Criminal Defense Lawyer Near Arlington, MA

Scott Bocchio, criminal defense attorney at law, has served those arrested around the Arlington, MA area for more than a decade.

Your Legal Rights Advocates has more than a quarter century of criminal defense law experience. Our criminal defense legal team can defend you in your Arlington, MA criminal matter.

If you have been arrested for Drug Crimes, DUI/OUI, Misdemeanors, and Felonies we can aggressively defend you.

Drug Possession and DUI/OUI carry hefty criminal sentences in Massachusetts. Our legal team can safeguard your rights and see that you are dealt with equally under the law.  Don’t risk your future when being confronted with criminal allegations. Call and speak with one of our defense lawyers, we can educate you of your rights and how we will aggressively defend them. We will consult with you and inform you of your rights, represent and defend you in in front of the judge and argue for the lowest possible sentence. Our team of dedicated criminal attorneys is convinced you should be afforded all the safeguards the law allows you. We will fight for your legal rights at all times.

We are no stranger to the laws of Massachusetts and how they may charge you in a criminal arrest. Not only are we truly knowledgeable, we are passionate about our clients. When you are facing criminal allegations, potentiality heavy penalties, and even your incarceration, our team fights for you.

We are familiar with the location specific laws you may be charged with if arrested or appearing the courtroom in Arlington, MA. We will examine all aspects of your case so that we can focus on a dynamic defense for you. Criminal cases can be complicated. We’ll see that you realize what is taking place and how we are defending your case. We’ll act to see that you receive the best possible outcome.

Drunk Driving Criminal Defense Attorney at law Arlington, MA

Massachusetts’ DUI/OUI law says; 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.
If you are arrested while operating a motor vehicle and 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.

Searching for a B&E or Home Invasion attorney near you?

Burglary and/or Breaking and Entering offenses are severe offenses in Arlington, 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 serious charges, you need a lawyer familiar with defending them. Contact Scott F. Bocchio at (855) 254-7841 to start defending yourself today.

Massachusetts Drug Offenses Criminal Defense Attorney at law

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 possess and be knowledgeable of the heroin.

Marijuana is now legal in this state if you are at least 21 years old. That being said, it still cannot be consumed 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. It is against the law to drive while under the influence of marijuana, like 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. Always verify there are no local rules, policies, or laws that address marijuana usage.

You do not need to actually possess heroin to be charged with a crime. If convicted for knowing of the heroin’s presence, you can face up to one year of incarceration and up to a fine of $1,000. If convicted for heroin possession, you can face up to two years in prison and a fine of no more than $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.

Domestic violence defense in Arlington, MA

An assault that is alleged to have occurred between persons who have a domestic relationship is considered domestic violence . Prosecutors often prosecute these cases, often despite the wishes of a complaining witness. From misdemeanor to felony charges, domestic violence convictions carry their own criminal penalties. A conviction can also affect your rights to own or possess a firearm, and if you are not a US citizen, your immigration status can be negatively affected as well. Our law firm is extremely capable of defending you against domestic violence charges.

Arlington, MA Armed Robbery Criminal Defense Lawyers

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. 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. 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. Even so, robberies of any type can result in severe criminal sentences if you’re convicted.