Criminal Defense Lawyer Serving Belmont, MA

Charged with a crime in or near Belmont, MA? Scott F. Boochio is a criminal defense lawyer that can help you. He has more than 12 years of successful criminal defense practice. Our criminal defense lawyers have well over 25 years overall trial experience.  We understand how to work for you in Belmont, MA area courts. Whether you’re coping with a DUI/OUI or a drug related crime, we defend and represent you. Drug Possession and DUI/OUI carry weighty criminal sentences in Massachusetts. Our law firm can protect your rights and make certain you are treated fairly under the law.If you’ve decided you require a lawyer to represent and defend you in in the courtroom, contact our legal defense team. We will meet with you and talk about your rights, represent and defend you in the courtroom and fight for the lowest achievable sentence. As an aggressive team of attorneys, we contend our clients against abusive, unjust, or unwanted charges. Over our years of successful defense law practice, we’ve become very proficient in the law of Massachusetts. Knowledge of the law is only the beginning. We combine this legal knowledge with a team of attorneys who really care about their client’s futures. We go the distance when representing our clients to the best of our abilities.

When there are very specific and rigid laws regarding criminal charges in Belmont, MA, it is best you hire an attorney who’s practiced in the region for a considerable number of years, knowing the ins and outs of your city and state’s laws. As defense attorneys, we examine your charges and prepare an individual defense answer to respond to the charges you are facing. We know how aggravating a criminal charge can be. We will walk with you during this challenge. We’ll work to ensure you attain the least possible sentence..

Arrested for DUI/OUI in Belmont, 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 sentence 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.

Looking for a B&E or Home Invasion lawyer near you?

The common law crime of Burglary or Breaking and Entering may 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 facing a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in prison. A lawyer’s trial experience and reputation are the best solution to such challenging charges. Contact Scott F. Bocchio at (855) 254-7841.

Arrested, charged, or are being investigated for a drug crime in Belmont, MA, MA?

Individuals knowingly or intentionally possessing any controlled substance without a valid prescription are violating the law in Massachusetts. 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 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. The law says no more than 1 oz in your possession and no more than 10 oz 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. When starting a new job, moving into a new dwelling, or moving locations you should do the research to ensure you are not in violation of any other rules, policies, or laws.

You do not need to actually possess heroin to be charged with a crime. 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. Actual possession of heroin (first offense) carries a criminal liability 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.

Belmont, MA Domestic Violence Criminal Defense Law Firm

If you have a domestic relationship with someone and an assault occurs, you can be charged with domestic violence. 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.

Belmont, 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. If during the commission of the robbery, the assailant is armed with certain firearms, the punishments are greater still. Massachusetts law Chapter 265 section 19(b) 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. Armed or unarmed robbery, both carry severe penalties.