Criminal Defense Lawyer in Marblehead, MA

Are you in need of an experienced criminal defense lawyer near you? For more than 12 years Scott F. Boochio has defended those fighting criminal charges in Marblehead, MA and the surrounding communities.

Our law firm, Your Legal Rights Advocates, has more than a quarter century of criminal defense law experience. Our lawyers can represent you in your Marblehead, MA criminal matter.

If you are arrested for criminal allegations in the Marblehead, MA area, we have the expertise to defend you and secure your freedom. We focus on your defense, irrespective of the crime you’ve been charged with.

Our lawyers have practical legal knowledge in all drug possession-related cases, helping you understand your rights and defend them.   Don’t risk your freedom when being confronted with criminal charges. Call and talk to one of our defense lawyers, we will educate you of your rights and how we will safeguard them. We will consult with you and inform you of your rights, represent you in the courtroom and fight for the least possible criminal sentence. Our staff of committed criminal lawyers believes you should be afforded all the protection the law allows you. We will work to protect your rights at all times.

We are experienced with the laws of Massachusetts and how they may charge you in a criminal arrest. We commit our expertise in protecting our clients. You should have the best defense available, and we take pride in delivering it. We go the extra mile when representing our clients to the best of our abilities.

After practicing law in the Marblehead, MA area for a number of years, we know the local laws and state laws you may be charged under. You must have a lawyer who can build a sound and air-tight defense for your situation. We will lead you throughout your criminal proceedings, through each step of the process. Having a potent defense attorney in your corner can help reduce the stress you are experiencing.

Arrested for DUI/OUI in Marblehead, MA?

Massachusetts’ General Law Part I Title XIV 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 You may face criminal liability of up to two and half years in jail and/or a fine anywhere from $500.00-$5,000.00.

B&E and/or Home Invasion bears severe criminal sentences in Massachusetts. You need a knowledgeable criminal defense law firm to defend you if you have been arrested for these criminal activities.

Stemming from the common law crime of Burglary or Breaking and Entering can be a severe felony in Massachusetts. 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 serious charges, you need a lawyer experienced with defending them. Contact Scott F. Bocchio at (855) 254-7841 to start protecting yourself today.

Massachusetts Drug Offenses Criminal Defense Attorney

Individuals knowingly or intentionally possessing any controlled substance without a valid prescription are violating the law in Massachusetts. 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. Although legal, you cannot use marijuana on federal lands, or in public. The possession limit is up to 10 oz in your home, and no more than 1 oz on your person. Like alcohol, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of marijuana. But, it is still a criminal offense to possess more than one ounce of marijuana. You can face a criminal sentence of up to one year of incarceration and/or up to a $1000.00 fine. Additionally, employers, landlords, cities, and towns may have their own policies concerning the use of recreational marijuana. Best practice is to thoroughly know the local laws, employer’s rules, and even housing policies that refer to marijuana and its use.

If the arrest is for heroin possession, you do not need to be in actual possession of the substance to face criminal charges. 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. Heroin possession carries a criminal sentence of up to two years incarceration and a fine up to $2,000. Subsequent offenses carry criminal liability of up to five years of incarceration in the state prison and/or a fine of up to $5000.00 and imprisonment in jail or the house of corrections for up to 2 and a half years.

Marblehead, MA Domestic Violence Criminal Defense Lawyer

Domestic Violence is an assault that is alleged to have occurred between persons who have a domestic relationship. This charge is pursued vigorously by prosecutors, often despite the wishes of a complaining witness. Domestic Violence can range from misdemeanor to felony charges, each carrying not only their substantive penalties but also possible collateral consequences, affecting rights to own or possess firearms and the ability of non-citizens to remain in the United States. Our firm’s 25 years of criminal defense, including assault and domestic violence, can give you the confidence you need to face these charges confidently.

Criminal Defense of Armed Robbery

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. If certain firearms were used in the robbery, the penalties are even more severe. 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). Even so, robberies of any type can result in severe criminal sentences if you’re convicted.