You may think that assault and battery are two words for the same crime. Such, however, is not the case. FindLaw explains that assault and battery are two different crimes, even though law enforcement officers may well cite you for both if both of them apply, which...
Man arrested after altercation at pro-Trump rally in Natick
It may be easy for people in Massachusetts to automatically assume that anyone who draws the attention of law enforcement authorities deserves to face criminal scrutiny. At the same time, however, the criminal justice system depends on one who faces such scrutiny...
The emotional impact of assault charges
When someone is accused of assault, many different hardships often come up. Some lose their jobs because of these charges, while others lose their freedom and are required to spend time behind bars. Our law office knows that many other problems arise due to assault...
Is telephone harassment a crime?
Everybody knows how annoying it is to receive phone calls from telemarketers or auto dialers. Receiving phone calls from anyone who you do not want to talk to is frustrating especially when they keep calling. Things escalate when the unwanted caller is harassing you....
Know the signs of elderly abuse
When people become older in Massachusetts, they may need to rely on others to take care of them. Sometimes, their caretakers are family members, while other times there are strangers appointed as their legal guardians. Even when elders are not assaulted at home, they...
Bullying is a public health concern
As the most populous state in the New England region, Massachusetts’ culture is strongly influenced by human interactions. Unfortunately, not all of these interactions are pleasant or fruitful. From kindergarten to college to the workplace to online media and...
Department of justice changes law on domestic violence
The Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women has made major changes to how it defines domestic violence. These changes roll back Obama-era definitions that were expansive and decidedly favored the prosecution. The most notable change was to categorize...
Domestic violence hearings: What to expect, how to prepare
Going to court can be intimidating, especially if your court date involves domestic violence allegations. Most people only know about courtroom proceedings from movies or television. This leaves room for a lot of misconceptions. Your hearing will run much more...
Consider these 4 common defenses for assault and battery
When you are working with your attorney to prepare for an assault trial, you will probably go over possible defenses that you can use in court. Every court case is different, and your trial will have its own unique circumstances. But in an assault case, there are a...
Use these tips to avoid getting into a bar fight
Maybe you have been in this situation: You are having a few rounds at a bar when another customer starts to get aggressive. He starts out by aggravating and insulting you, and his behavior keeps escalating. It seems like he is trying to start a physical altercation....