Criminal Defense Law Firm Near Bedford, MA

For over 12 years, Scott F Bocchio has served as a criminal defense lawyer serving Bedford, MA and the nearby cities. Our criminal defense lawyers have well over 25 years overall court room experience.  We are conveniently located to work for you in Bedford, MA area courts. Whether you’re facing a DUI/OUI or a drug related crime, we defend and represent you. Our lawyers have vast legal experience in all drug possession-related allegations and arrests, ensuring you know your protections under the law and defend them. If you have been apprehended for one of these criminal activities, call or email our office as soon as you can. We will sit down with you and inform you of your rights, represent you in court and contend for the least achievable sentence. Our staff of committed criminal lawyers is persuaded you should be afforded all the rights the law provides you. We will always seek to defend your legal rights at all times. Over our years of successful defense law practice, we’ve come to know the law of Massachusetts. Knowledge of the law is only the beginning. We combine this knowledge with a legal team of attorneys who really care about their client’s futures. We go far beyond what’s expected when defending our clients to the best of our abilities.

After practicing law in the Bedford, MA area for many years, we are familiar with the local laws and state laws you may be charged under. Our law firm will analyze your circumstances and devise a comprehensive defense plan of action. We will lead you through your criminal proceedings, through each step of the process. Having a potent defense legal team on your side can help minimize the anxiety you are facing.

Arrested for DUI/OUI in Bedford, 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. 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 The punishment you could face if convicted is up to two and half years in jail and/or a fine anywhere from $500.00-$5,000.00.

If you have been arrested for Breaking & Entering/Home Invasion in or in the vicinity of Bedford, MA our criminal defense attorneys can defend you.

The common law criminal offense of Burglary or Breaking and Entering can result in a life-altering felony charge 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. A law firm with attorneys that have the trial experience and reputation are the best answer to such challenging 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.

In Massachusetts, marijuana is now legal if you are 21 or older. However, you cannot use marijuana in any form in public or on federal land. 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. 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.

If you’ve been arrested for heroin possession, you can be charged with 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. 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 Bedford, MA

If you’ve been arrested for an assault that occurred with someone with which you have a domestic relationship, you can be charged with domestic violence. Prosecutors often prosecute these cases, often despite the wishes of a complaining witness. 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. Put Attorney at law Scott Bocchio and his Criminal Defense Team’s 25 years of experience in defending Domestic Violence charges to work for you.

Arrested or Charged with Armed Robbery?

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 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. 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. 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). Nevertheless, robbery, whether armed or unarmed, is a serious crime that carries severe criminal liability.