney on your side that will address the situation and build the strongest defense possible. Read more about open containers.
Negligent Operation
Driving a car is seen as a privilege – not a right. If it is determined that you are operating it negligently, therefore endangering the other drivers on the road around you, you could be facing serious penalties. If you want to protect yourself against the consequences of a criminal conviction and want to save yourself from the possibility of losing your license, do not hesitate to give our firm a call today. Read more about negligent operation.
Motor Vehicle Homicide
Homicide-related criminal charges are never something to take lightly – the law does not look kindly upon crimes that involve the taking of another life. It, however, is extremely important to realize that should this occur in a vehicle – even if done accidently – it is likely that you could be facing serious criminal penalties. Read more about motor vehicle homicide.
Facing a criminal charge is not easy – however, neither is having your child face one. If your child has been arrested or formally accused of a crime, it is highly important that no time is wasted in receiving the high-quality legal assistance that is truly needed at a time such as this. Read more about juvenile crimes.
The years in which a student is in high school and college are extremely turbulent and trying times of a young person's life. Should a person be criminally charged for trying to use a fake ID for
underage drinking, they could face criminal charges that will affect them for the rest of their life. Don't let this be you – get us involved and let us fight for you. Read more
about high school and college crimes.
Not every crime will include the element of violence. In fact, in some cases a crime might not be violent at all. In the cases of white collar crimes, it is important to realize that white collar crimes occur in a professional business setting. These typically involve financial means and are utilized to gain personal means. Read more about white collar crimes.
At our firm, we are prepared to take on criminal cases of every kind – no matter whether we are helping our clients deal with criminal charges relating to guns and weapon charges,
resisting arrest, or if we are helping them to deal with the criminal consequences of
harassment and stalking, you can rest assured knowing that we will fight tooth and nail to help defend your legal rights. Read more
about other crimes.
Disorderly Conduct
The criminal charge known as disorderly conduct is one of the messiest and inconsistent criminal charges that you could ever find yourself facing. There is no exact definition that relates to this crime – instead it is something that is typically slapped on a subject who law enforcement does not believe to be abiding by legal restrictions. Read more about disorderly conduct.
Witness Intimidation
It is a serious criminal offense to tamper with the criminal justice system. If there is reason to believe that you were intimidating a witness in an attempt to protect yourself in the criminal case, you could be facing serious criminal charges. Read more about witness intimidation.
Threat to Commit a Crime
In some cases, you do not even need to commit the crime to be criminally charged. If you threatened to carry out a crime, you could be facing equally messy criminal charges that could have a serious impact on your future. Want to defend your legal rights. Give us a call today and let us get started fighting for you. Read more about threatening to commit a crime.
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