Criminal Defense Law Firm Serving Pepperell, MA

For over 12 years, Scott F Bocchio has served as a criminal defense attorney helping Pepperell, MA and the surrounding communities. With over 25 years of combined experience throughout our legal team, Your Legal Rights Advocates are the most recognized criminal attorneys in Pepperell, MA. Whether you’re facing 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 understand your legal rights under Massachusetts law and will strive to defend them.  Don’t gamble your freedom when fighting criminal allegations. Call and talk to one of our defense attorneys, we can notify you of your protection under the law and how we will safeguard them. Our attorneys will speak with you, inform you of your legal rights, and formulate an effective criminal defense plan. We are a symbol of our clients to stop all abusive, unfair, or legally questionable practices. We are experienced with the laws of Massachusetts and how they may charge you in a criminal arrest. Not only are we incredibly knowledgeable, we are zealous about our clients. We go the extra mile when representing and defending our clients to the best of our abilities.

We are at home with the location specific laws you may be charged with if arrested or appearing in court in Pepperell, MA. We will investigate all aspects of your case so that we can pursue a dynamic defense on your behalf. It is a challenging time ahead, but we’ll get through it together- one step at a time. We’re here to defend your rights and liberties.

Arrested for DUI/OUI in Pepperell, 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 a criminal liability 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 around Pepperell, MA our criminal defense team can defend you.

Being charged under the common law crime of Burglary or Breaking and Entering is often prosecuted as a serious felony in Massachusetts. If the property alleged to have been entered is a dwelling, Breaking and Entering is charged as “Home Invasion” carrying a potential maximum penalty of up to 20 years in prison. If you are being confronted with these life altering charges, you need an attorney familiar with defending them. Contact Scott F. Bocchio at (855) 254-7841 to start defending yourself today.

Drug Offenses Require an Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer

Individuals knowingly or intentionally possessing any controlled substance without a valid prescription are violating the law in Massachusetts. If you have been charged with drug possession, to be found guilty the following must apply:

You must possess and be knowledgeable of the heroin.

Marijuana is now legal in this state if you are at least 21 years old. That being said, it still cannot be consumed in any form in public or on federal land. You may have up to 1oz on your person and up to 10oz in your home. It is against the law to drive while under the influence of marijuana, like 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 note that employers, local governments, and even landlords can impose additional rules or laws regarding marijuana usage. Always verify there are no local rules, policies, or laws that address marijuana usage.

Heroin charges do not require possession. 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. 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.

Facing Domestic Violence Charges?

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. Your right to own a firearm and your immigration status (if you are not a United States citizen) can be at risk as well as criminal convictions from misdemeanors to felonies. Our law firm is extremely capable of defending you against domestic violence charges.

Pepperell, 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 have anything that distorts your face (like a mask) on during the robbery, you may face more severe criminal penalties. If certain firearms were used in the robbery, the penalties are even more severe. 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). Even so, robberies of any type can result in severe criminal sentences if you’re convicted.