Criminal Defense Attorney Near Littleton Common, MA

For over 12 years, Scott F Bocchio has served as a criminal defense lawyer helping Littleton Common, MA and the nearby areas. Our law firm, Your Legal Rights Advocates, has more than 25 years of criminal defense law practice. Our attorneys can defend you in your Littleton Common, MA criminal case. Whether you’re being charged with a DUI/OUI or a drug related crime, we defend you. Our law firm is skilled in the intricacies of DUI, OUI, and drug possession laws. We know your legal rights under Massachusetts law and will strive to defend them.If you’ve found yourself in a position where you need to have a criminal defense attorney to represent and defend you in your criminal proceedings, get in touch with our team. Our legal team will meet with you, notify you of your protection under the law, and formulate a successful criminal defense strategy. As an aggressive team of attorneys, we defend our clients against abusive, unfair, or unwanted charges. We are no stranger to the laws of Massachusetts and how they may charge you in a criminal case. Not only are we truly knowledgeable, we are zealous about our clients. When you are arrested for criminal allegations, potential heavy penalties, and even your loss of liberty, our law firm fights for you.

A local criminal defense attorney knows the local specific laws that may apply to your criminal case. We’ve practiced in this area and know the Littleton Common, MA criminal system You will need a lawyer who can build a comprehensive and leak-proof defense for your situation. It will be a tough climb ahead, but we’ll meet the challenge together- one step at a time. We will give you self-assurance knowing we are looking after you.

Looking for a DUI/OUI attorney 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 sentences of up to two and half years in jail and/or a fine anywhere from $500.00-$5,000.00.

Breaking & Entering/Home Invasion criminal defense lawyer Littleton Common, MA and the neighboring towns.

Being arrested, charged, and convicted of the common law crime of Burglary or Breaking and Entering is often prosecuted as a severe felony in Massachusetts. 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 a lawyer familiar with defending them. Contact Scott F. Bocchio at (855) 254-7841 to start defending yourself today.

Massachusetts Drug Offenses Criminal Defense Lawyer

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 knowledge of the substance, have actual possession of it, meaning on your person or in your control.

In Massachusetts, marijuana is now legal if you are 21 or older. Although legal, you cannot use marijuana on federal lands, or in public. The law says no more than 1 oz in your possession and no more than 10 oz in your home. Driving while under the influence of marijuana is also illegal, similar to 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, you should research any additional rules or laws imposed by your employer, landlord, city, and/or town regarding marijuana usage. Best practice is to thoroughly know the local laws, employer’s rules, and even housing policies that refer to marijuana and its use.

If you’ve been arrested for heroin possession, you can face criminal charges even if you’re not in possession of the heroin. Just knowing heroin is present can lead to a criminal sentence 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. Additional convictions can result in convictions resulting in up to five years in prison and/or a fine of up to $5000.00

Domestic violence defense in Littleton Common, 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. Domestic violence convictions carry severe criminal as well as other potential penalties affecting your rights. 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.

Littleton Common, 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 during the robbery, the assailant dons a mask or anything that causes facial distortion, the penalty is 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. Armed robbery is considered a crime deserving more severe penalties than unarmed robbery. Nevertheless, robbery, whether armed or unarmed, is a serious crime that carries severe criminal liability.