Are you in need of an experienced criminal defense law firm near you? For the last 12 years Scott F. Boochio has represented those facing criminal charges in Londonderry, MA and the surrounding communities. With over 25 years of overall experience throughout our legal team, Your Legal Rights Advocates are the leading criminal lawyers in Londonderry, MA. If you have been stopped and arrested for Drug Crimes, DUI/OUI, Misdemeanors, and Felonies we can defend you. Drug Possession and DUI/OUI carry hefty criminal sentences in Massachusetts. Our legal team can defend your rights and see that you are treated equally under the law.If you’ve come to the conclusion that you need a lawyer to represent and defend you in your criminal proceedings, contact our team. Our legal team will meet with you, advise you of your protection under the law, and develop an effective legal plan. As your group of attorneys, we contend our clients against scandalous, unjust, or unwanted investigations. Over our years of valuable defense law experience, we’ve become very proficient in the law of Massachusetts. We commit our expertise in defending our clients. You should have the best defense available, and we pride ourselves in delivering it. We go above and beyond when representing our clients to the best of our abilities.
Our attorneys are well-versed in Massachusetts criminal law.
After practicing law in the Londonderry, MA area for many years, we are familiar with the local laws and state laws you may be charged under. As defense lawyers, we review your situation and prepare a specific defense response to answer the prosecution’s charges Criminal cases can be complex. We’ll make sure you understand what is transpiring and how we are defending your charges. Having a strong defense legal team working for you can help decrease the anxiety you are experiencing.
Looking for a DUI/OUI lawyer near you?
Driving under the influence in Massachusetts is governed by Massachusetts’ General Law Part I Title XIV Chapter 90 section 24(1)(a)(1), which states; Whoever, upon any way or in any place to which the public has a right of access, or upon any way or in any place to which members of the public have access as invitees or licensees, operates a motor vehicle with a percentage, by weight, of alcohol in their blood eight one-hundredths or greater, or while under the influence of intoxicating liquors, or of marijuana, narcotic drugs, depressants or stimulant substances, all as defined in section one of chapter ninety-four C, or the vapors of glue shall be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred nor more than five thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than two and one-half years, or both such fine and imprisonment. Put more simply, if you drive a motor vehicle on a public way, while under the influence of intoxicating liquors or other substances and/or have a BAC of .08 or higher, you are in violation of the law. You will face a criminal liability of up to two and half years in jail and/or a fine anywhere from $500.00-$5,000.00.
If you have been stopped and arrested for Breaking & Entering/Home Invasion in or around Londonderry, MA our criminal defense lawyers can defend you.
Burglary and/or Breaking and Entering crimes are serious offenses in Londonderry, MA. If the property alleged to have been entered is a dwelling, Breaking and Entering is charged as “Home Invasion” carrying a potential maximum penalty of up to 20 years in prison. If you are arrested for these life altering charges, you need a lawyer familiar with defending them. Contact Scott F. Bocchio at (855) 254-7841 to start defending yourself today.
Drug Possession, Sale, and other Drug Crimes.
Individuals knowingly or intentionally possessing any controlled substance without a valid prescription are violating the law in Massachusetts. You can face punishment of up to one year of incarceration and/or up to a $1000.00 fine. Generally fines and the amount spent vary on the substance itself and the amount found on your person. To be found guilty of possession, you must:
You must have knowledge of the substance, have actual possession of it, meaning on your person or in your control.
Marijuana is now legal in this state if you are at least 21 years old. Although legal, you cannot use marijuana on federal lands, or in public. You may have up to 1oz on your person and up to 10oz in your home. Like alcohol, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of marijuana. However, possession of more than one ounce of marijuana carries criminal liability of up to one year of incarceration and/or up to a $1000.00 fine. Also, you should research any additional rules or laws imposed by your employer, landlord, city, and/or town regarding marijuana usage. When starting a new job, moving into a new dwelling, or moving locations you should do the research to ensure you are not in violation of any other rules, policies, or laws.
If you have a domestic relationship with someone and an assault occurs, you can be charged with domestic violence.
You can be charged for heroin crimes, even if you do not possess the heroin. Mere knowledge that the heroin is present is enough to carry a criminal liability of up to one year of incarceration and/or up to a $1000.00 fine. Actual possession of heroin (first offense) carries a criminal liability of up to two years in the house of corrections and up to a $2000.00 fine. If this is not your first heroin possession conviction, you face longer prison times or higher fines, or both.
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense Lawyer Londonderry, MA
An assault that is alleged to have occurred between persons who have a domestic relationship is considered domestic violence . This charge is pursued vigorously by prosecutors, often despite the wishes of a complaining witness. Your right to own a firearm and your immigration status (if you are not a United States citizen) can be at risk as well as criminal convictions from misdemeanors to felonies. Our law firm is extremely capable of defending you against domestic violence charges.
Armed Robbery Criminal Defense Attorney at law Londonderry, MA
Armed Robbery is governed by Massachusetts General Law Part IV Title I Chapter 265 section 17, which states; Whoever, being armed with a dangerous weapon, assaults another and robs, steals or takes from his person, money or other property which may be the subject of larceny shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for life or for any term of years. If you wear a mask or distort your face in some way, the penalties are more severe. Punishment is greater yet if, during the commission of the robbery, the assailant is armed with certain firearms. Unarmed Robbery is governed by Chapter 265 section 19(b), and states; Whoever, not being armed with a dangerous weapon, by force and violence, or by assault and putting in fear, robs, steals, or takes from the person of another, or from his immediate control, money or other property which may be the subject of larceny, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for life or for any term of years. As an example, stealing a purse from a woman walking is less serious than robbing a convenience store while wearing a mask and threatening store employees with a rifle. Armed or unarmed robbery, both carry severe penalties.
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