Accidents happen, but what comes next if you accidentally commit a crime? For example, if you didn’t realize that you were trespassing on private property when you cut across an empty lot on the way to the bus stop, or that you forgot to pay for an item at the self-checkout until you got...

Leaving the scene of a car accident without fulfilling your responsibilities as a driver is against the law in Massachusetts. This is referred to informally as a hit-and-run, and it can carry severe criminal consequences. Like most states, Massachusetts penalizes hit-and-run crimes harshly to send a message to others in the community. If you've...

A criminal citation is something that you may receive in the mail in Massachusetts. It is a slip of paper titled Massachusetts Uniform Citation, with details about the violation that you allegedly committed. If the box labeled “Criminal Application” at the top of the citation is checked, this is cause for concern. It is...

Sealing a criminal record in Massachusetts can have many benefits. With your criminal record showing up on even a simple background check, you may have a harder time finding housing or employment. Like all states, Massachusetts has a solution to help qualifying people clear their criminal records. If you are eligible, you may be...

If you get arrested or even accused of domestic assault and battery in Massachusetts, it can have long-lasting ramifications on your life. It is imperative to hire an experienced Middlesex County assault and battery defense lawyer to reduce your odds of a conviction if you are facing these criminal charges. You may be facing...