Charged with a crime in or near Chester, MA? Scott F. Boochio is a criminal defense attorney at law that can protect your rights under the law. He has more than 12 years of winning criminal defense practice. Our law firm, Your Legal Rights Advocates, has more than 25 years of criminal defense law experience. Our lawyers can defend you in your Chester, MA criminal matter. Whether you’re facing a DUI/OUI or a drug possession-related crime, we defend and represent you. Drug Possession and DUI/OUI carry weighty criminal sentences in Massachusetts. Our legal team can protect your rights and make certain you are treated equally under the law.If you have been arrested for one of these crimes, call or email our office as soon as possible. We advise you call or email one of our criminal defense lawyers as soon as possible, the sooner you retain a lawyer the sooner we can focus on defending your protection under the law. As a professional legal team of lawyers, we argue our clients against scandalous, unjust, or harassing claims. We are familiar with the laws of Massachusetts and how they may charge you in a criminal arrest. Not only are we incredibly knowledgeable, we are passionate about our clients. We will seek to defend you at every phase of the criminal proceedings.
As attorneys, our group understands Massachusetts criminal laws.
A local criminal defense law firm knows the local specific laws that may apply to your criminal charges. We’ve worked in this area and understand the Chester, MA criminal system Our defense lawyers will analyze your charges and devise a sound defense plan of action. It is a long road ahead, but we’ll take it together- one step at a time. We will give you encouragement knowing we are looking after you.
Chester, MA DUI/OUI Criminal Defense Lawyers
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. Operating a motor vehicle on a public road with a BAC of .08 or greater, you can be arrested and charged for DUI/OUI under the law The penalty you could face if convicted is up to two and half years in jail and/or a fine anywhere from $500.00-$5,000.00.
Do you need a B&E or Home Invasion law firm near you?
In Massachusetts, Breaking and Entering and/or Burglary arrests can lead to serious felony charges. If you’ve been arrested for entering a dwelling, Breaking and Entering is charged as “Home Invasion”, if convicted you could be sentenced with a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in prison. If you are arrested for these serious charges, you need an attorney experienced with defending them. Contact Scott F. Bocchio at (855) 254-7841 to start protecting yourself now.
Arrested, charged, or are being investigated for a drug crime in Chester, MA, MA?
Massachusetts’ law prohibits an individual from knowingly or intentionally possessing any controlled substance without a valid prescription. If you have been charged with drug possession, to be found guilty the following must apply:
You must have actual possession of it, meaning on your person or in your control and have knowledge of the substance.
Also, Marijuana is now legal in Massachusetts for persons age 21 and older. However, you cannot use marijuana in any form in public or on federal land. You may have up to 1oz on your person and up to 10oz in your home. Driving while under the influence of marijuana is also illegal, similar to alcohol. Note, you can still be criminally charged for possessing more than 1oz of marijuana on your person. Penalties can be up to one year of jail/prison and/or a fine of up to $1,000. Also, you should research any additional rules or laws imposed by your employer, landlord, city, and/or town regarding marijuana usage. It is best to check these rules when starting a new job, moving into a new living space, or town to make sure you are not in violation of these policies.
Domestic Violence is an assault that is alleged to have occurred between persons who have a domestic relationship.
You can be charged for heroin crimes, even if you do not possess the heroin. You can face incarceration and fines just for knowing the heroin is present. If convicted for heroin possession, you can face up to two years in prison and a fine of no more than $2,000. For repeat offenders, you can face steeper sentences, more years incarcerated and/or steeper fines.
Have you been arrested or charged with domestic violence?
If you have a domestic relationship with someone and an assault occurs, you can be charged with domestic violence. Even if the alleged victim doesn’t want to file charges, prosecutors often do. 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 domestic violence attorneys can competently defend you against all assault and domestic violence allegations.
Chester, MA Armed Robbery Criminal Defense Lawyers
Massachusetts General Law Part IV Title I Chapter 265 section 17, regarding armed robbery 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 during the robbery, the assailant dons a mask or anything that causes facial distortion, the penalty is more severe. Certain firearms used during a robbery can increase the criminal penalties for armed robbery convictions. Massachusetts law Chapter 265 section 19(b) 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. Wearing a mask and pointing a shotgun at the cashier while robbing a store (armed robbery) is more serious than stealing a woman’s purse while walking down the street (unarmed robbery). Armed or unarmed robbery, both carry severe penalties.
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