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Welcome to the blog page of The Law Offices of Elliot Savitz & Scott Bradley. Here, you’ll find insightful articles, legal updates, and practical advice on various aspects of criminal defense and real estate law. Our blog is designed to help you navigate complex legal matters with confidence, offering guidance on everything from understanding your rights to preparing for court appearances. Whether you’re facing charges or looking to make informed decisions about real estate transactions, our expertise is here to support you. Explore our posts to stay informed and empowered.
If you are charged in Massachusetts, my best legal advice to you is to hire the best Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer you can. And, if you are looking on the Internet, make sure you type in Massachusetts criminal defense or criminal attorney or lawyer. And, better yet, specify the crime, with which you have been charged, and where it took place or the court where you are charged.
El conductor que mató a Melanie era reincidente por conducir ebrio o bajo los efectos del alcohol. Tras la trágica muerte de Melanie, su abuelo, Ron Bersani, encabezó una campaña para que se aprobara la ley de Melanie. Diez años después de la muerte de Melanie, Ron Bersani vuelve a pedir leyes más duras tras la detención de Guy Patierno, de 62 años, de Billerica, que fue arrestado por su duodécima infracción de conducir ebrio o bajo los efectos del alcohol. La licencia de Patierno fue revocada de por vida después de su 10 ª OUI o DUI. Sin embargo, siguió conduciendo.
One of the more famous Assault & Battery cases in recent years involved Chris Brown and Rihanna. They were in a car when they got into an argument, and Brown tried to force her out of the car. When this tactic failed, he punched her repeatedly, and then threatened to beat her when the couple got home. However, when Brown thought Rihanna had called the police, he told her he would kill her, and then continued to punch her, bite her and choke her. Eventually, Brown was sentenced to five years’ probation and six months of community service.
Just because you are charged with an Indecent Assault and Battery does not mean you are guilty. Perhaps there was a misunderstanding or a witness was confused or maybe you just made a mistake. No matter what the reason, you need the services of a Massachusetts criminal defense attorney, who has the experience, know-how and track record to develop a winning strategy, file the necessary motions and represent you at trial if necessary. And, you need those services as soon as possible. You need a Boston criminal lawyer, who will accompany you to the police, keep you informed about the criminal justice system and stand by your side at arraignment and throughout the legal process.
The Law Offices of Elliot Savitz & Scott Bradley have successfully defended thousands of people charged with crimes in Massachusetts, including dozens of people charged with School Zone Violations. Nonetheless, each case is unique and will require a unique defense. Fortunately, there are many legal options that we can employ to give you the best possible representation. Let us help you get your serious school zone violation charge reduced or dismissed!
According to Campaign for the Future, Massachusetts prisons have a lot to answer for, which is why you really need a Massachusetts criminal lawyer. If you are older, mentally ill or disabled, consider this: The elderly are among the fastest growing segment of the prison population… with nearly a quarter of all prisoners aged over 55. If you don’t think 55 sounds that old, then bear in mind those in prison have a physiological age some seven to ten years older than their chronological age, with the medical problems that accompany them. As the most vulnerable segment of society, their needs in prison go largely unmet.
What to Do if you are Charged Under the Massachusetts Shoplifting Laws? Anyone is capable of making a mistake, and that includes being charged with a violation of the Massachusetts shoplifting laws. However, it is so very important that you act immediately to stop what can be a simple mistake from turning into a major disaster. Being charged under the Massachusetts shoplifting laws can have very serious consequences.
If you’ve been charged with a drug-related offense in Boston, you might be wondering about the difference between simple drug possession and possession with [...]
A pesar de que la posesion de menos de 1 onza de marihuana en Massachusetts es ahora un cargo civil, no penal, todavia puede ser acusado de posesion con intento de distribucion y fabricacion, asi como un delito de zona escolar. Eso significa que por menos de 1 onza de marihuana, usted podria estar enfrentando hasta 2 anos obligatorios en la carcel, o considerablemente mas si usted es sentenciado consecutivamente a mas de un cargo. Por supuesto, por cantidades superiores a 1 onza, puede ser acusado de posesión, también.
Every personal injury claim has two basic issues: liability and damages. The first issue is who is liable for the damages you sustained and secondly, what type of damages have you sustained and to what extent have they affected you, physically, emotionally and monetarily? The likelihood is that you will need to retain the services of a Boston personal injury lawyer to prove both liability and damages in order to receive compensation.
In Massachusetts, an OUI is a criminal charge of operating under the influence of alcohol. In other states, it may be called a DUI, driving under the influence, or a DWI, driving while intoxicated. If the police suspect a driver of drunk driving, he/she will be arrested, placed into police custody, transported to and booked at the local police station. Following the booking procedure, the driver will usually be released on bail with instructions to return to court the following business day.
Personal injury is the term most commonly used to refer to an injury sustained through another person’s negligence or intentional tort. An ‘injury’ can mean physical or emotional hurt. Personal injury claims are commonly brought because of traffic accidents, as well as accidents at home, at work or even on vacation. A personal injury lawsuit may arise from a myriad of events, such as tripping on an uneven sidewalk, slipping on the ice, or being hit by a fallen branch.
Your Rights and Next Steps When police show up at your home, what you do in the first few minutes matters. If officers knock [...]
Previous blogs have explored the definition of Assault and Battery. However, just to remind you, “Assault” and “Battery” are two separate offenses but are [...]
If you are involved in an Assault and Battery case, you should not hesitate in contacting me, particularly if the incident arose from a domestic misunderstanding . In Domestic Assault & Batteries, the prosecutor will be much less inclined to dispose of the case, and therefore, it must be defended in a different manner than a normal Assault and Battery. Whether the charges against you are unsupported by the evidence, were actually the result of an accident, or were a matter of self-defense, you should contact me as soon as possible.
According to Massachusetts law, shoplifting charges can be brought against any individual for stealing goods from a retail store. However, shoplifting charges can also be brought for hiding goods on your body or elsewhere or changing a price tag or changing the package. if you find yourself in that embarrassing predicament, you should immediately call a Massachusetts criminal lawyer to protect your job, student loans, immigration status and reputation in the community.
If you’ve been accused of assault and battery in Massachusetts, you may feel pressured to explain yourself to the police or defend your actions. [...]
The instinct to explain yourself is natural—but risky If police contact you and you know you did nothing wrong, your first instinct may be [...]
Back in 1910, a man and his wife were both charged with shoplifting because they allegedly stole a pair of boots from a shop. The man took the boots from a shelf and passed them to his wife, who was subsequently caught as she attempted to leave the shop. Back then, it was presumed that a wife was under the control of her husband and therefore was not an independent agent. Accordingly, the judge directed the jury to find the woman not guilty. While this rule was applied to shoplifting and other minor offenses, it was not applied to more serious crimes like murder.
In Massachusetts, drug possession charges are serious offenses, but when certain factors are present, these charges can be elevated to aggravated drug possession, [...]
On October 28, 2005, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts passed “Melanie’s Law.” The purpose of “Melanie’s Law” was to enhance the penalties and administrative sanctions for offenders in Massachusetts who Operate Under the Influence (OUI). An OUI is more popularly referred to as a DUI in other states. It was the result of a campaign by friends of a young girl, who was killed by a repeat drunk-driver. The law came into effect in January, 2006, and resulted in much harsher penalties for an OUI or DUI. For repeat offenders, these new penalties included the installation of an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) when their licenses are reinstated or if they are issued a hardship license.
A person in Massachusetts can be charged with an Aggravated Assault, an Aggravated Battery or an Aggravated Assault & Battery. Aggravated Assault & Battery is a statutory offense that falls under Chapter 265, Section 13A of the Massachusetts General Laws. Like an Assault & Battery, it is comprised of an assault and a battery. However, similar to an Assault & Battery With a Dangerous Weapon, an Aggravated Assault & Battery is a felony. Therefore, you can be sentenced to a term in state prison.
In Massachusetts, restraining orders often play a pivotal role in assault and battery cases, particularly those involving allegations of domestic violence. These legal [...]
Back in 1919, several men attempted to escape when the police raided a house, in which they were gambling. In the ensuing melee, one of them assaulted and battered a police officer. There was some evidence that the Assault and Battery was premeditated as a way to avoid arrest. The question the court had to decide was whether only the individual who committed the Assault and Battery was liable or given the alleged premeditated nature of the crime, the whole group was guilty.
In Massachusetts, there are different punishments for OUI / DWI / DUI, depending on the number of prior convictions. For a first-time OUI/DWI/DUI Massachusetts, the driver can be sentenced up to 2 ½ years in jail and a loss of license for up to one year. For a 2nd offense, the driver can be sentenced up to 2 ½ years and a loss of license up to 2 years. However, there is a minimum mandatory sentence of 60 days in jail. For a 3rd offense, the driver must serve a minimum of 5 months in jail, up to 5 years, and a loss of license up to 8 years.
As a Boston criminal lawyer, I am more than familiar with arraignments, pre-trial conferences, Clerk’s Hearings, compliance and election, motions, trials and pleas. Practically each day, I am in a District or Superior Court in Massachusetts representing clients, like you, charged with all sorts of crimes. Too many defendants plead guilty! At the same time, I see many defendants who come into court by themselves, without an attorney, and decide to plea guilty. Why? Because they know in their hearts that they committed the crime for which they have been accused no matter if he’s accused with assault and battery and feel they have no other alternative.
Here’s What to Do Next Being charged with domestic violence in Boston can feel overwhelming and frightening. Whether you were just arrested or have [...]
Discovering you have an outstanding warrant in Massachusetts can be stressful and intimidating. Warrants don’t expire, and ignoring one can lead to arrest at [...]
There are many strategies for defending a charge of Possession with Intent to Distribute Drugs or Distribution of Drugs. Although each case is unique, The Law Offices of Elliot Savitz & Scott Bradley have years of experience and no matter the circumstances, we are prepared to protect your rights. Once we have an opportunity to read your police report and talk to you, we will begin to develop a winning game plan to give you the best defense possible. We will provide an honest and straightforward opinion of your case and explain what we can do to help you.
Facing criminal charges in Massachusetts? You may wonder: Can my charges be dropped before arraignment? While it’s rare, under the right circumstances, early resolution [...]
Arrested in Massachusetts? Learn what to do in the first 24 hours after an arrest. This Massachusetts Arrest Guide explains your rights, bail, and what to expect in Boston and Suffolk County courts.
Operacion Negligente es el crimen de manejar un vehiculo motorizado en una via publica, de una manera que puede poner en peligro al publico y puede ser devastador si usted es encontrado culpable. La pena máxima es de 2 ½ años en una casa de corrección del condado (HOC). No sólo corre el riesgo de pasar tiempo en prisión, sino que también perderá su permiso de conducir, lo que podría impedirle conseguir un empleo. También tendrá que afrontar el coste y el estrés de organizar el transporte para visitar a amigos o familiares, llevar a sus hijos al colegio o simplemente ir al cine una tarde.
Domestic assault and battery charges in Massachusetts are serious, but they’re not always clear-cut. False accusations and misunderstandings are common. Learn the most effective legal defenses—and why hiring an experienced attorney is crucial to protecting your rights.
Charged with malicious destruction of property in Massachusetts? Learn what the law considers “property damage,” when it becomes a felony, and how an experienced criminal defense attorney can help protect your record, your rights, and your future—especially if it was a one-time mistake.
Existen muchas defensas para los cargos de drogas. Por ejemplo, un cargo como posesión de marihuana con la intención de distribuir o distribución de drogas puede significar que su abogado penalista de Boston puede presentar una moción para desestimar por falta de causa probable o para suprimir las pruebas obtenidas a través de un registro e incautación ilegal. La falta de la policía para leer sus derechos Miranda puede protegerlo de las declaraciones que hizo a la policía en una situación de custodia. Su abogado penalista de Boston también puede presentar una moción para la desviación previa al juicio o negociar con el fiscal del distrito para reducir el cargo a posesión directa. Él / ella puede incluso negociar una continuación sin un hallazgo (CWOF), lo que significa que usted no perderá su licencia de conducir.
Posesion de una Sustancia Controlada es el crimen de poseer ilegalmente una sustancia controlada, a sabiendas o intencionalmente. Con el fin de demostrar que el acusado es culpable de posesión de una sustancia controlada, el fiscal debe probar 3 cosas más allá de toda duda razonable: Que la sustancia en cuestión es una sustancia controlada, que el Acusado poseía alguna cantidad perceptible de la sustancia, que el Acusado lo hizo a sabiendas o intencionadamente. La pena máxima es de 1 año en una casa del condado de corrección (HOC) o 5 años en la prisión estatal, además, existe la pérdida de su licencia de conducir por lo que es imperativo que usted contrate a un abogado con experiencia en defensa criminal.
Is your son, daughter or another loved one facing a school hearing for suspension, expulsion, academic probation? Or it maybe they are facing another type of disciplinary action. Regardless the cause, you are well-advised to hire a criminal defense attorney with the experience and expertise to fight your case and achieve a favorable outcome. We will review your school’s guidelines for defending against the initial charges and filing appeals from the first instance. So instead of going into your hearings alone and unprepared, you will have a trained, sympathetic lawyer by your side to protect your rights and vehemently and articulately argue your case.
This is a common belief—but it’s often misunderstood Many people assume that if the alleged victim in a criminal case says they don’t want [...]
Think shoplifting is a relatively modern crime? Think again. It was way back in London about the time the Pilgrims were making their plans to sail to faraway shores that shoplifting became a crime. In 1699, the British Shoplifting Act defined shoplifting as a capital crime. Little changed for the next few hundred years. Even at the beginning of the nineteenth century in England, most crimes were considered felonies, for which the punishment was execution.
Domestic Assault and Battery is the crime of threatening a family or household member (assault), together with the act of making physical contact with him/her (battery). The maximum penalty for a Domestic Assault and Battery is 2 ½ years in a county house of correction (HOC) or a fine of $1,000. If you are found guilty of Domestic Assault and Battery, you may be required to attend a certified batterer’s program for perpetrators of domestic violence.
En Massachusetts, puede ser acusado de conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol (OUI). En otros estados, el mismo delito se conoce como Conducir en estado de ebriedad (DWI) o Conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol (DUI). Un OUI puede ser un OUI de Licor o un OUI de Drogas. En cualquiera de los casos, usted es acusado de operar un vehiculo en una carretera publica o una carretera que el publico tiene acceso mientras su habilidad para conducir esta afectada por licor o drogas. Sin embargo, para ser acusado de un OUI, el individuo intoxicado no necesita estar conduciendo el vehiculo cuando el/ella es atrapado. El conductor puede estar durmiendo en un semáforo, a un lado de la carretera o incluso cambiando una rueda pinchada.
Facing drug charges in Massachusetts can be a daunting experience, especially when the distinction between drug possession and drug trafficking significantly impacts the penalties you could face. Understanding these differences is essential to building a strong defense.
Firearm and weapons charges in Massachusetts carry severe penalties, including mandatory jail time. Learn about your rights, defenses, and how a skilled lawyer can protect your future.
When it comes to property damage charges in Massachusetts, the consequences can be severe. Whether you’re accused of spray-painting a building, smashing a car window, or causing damage during a dispute, the law treats Malicious Destruction of Property (MDP) very seriously.
Aggravated Assault & Battery by definition occurs when one person causes or tries to cause a severe injury to another person, with the use of a deadly weapon.In Massachusetts, a person can be charged with an Assault, a Battery, or an Assault And Battery (A&B). The Assault is the crime of threatening a person with physical force, while the Battery is the act of making physical contact with the victim. The definition of an Assault & Battery (A&B), on the other hand, involves a single crime that includes the crime of threatening a person (Assault) together with the act of making physical contact with him/her (Battery).
Not sure if your property damage charge is a felony in Massachusetts? Learn how the value of the damage and type of property involved can impact your case—and why even a single incident could lead to serious legal consequences if not handled properly.
Perhaps you had a few drinks and hit a stop sign…or a tree…or a curb. Or you were swerving from lane to lane…or driving erratically. The police came along and checked your driver’s license. They asked you to do some field sobriety tests. Recite the alphabet…without singing it. Stand on one foot. Count backwards from 100 to 87. Walk 9 steps heal to toe, then turn around and walk back. Maybe they asked you to take a breath test. Then they asked you to put your hands behind your back. They handcuffed you and drove you to the police station.
If you are facing a shoplifting charge in Boston, Massachusetts, it is important to work with an experienced Boston criminal attorney to get the best possible result. Boston shoplifting charges are dependent on the value of the goods stolen and whether it is your first offense. I am an experienced and qualified Boston criminal attorney, who has represented many clients facing shoplifting charges in Boston. I have an excellent track record and will fight aggressively to defend you in court.
Obviously, penalties like possession of marijuana are very severe. Not only might you end up in jail, but you may also be deported if you are not a citizen of the United States. Also, besides your reputation in the community, your job may be in jeopardy or you won’t be able to take your kids to school if you cannot drive. So the first thing you need to do is hire a Boston criminal lawyer. He/she will have the experience to guide you through the court system, to file the appropriate motions to suppress and/or dismiss and prepare for trial, if necessary.
Possession of a Controlled Substance is the crime of unlawfully possessing a controlled substance, knowingly or intentionally. Whichever possession offense you are being accused of, you will need an experienced attorney to talk you through your options and fight for your best interests in court. The attorneys at The Law Offices of Elliot Savitz & Scott Bradley are experts in criminal law. They will ensure that your case is heard, while using their wealth of experience in Massachusetts law to minimize the impact these charges have on your life.
If you are charged with Robbery in Massachusetts, you need to consult with a criminal defense attorney immediately! A criminal charge for a felony, such as robbery, will be prosecuted in the Superior Court, and the defendant can be incarcerated in state prison for a period of years, up to life. Exact sentencing depends on guidelines set by the Massachusetts courts, as well as the judge’s discretion. Cases like these often continue in court for a considerable amount of time. At The Law Offices of Elliot Savitz & Scott Bradley, our lawyers are willing to make as many appearances as necessary to handle your case.
Ask your experienced Shoplifting Attorney if he/she will review your case for free during an initial consultation. Most attorneys will be happy to give an initial free consultation. When you attend this meeting, you should bring all material that is important to your case, including the police report, complaint, your probation record, and any other documentation you have available. Ask your Shoplifting Attorney to give you a clear and honest opinion of what your legal options are, and how he/she can help you to build the best defense possible for your case. Tell your Shoplifting Attorney of your concerns because he/she understands only too well what a stressful and overwhelming situation facing a criminal charge can be. You need to feel confident that your Shoplifting Attorney will be able to navigate you through the legal process and get the best outcome possible.
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