Charged with a crime in or near Dracut, MA? Scott F. Boochio is a criminal defense attorney at law that can help you. He has more than 12 years of successful criminal defense practice. Our criminal defense law firm has greater than 25 years overall court room experience. We have the legal skills to protect you in Dracut, MA area courts. If you are dealing with criminal allegations in the Dracut, MA area, we have the experience to defend your rights and secure your liberty. We represent your interests, no matter the criminal offense you’ve been arrested for. Drug Possession and DUI/OUI carry heavy criminal sentences in Massachusetts. Our legal team can defend your rights and see that you are dealt with fairly under the law.If you’ve come to the conclusion that you need to have legal counsel to represent and defend you in your criminal proceedings, get in touch with our legal defense team. Our attorneys will speak with you, notify you of your rights, and put together a strong legal plan of action. As your team of attorneys, we defend our clients against scandalous, unfair, or harassing charges. Our attorneys are well-versed in Massachusetts criminal law. Not only are we incredibly knowledgeable, we are passionate about our clients. We will seek to defend you at every phase of the criminal proceedings.
We are familiar with the laws of Massachusetts and how they may charge you in a criminal case.
We are no stranger to the local laws you may be charged under if charged with a crime or appearing in front of the judge in Dracut, MA. We will research all factors of your case so that we can focus on a vigorous defense as your legal representative. We will guide you throughout your criminal case, through each step of the process. We’re here to make this as painless as possible.
Drunk Driving Criminal Defense Attorney at law Dracut, MA
Driving under the influence in Massachusetts is governed by Massachusetts’ General Law Part I Title XIV Chapter 90 section 24(1)(a)(1), which 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.
If you have been jailed for Breaking & Entering/Home Invasion in or near Dracut, MA our criminal defense attorneys can defend you.
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. When your future is at risk, you need a lawyer that understands how to defend you against these allegations.
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. You can face punishment of up to one year of incarceration and/or up to a $1000.00 fine. Generally fines and the amount spent vary on the substance itself and the amount found on your person. To be found guilty of possession, you must:
You must possess and be knowledgeable of the heroin.
In Massachusetts, marijuana is now legal if you are 21 or older. That being said, it still cannot be consumed in any form in public or on federal land. The limits are; 10oz at your home, 1oz 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. Employers, cities, and landlords may also impose additional rules, regulations, or laws that govern marijuana usage can also apply. 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 have a domestic relationship with someone and an assault occurs, you can be charged with domestic violence.
You can be charged for heroin crimes, even if you do not possess 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. 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.
Facing Domestic Violence Charges?
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 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.
Arrested or Charged with 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 during the robbery, the assailant dons a mask or anything that causes facial distortion, the penalty is more severe. If certain firearms were used in the robbery, the penalties are even more severe. 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. Robberies of all types carry severe criminal penalties in Massachusetts.
