Criminal Defense Attorney in Ayer, MA

For over 12 years, Scott F Bocchio has practiced law as a criminal defense attorney serving Ayer, MA and the nearby areas. Our criminal defense lawyers have more than 25 years blended experience.  We have the legal skills to work for you in Ayer, MA area courts. If you are dealing with criminal charges in the Ayer, MA area, we have the experience to defend you and protect your liberty. We represent your interests, no matter the crime you’ve been arrested for. Drug Possession and DUI/OUI carry heavy criminal penalties in Massachusetts. Our legal team can safeguard your rights and ensure you are treated equally under the law.If you have been jailed for one of these criminal activities, contact our office as soon as possible. Our attorneys will meet with you, inform you of your rights, and put together a strong defense plan. Our team of hardworking criminal lawyers is persuaded you deserve all the protection the law allows you. We will fight for your protection under the law at all times. Over our decades of effective defense law experience, we’ve come to know the law of Massachusetts. We dedicate our expertise in defending our clients. You deserve the best defense possible, and we pride ourselves in providing it. We will aggressively defend you at every step of the criminal proceedings.

We are at home with the laws you may be charged under if charged with a crime or appearing the courtroom in Ayer, MA. You must have an attorney at law who can develop a sound and rigorous defense for your charges. We know how stressful a criminal accusation can be. We will stand with you for the duration of this challenge. We’re here to defend your rights and liberties.

Looking for a DUI/OUI lawyer near you?

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 will face criminal liability of 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 lawyer near you?

The common law criminal offense of Burglary or Breaking and Entering can result in a serious felony charge 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. When your future is at risk, you need a lawyer that knows how to defend you against these charges.

Arrested, charged, or are being investigated for a drug crime in Ayer, MA, MA?

Individuals knowingly or intentionally possessing any controlled substance without a valid prescription are violating the law in Massachusetts. Up to one year of incarceration and/or up to a $1000.00 fine is the penalty for these crimes in Massachusetts. The fines and amount you spend to defend yourself can vary depending 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.

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. It is against the law to drive while under the influence of marijuana, like alcohol. 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 note that employers, local governments, and even landlords can impose additional rules or laws regarding marijuana usage. Always verify there are no local rules, policies, or laws that address marijuana usage.

If the arrest is for heroin possession, you do not need to be in actual possession of the substance to face criminal liability. 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. A first offense possession of heroin conviction can result in a criminal sentence of up to two years in the house of corrections and up to a $2000.00 fine. For repeat offenders, you can face steeper sentences, more years incarcerated and/or steeper fines.

Domestic violence defense in Ayer, MA

Domestic Violence is an assault that is alleged to have occurred between persons who have a domestic relationship. Prosecutors often prosecute these cases, 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 firm’s 25 years of criminal defense, including assault and domestic violence, can give you the confidence you need to face these charges confidently.

Facing allegations of armed robbery in Ayer, MA?

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 you have anything that distorts your face (like a mask) on during the robbery, you may face more severe criminal penalties. 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. Robbing a convenience store while wearing a mask and pointing a shotgun at the cashier (ex. armed robbery) is more serious than snatching a woman’s purse while walking down the street (ex. unarmed robbery). Armed or unarmed robbery, both carry severe penalties.