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Father arrested for assaulting his children, posted bail- will be arraigned on Tuesday.

Posted on April 20, 2009
Over the years, as a Boston criminal defense attorney, I have come across what has become an ?age old question?. The question is what are the limits of disciplining one?s own children. In days gone by, the answer was apparently ?whatever works?. Fortunately, those days are over...

Holyoke man arrested for assault and A and B on a police officer

Posted on April 17, 2009
About an hour and a half west of Boston, there is a town called Holyoke. In Holyoke, Julius T., 29 (hereinafter, the ?Defendant?) got arrested early evening on Tuesday. He is said to have assaulted a woman, kicked a police officer and thrown himself down a flight of stairs...

Family Plan Assault Bring Attempted Murder Charges Outside Boston

Posted on April 16, 2009
This past Monday?s posting of the Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog was about a gentleman who elected the ?self-help? approach to criminal justice. It did not end too well for him. Today?s posting demonstrates that taking said approach as a family does not work out any better than when acting solo...

28-Year-Old Mother Charged with Raping and Killing 8-Year-Old Female Neighbor

Posted on April 16, 2009
A 28-year-old mother has been charged with the murder, kidnapping, and rape of an 8-year-old girl. Melissa Huckaby was arrested last Friday in California following the discovery on April 6 of Sandra Cantu?s body in a suitcase. The piece of luggage containing her body had been thrown in a pond at a dairy farm...

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The Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog Examines Career Criminal And Felonies

Posted on April 15, 2009
Somebody should break the news to Anthony W. Of New Bedford (hereinafter, the ?Defendant?) that the criminal justice system does not give extra points for consistency. This Boston criminal defense attorney can tell you, however, that it does give extra time as a lodger in Commonwealth housing...

Another Accused MBTA Sex Offender Needs An Experienced Lawyer

Posted on April 14, 2009
The daily Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog has followed the continuing problem of groping on the MBTA over the past several months. The ongoing problem is in the news again. The MBTA has announced an event last Tuesday which ended in the arrest of Jose V...

A Tale Of Weapons And Assaults From The Wild West Side Of The Commonwealth

Posted on April 13, 2009
Recently, a Pittsfield man decided to take the ?self-help? approach at law enforcement, much as they did in the ?old west?. Well, at least, that is what his neighbors say. What do the police say? It would appear that they communicated something along the lines of, ? You have the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney?? and so on...

Boston Lawyer/Former Defendant Fights Domestic Violence Case

Posted on April 10, 2009
Today?s daily Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog features two people who are well known to the criminal justice system. In fact, one of them was featured in a posting on April 7th and can be found here. Harold P., 41, of Lynn, (hereinafter, the ?Defendant?) is a former youth sports coach and Lynn Classical hall monitor...

More than 2,000 US Inmates Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole Committed Their Crimes When They Were Minors

Posted on April 09, 2009
According to Equal Justice Initiative, there are more than 2,000 prisoners serving life sentences without parole for crimes that they committed when they were younger than 18. At least 73 of these offenders were just 13 or 14 at the time. The US Department of Justice says that the trend of giving minors life prison sentences began in the 1990?s when there was a dramatic increase in homicides committed by juveniles...

Criminal Defense Attorney Needed For Two-Time Shop Lifter

Posted on April 08, 2009
You know, sometimes you?ve just got to be proud to be American. After all, the pioneering spirit, that drive to be creative, still exists?even in these troubled times. Less than an hour away from historic downtown Boston, where there are a plethora of structures dedicated to our revolutionary past, is a place called Brockton...

Boston Criminal Attorney/Defendant "Not Guilty" Of Assault...Again

Posted on April 07, 2009
He is a famous Boston Defense Attorney...but not necessarily for his legal work. Mainly, it is his role of client that has brought Attorney Gary Z, 37, (hereinafter, the ?Defendant?) to his present notoriety. Well, there was also that 2001 People Magazine that named him as one of the ?hottest? bachelors around...

Criminal Defense Attorney Wins Search Issue In Drugs And Guns Case

Posted on April 06, 2009
The city of Lynn?s top cop, Police Chief John Suslak, is unhappy. His ire has been raised by a ruling by the Supreme Judicial Court in Boston. On Friday, he joined law enforcement officials across the state in saying that the decision barring police from frisking suspected drug dealers for weapons in most cases endangers officers...

Boston Attorney Gary Zerola Acquitted of Charges of Assaulting a Cop and Urinating in Public

Posted on April 06, 2009
For the fourth time in a year, Boston attorney Gary Zerola has been acquitted of criminal charges. Last week, a jury found Zerola found not guilty of assault and battery on a police officer, urinating in public, and disturbing the peace. The 37-year-old ex-prosecutor, who was once called People magazine?s ?Most Eligible Bachelor,? was arrested last June on the night the Boston Celtics beat the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2008 NBA Championship...

Child Rape And Assault Cases Reviewed By An Experienced Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer

Posted on April 03, 2009
Two disturbing stories involving the victimization of young girls have recently surfaced. The facts alleged in both cases defy belief...for most people. I, however, have been a criminal defense attorney in Boston for over nearly 20 years. Before that, I was a prosecutor in Brooklyn...

Guns, Drugs and Assaults Result In Home Imprisonment North Of Boston

Posted on April 02, 2009
Eric S., 46, of North Andover, (hereinafter, the ?Defendant?) is home again?for now. In fact, he is actually confined to his home and ordered to wear a bracelet monitoring system. Through the apparently successful arguments of his attorney, he is not being held in jail without bail...

Melrose YMCA Girls Basketball Coach Indicted on 20 Massachusetts Criminal Charges for Allegedly Sexual Assaulting Two Young Girls

Posted on April 02, 2009
In Massachusetts, Melrose YMCA girls basketball coach James Conner has been indicted on 20 criminal charges for his alleged sexual assault of two girls. The 51-year-old North Reading resident is also accused of videotaping the incidents using hidden cameras...

A Bomb Threat Is Not A Good Defense To Probation Violations

Posted on April 01, 2009
As last week came to a close in Lawrence, Massachusetts, its district court had a little excitement. A bomb scare was declared. Now, those believed behind the scare are facing criminal charges and need lawyers. The reason for the bomb scare? Perspective probation violation...

Boston Road Drunk Driver Asked, ?Do You Want A Lawyer With That Burger??

Posted on March 31, 2009
Raymond A., 51, of Hampden, (hereinafter, the ?Defendant?) was hungry. He just wanted a burger. But he was watched by an ambulance driver. Now, he needs an attorney. Springfield District Court was the venue for the Defendant?s little adventure to end...

Holbrook Police Investigate Massachusetts Sexting Case Involving Teen Minors Having Sex on Video; Statutory Rape Charge May Be Filed

Posted on March 31, 2009
In Massachusetts, Holbrook police are investigating a complaint by a juvenile girl that videotaped footage of her having having sexual intercourse with her boyfriend was texted to classmates and friends. Both the girl and her boyfriend are minors. The Norfolk District Attorney is investigating the girl?s claims and a ?statutory rape? charge may be filed...

Boston-Area White Collar Suspect Found Guilty Of Embezzlement

Posted on March 30, 2009
Late 2008 and 2009 (so far) may go down in history as one of the worst times nonprofit organizations have had in terms of thievery. The daily Boston Criminal Law Blog has spent a great deal of time discussing the Bernie Madoff nightmare as well as other white collar fiasco?s which have targeted individuals as well as charities...

North Of Boston-Prostitution Charges - The Sequel

Posted on March 27, 2009
Yesterday, the daily Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog visited the subject of prostitution prosecution with more than a little sarcasm and attempts at humor. I trust I have made my position known as to prosecution prosecutions, not that you asked. The fact is, however, that prostitution is illegal regardless of my opinion...

North Of Boston, Two Face Prostitution Charges

Posted on March 26, 2009
Today, the daily Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog checks in on the World?s Oldest Profession and the brave men and women in uniform who combat it every day. Yes, it is time for a story about law enforcement vs. prostitution. First, it would appear that a favorite tool of law enforcement is still the Craig?s List web site...

Boston Sex Offender Faces Jail Time For Parole Violations

Posted on March 25, 2009
Yesterday, outrage erupted in Natick District Court as a Boston homeless shelter resident stood with his attorney as his victims demanded his incarceration. The dramatic scene unfolded when the mother of a sexually abused child chastised the judge for allowing a sexual offender to remain free despite alleged parole violations...

Domestic Violence Defendant Gets New Charges And Needs Miracle Lawyer

Posted on March 24, 2009
As any regular reader knows, the daily Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog regularly announces membership news of the ?Hey, I Bet I Can Make This Situation Worse? Club. Today, to the north of Beantown, we have a new member...who should be national chairman. When he gets out of custody, that is...

?Sexting? in Massachusetts Could Lead to Child Pornography Charges and Sex Offender Status

Posted on March 24, 2009
In the United States, a number of arrests involving teenagers and young adults ?sexting? have lead to media speculation about this new activity that has grown popular among young people. ?Sexting,? involves sending nude or semi-nude pictures via text message...

Boston-Based Sex Offender Leaves World Of Finance For That Of Law

Posted on March 23, 2009
We have heard some real horror stories regarding people in the financial industry lately. The name ?Bernie Madoff? still brings shivers to many people?s spines. Since the discovery of Madoff?s white collar crimes, other such crimes seem to be coming to light...

Massachusetts Drug Traffic Continues

Posted on March 20, 2009
It was not an uncommon news story on Wednesday in Springfield. A Multi-defendant drug bust of heretofore unknown budding defendants. You know the drill??high-crime area?, ?ongoing investigation?, attorneys? arguing bail and mouthing ?not guilty? for their clients to recite when asked by the court...

Boston-Area Burglary Spree Comes To An End

Posted on March 19, 2009
In case all the reports of white collar crimes and pop icons assaulting each other, do not get the idea that plain everyday crimes like Massachusetts Breaking and Entering, aka the felony of Burglary, do not happen anymore. In fact, Steven M., 47, of Boston (hereinafter, the ?Defendant?) is facing the music for a string of break-ins right now...

Domestic Violence Starring Chris Brown And Rihanna Takes Center Stage

Posted on March 18, 2009
Boston waits, along with the rest of the world, for the next episode of the latest show biz soap opera. In case you have not heard?it involves Chris Brown and Rihanna, two well-known stars in the music world. The next episode is expected to air in April, when Mr...

Embezzlement In Stoneham Results In Guilty Plea

Posted on March 16, 2009
Massachusetts white collar crimes are often investigated without the target of that investigation having any idea that they have come under scrutiny. There are a number of business-related crimes that are prosecuted all the time. Often, it is that Attorney General?s Office, rather than the District Attorney?s Office that performs these investigations and resulting prosecutions...

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