Criminal Defense Lawyer Serving East Boston, MA

Charged with a crime in or near East Boston, MA? Scott F. Boochio is a criminal defense attorney that can defend your rights. He has more than 12 years of winning criminal defense practice. Our criminal defense lawyers have more than 25 years blended trial experience.  We have the legal skills to work for you in East Boston, MA area courts. If you have been arrested for Drug Crimes, DUI/OUI, Misdemeanors, and Felonies we can defend you. Our law firm is skilled in the intricacies of DUI, OUI, and drug possession laws. We understand your legal rights under Massachusetts criminal law and will work to defend them.  Don’t gamble your freedom when fighting criminal allegations. Call and speak with one of our defense attorneys, we know how to educate you of your legal rights and how we will safeguard them. We advise you call or email one of our criminal defense lawyers as soon as possible, the quicker you retain a lawyer the quicker we can start defending your legal rights. Our legal team of committed criminal lawyers believes you should be afforded all the protection the law provides you. We will always seek to defend your rights at all times. As attorneys, our group knows Massachusetts criminal laws. Knowledge of the criminal law is only the beginning. We integrate this legal knowledge with a team of lawyers who really care about their client’s futures. We go above and beyond when representing our clients to the best of our abilities.

After serving the East Boston, MA area for several years, we know the local laws and state laws you may be charged under. As defense attorneys, we review your situation and create a specific defense answer to respond to the charges you are facing. We will advise you during your criminal case, through each step of the process. We’ll act to make sure you get the best possible outcome.

Looking for a DUI/OUI attorney near you?

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 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.

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

Being arrested, charged, and convicted of the common law crime of Burglary or Breaking and Entering is often prosecuted as a severe felony 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. An attorney’s experience and reputation are the best solution to such serious charges. Contact Scott F. Bocchio at (855) 254-7841.

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

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.

Marijuana is now legal in this state if you are at least 21 years old. Although legal, you cannot use marijuana on federal lands, or in public. 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 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.

You can be charged for heroin crimes, even if you do not possess the heroin. You can face incarceration and fines just for knowing the heroin is present. 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. If this is not your first heroin possession conviction, you face longer prison times or higher fines, or both.

Domestic violence defense in East Boston, MA

An assault that is alleged to have occurred between persons who have a domestic relationship is considered 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. Our domestic violence attorneys can competently defend you against all assault and domestic violence allegations.

Armed Robbery Criminal Defense Lawyer East Boston, 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. According to Massachusetts law, unarmed robbery is defined as: 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). Robberies of all types carry severe criminal penalties in Massachusetts.