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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

We often hear the terms “assault and battery” together— used in common speech, reported on the news, and discussed regarding criminal charges. The two crimes may seem similar at first, and that is partially because some states frequently charge one...