Charged with a crime in or near Lynn, MA? Scott F. Boochio is a criminal defense attorney at law that can help you. He has more than 12 years of winning criminal defense practice. Our criminal defense lawyers have more than 25 years combined trial experience. We know how to defend you in Lynn, MA area courts. Whether you’re being charged with a DUI/OUI or a drug related crime, we defend and represent you. Our lawyers have practical legal knowledge in all drug possession-related cases, we make sure you understand your legal rights and defend them. Don’t endanger your future when being confronted with criminal allegations. Call and talk to one of our defense lawyers, we know how to educate you of your rights and how we will defend them. We advise you get in touch with one of our criminal defense lawyers as soon as you can, the earlier you retain a lawyer the sooner we can start defending your legal rights. We defend our clients against all abusive, unfair, or legally debateable practices. Over our decades of successful defense law practice, we’ve become very proficient in the law of Massachusetts. Not only are we incredibly knowledgeable, we are serious about our clients. We go the distance when representing our clients to the best of our abilities.
As attorneys, our team understands Massachusetts criminal laws.
After practicing law in the Lynn, MA area for a number of years, we understand the local laws and state laws you may be charged under. You must have an attorney who can establish a complete and air-tight defense for your case. We will advise you throughout your criminal case, all throughout the trial process. We’re here to defend your rights and liberties.
Looking for a DUI/OUI lawyer near you?
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. If you are arrested while operating a motor vehicle and have a BAC of .08 or higher, you are in violation of the law. You will face a 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 attorney at law Lynn, MA and the surrounding towns.
The common law crime of Burglary or Breaking and Entering can result in a serious 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. When your future is at risk, you need a lawyer that understands how to defend you against these allegations.
Massachusetts Drug Offenses Criminal Defense Lawyer
Massachusetts’ law prohibits an individual from knowingly or intentionally possessing any controlled substance without a valid prescription. You can face punishment of up to one year of incarceration and/or up to a $1000.00 fine. Usually 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 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 limits are; 10oz at your home, 1oz on your person. Driving while under the influence of marijuana is also illegal, similar to alcohol. 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. 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.
Domestic Violence is an assault that is alleged to have occurred between persons who have a domestic relationship.
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. 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. 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 Lynn, MA
Domestic Violence is an assault that is alleged to have occurred between persons who have a domestic relationship. 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 domestic violence attorneys can competently defend you against all assault and domestic violence allegations.
Armed Robbery Criminal Defense Lawyer Lynn, 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. 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. Robberies of all types carry severe criminal penalties in Massachusetts.
