by bkabritsor | Nov 3, 2020 | Criminal Defense
In Massachusetts, law enforcement can arrest you for DUI if you have a blood alcohol content of at least 0.08%. This state law also applies to intoxication by controlled substances. Review the Massachusetts laws about driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs....
by bkabritsor | Nov 1, 2020 | Criminal Defense
When you spent the majority of your time living alongside your parents, you may find yourself living an entirely new lifestyle once you get to college. Many college students experiment with drugs or alcohol while attending school, but if you are a recipient of...
by bkabritsor | Jul 6, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Massachusetts law defines assault as intending or trying to use force against another person. If this attempt succeeds, the offender could receive assault and battery charges, defined as deliberate nonconsensual or harmful contact with another person. When facing...
by bkabritsor | Apr 22, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Massachusetts has strict DUI laws. Even if the offense is your first run-in with the law, the state statutes set out a clear path of how the court will deal with it. You may not believe a one-time decision may impact so many other areas of your life, but it is...
by bkabritsor | Feb 21, 2020 | Criminal Defense
An arrest for drug possession in Massachusetts can result in serious penalties, which vary depending on the type of drug, the amount and other factors. College students may be subject to sanctions from their universities as well as legal consequences such as fines,...
by bkabritsor | Jan 21, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Across the United States, it is common for authorities to administer a breath test to check blood alcohol when pulling someone over for potential drunk driving. After a brief suspension, prosecutors in Massachusetts can once again enter results into evidence at trial....
by Levin and Levin, LLP | Oct 3, 2019 | Criminal Defense
According to recent reports, a 40-year-old Quincy man has been arrested on several drug charges, including trafficking fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute a class B drug and possession with intent to distribute class D drugs, which are prescription...
by Levin and Levin, LLP | Sep 6, 2019 | Criminal Defense
On August 12, 2019 the U.S. Department of Homeland Security finalized what is known as the “public charge” rule. It is slated to go into effect on October 15, 2019 and has the potential to cause the great majority of immigrants to be denied a green card or...
by Levin and Levin, LLP | Aug 16, 2019 | Criminal Defense
As the Trump administration continues its high-profile crackdown on immigration, many immigrants are worried. Some fear that anything they do to step out of line can endanger their immigration status.Recently, the administration announced a new rule that could deny...
by Levin and Levin, LLP | May 30, 2019 | Criminal Defense
As the Trump administration continues its efforts to crack down on illegal immigration, many legal battles have been playing out in Massachusetts courts. Recently, a federal court in Boston began hearing arguments over the enforcement activities of U.S. Immigration...
