Defending Against Restraining Orders in Massachusetts: 209A vs. 258E
Understanding Restraining Orders in Massachusetts Restraining orders are serious court orders that restrict one person’s ability to contact or come near another. In Massachusetts, there are two main types: 209A Abuse Prevention Orders and 258E Harassment Prevention Orders. While both serve to protect individuals, they are used in different circumstances and carry different legal standards. […]
Understanding Criminal Harassment Charges in Massachusetts
Criminal harassment is a serious offense in Massachusetts that can have lasting legal, personal, and professional consequences. Often arising from repeated and unwanted contact or conduct, criminal harassment is distinct from other offenses like stalking or civil harassment, and it can lead to both misdemeanor and felony charges depending on the circumstances. Understanding what constitutes […]
Aggravated Assault in Massachusetts: Definition, Types, Penalties, and the Importance of Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney
Assault is a serious crime that involves intentionally causing or attempting to cause harm to another person. When the assault is carried out with a weapon or causes serious bodily injury, it is known as aggravated assault. In Massachusetts, aggravated assault is a felony offense that carries severe penalties, including imprisonment, fines, and a criminal […]
Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon
Attorney Leone represented a juvenile at a Clerk- Magistrate’s “show cause hearing” in the West Roxbury District Court. The juvenile in this particular case had been accused of having committed the crime of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. At the hearing to determine whether there was probable cause, Attorney Leone was able to […]
Charged with Inhalation of a Toxic Substance and Possession of Class B Drugs
Attorney Leone defended a client that was charged with Inhalation of a Toxic Substance, Possession of Class B Drugs, Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol. Attorney Leone was able to get the OUI charge dismissed after an evidentiary hearing before the Clerk Magistrate, and […]