Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Hampton, MA

Charged with a crime in or near Hampton, MA? Scott F. Boochio is a criminal defense lawyer that can help you. He has more than 12 years of effective criminal defense practice. Our criminal defense attorneys have well over 25 years overall experience.  We understand how to protect you in Hampton, MA area courts. If you are dealing with criminal charges in the Hampton, MA area, we have the knowledge to defend you and protect your freedom. We work for you, regardless of the crime you’ve been charged with. Our attorneys have extensive legal experience in all drug possession-related cases, helping you understand your protections under the law and defend them. If you have been arrested for one of these criminal offenses, call or email our office asap. We recommend you call or email one of our criminal defense lawyers as soon as possible, the sooner you retain us, the sooner we can begin defending your legal rights. We are a symbol of our clients against all harmful, unfair, or legally questionable practices. Our attorneys are tried and tested in Massachusetts criminal law. Understanding of the law is only the starting point. We incorporate this legal knowledge with a legal team of lawyers who really care about their client’s futures. We go the distance when defending our clients to the best of our abilities.

When there are very distinct and exacting laws regarding criminal offenses in Hampton, MA, it is strongly advised you hire an attorney at law who’s practiced in the region for a considerable number of years, knowing the details of your city and state’s laws. We will research all aspects of your case so that we can focus on a vigorous defense as your legal representative. Criminal proceedings can be complex. We’ll make sure you realize what is happening and how we are defending your case. We will give you confidence knowing we are defending you.

Drunk Driving Criminal Defense Attorney Hampton, 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. If you are stopped and arrested while operating a motor vehicle and have a BAC of .08 or higher, you are in violation of 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.

Breaking & Entering/Home Invasion criminal defense lawyer Hampton, MA and the bordering towns.

In Massachusetts, Breaking and Entering and/or Burglary offenses 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. A lawyer’s trial experience and reputation are the best response to such life altering charges. Contact Scott F. Bocchio at (855) 254-7841.

Drug Possession, Sale, and other Drug Crimes.

Massachusetts’ law prohibits an individual from knowingly or intentionally possessing any controlled substance without a valid prescription. 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.

Marijuana is now legal in this state if you are at least 21 years old. 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. It is considered illegal to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of marijuana. 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. Additionally, employers, landlords, cities, and towns may have their own policies concerning the use of recreational marijuana. 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.

You can be charged for heroin crimes, even if you do not possess the heroin. 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. Additional convictions can result in convictions resulting in up to five years in prison and/or a fine of up to $5000.00

Hampton, MA Domestic Violence Criminal Defense Lawyer

Domestic Violence is an assault that is alleged to have occurred between persons who have a domestic relationship. Even if the alleged victim doesn’t want to file charges, prosecutors often do. 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 law firm is extremely capable of defending you against domestic violence charges.

Hampton, 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 you wear a mask or distort your face in some way, the penalties are more severe. Punishment is greater yet if, during the commission of the robbery, the assailant is armed with certain firearms. Chapter 265 section 19(b) of state law defines unarmed robbery by stating; 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. Armed or unarmed robbery, both carry severe penalties.