Criminal Addicts in Massachusetts.

It is estimated that over half of the 2+ million people in U.S. prisons have a clinical addiction.  These statistics come from the National Association of Drug Court Professionals.  If the underlying cause of crime is that someone is addicted, then what are we doing as a society to address and start ameliorating that problem?

When someone you love has been accused of a criminal act it is important to understand what was their state of mind when the crime was committed?  In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts there is a special court where defendants who have been proven to have a substance abuse problem are able to be supervised.  Massachusetts now has nearly 30 such drug courts.

Recognizing your options when you or a loved one are accused of committing a crime is essential.  Of course, you need a professional veteran of the court system to understand them all.  That is why your first phone call is to Massachusetts criminal drug court professional Paul R. Moraski.  Being accused of any crime any time demands a call to Attorney Moraski in Boston at (978) 744-1200.

A 209A Massachusetts Restraining Order.

It hits you out of the blue.  Suddenly you are prevented by someone who in the past has been near and dear to you from being in your presence.  They may feel that they need to protect themselves and loved ones from someone whose behavior has become unstable in their opinion.  The burden of proof to file a 10-day restraining order is extremely low and mostly based on one’s good word.

If you live in the Commonwealth you need to be aware of the 209A restraining order.  Anyone who violates this order of projection in ANY way is subject to jail time and fines.  This will also be a part of the violator’s personal criminal record.  As soon as this order has been served you need to immediately get on the phone and hire an experienced attorney in defending these matters.

Massachusetts restraining order defense attorney, Paul R. Moraski has the experience to defend your side of the issue.  Most of the time you have only 10 days to keep the temporary order from becoming permanent.  Someone who is as experienced as Attorney Moraski will investigate, talk to witnesses, and gather documents on your behalf.  You do not have even one day to waste!  Call Attorney Paul Moraski today at (978) 744-1200.

To Be or Not to Be Tried in Court.

Before you go to trial in the state of Massachusetts you need the representation of a great Criminal Attorney who has defended the accused in the Commonwealth for many years.  More often than not a prosecutor, a judge, and/or a district attorney want to expedite a criminal case.  They do so by offering a plea deal.

You, the defendant, may well be adamant about your innocence.  If this is the case your attorney will assess your options and the probability of conviction.  Don’t be stubborn!  Listen to the advice of counsel.  Your attorney can look more dispassionately at the situation and offer the right conclusion that may save you years in prison.

If a plea bargain is what you seek, Massachusetts criminal attorney Paul Moraski has your back.  He and his staff will be familiar with every single detail of your case.  Attorney Moraski is on the job 24/7 to give you every legal advantage at his disposal.  He doesn’t dabble in criminal law, he practices it exclusively.  For the best representation in the Commonwealth, call Attorney Paul Moraski at (978) 397-0011.

Avoid Stress this Holiday Season.

This time of year we are brought together with people in places we are not used to.  Our behavior or that of those around us can change just because it is December.  Don’t be a part of the problem.  If you plan on being a part of holiday revelry either find a designated driver or be that person.  It’s such an old song isn’t it, but why subject yourself to years of inconvenience because of a holiday mistake?

And I know this may sound crazy right now, but don’t be a participant in road rage.  You may get caught in holiday traffic.  Turn up the radio and sing your favorite song.  Take a long, slow, deep breath, focus on nature around you.  Eat a snack if you are at a complete stop.  And always stay in your vehicle.

If you or a friend messes up this time of year help is a phone call away.  Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney Paul R. Moraski can be reached anytime by calling (978) 397-0011.  Don’t worry, no problem or situation is too insignificant for Attorney Moraski to address.  To see all of the areas of criminal law that he practices visit his website at www.northofbostonlaw.com.

The Ramifications of a DUI

If you are arrested for a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) or OUI (Operating Under the Influence) there are immediate ramifications.  Any and all of the following will apply in Massachusetts:

           

•           Field Sobriety Tests

•           Portable Breath Tests

•           24D Program

•           Probation Costs

•           Breath Test Machines

•           Court Fines

•           Sobrietor Machines

•           Minimum Mandatory Jail Sentences

•           License Suspension and Duration of Suspension

•           14 Day-in-Patient Treatment Program

•           Hardship License (Cinderella License)

The unexpected ramifications may be job termination, a suspended license hindering you from finding new employment, court appearances, even jail time.  It can even prohibit you from qualifying for housing and college admission.

Needless to say, being arrested for a DUI or OUI in the Commonwealth is a very serious situation.  You need a qualified and experienced lawyer in your corner to fight for your rights.  In Massachusetts that person is Attorney Paul R. Moraski.  Call him anytime day or night at (978) 397-0011 for aggressive representation.

Massachusetts Weapons Possession

Here is an eye-opener if you did not already know it…the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has what may be the strictest guns and weapons possession laws in the country!  For example, if you are accused of possessing a firearm without a license you could be looking at a minimum of a year and a half in jail and suddenly your life has changed forever.

What about unlawful possession of other types of deadly weapons?   These may include switch blades, black jacks, daggers, knives with double edged blades, and even brass knuckles in addition to any type of weapon that may create mayhem.  You see, it doesn’t just have to be a gun.  It might be something that you are just showing off.

Massachusetts criminal attorney Paul Moraski has successfully defended numerous firearms and weapons charges by filing a Motion to Suppress the unlawful possession of Weapons.  Attorney Moraski knows your rights, and the 4th amendment of the Constitution prohibiting unlawful search and seizure is one of them.  If you or someone you care about has been accused of a weapons charge every minute counts.  Call Attorney Paul Moraski for vigorous defense throughout the Commonwealth at (978) 744-1200.

Check and Credit Card Fraud.

In this day and age credit card fraud has become particularly rampant.  So many websites take your card and process it.  Then there are the gas stations and stores by the millions transacting credit cards every day.  The information on that card may become very tempting to steal.  If you are accused of check or credit card fraud you need to immediately hire a hard-working experienced attorney to conduct a thorough investigation on your behalf.

Does your situation fall into any of the following examples:

•           Larceny by Check

•           Larceny by False Pretenses

•           Forgery

•           Uttering

•           Identity Theft

•           Credit Card Fraud

All of the above charges and then some occur more and more frequently in this information age.  Your first line of defense is to pick up the phone today and call Attorney Paul R. Moraski, serving the entire commonwealth of Massachusetts defending your freedom.  Call him immediately at (978) 397-0011 or visit his website for more information at www.northofbostonlaw.com. 

Avoid Outstanding Warrants.

Ignoring a warrant for even a minor infraction such as a traffic violation may be dangerous to your future freedom.  What invariably happens is that you get pulled over for speeding or a tail light that is out and now you are in big trouble!  When the cop runs your name and license through the data base you may be in handcuffs and on your way to jail.

Suddenly that old ignored minor infraction has turned into a life-changing experience.  Your first order of business is to remain silent.  Call Attorney Paul Moraski, serving the entire Commonwealth of Massachusetts in all types of criminal matters.

Better yet, call Attorney Moraski BEFORE “D” Day and avoid this matter altogether.  He will advise you of what to do next to avoid the psychological burden of always “living on the lamb”.  It is important to get the proper legal advice from someone who knows the ins and outs of the system.  Attorney Paul Moraski may be reached by calling (978) 397-0011 or visiting him on the web at www.northofbostonlaw.com.

Hiring the Right Criminal Defense Attorney

If you or a loved one are ever accused of a crime in Massachusetts it is imperative to hire the best criminal attorney for your case.  How many times have you visited an attorney website and you see that they practice criminal, personal injury, family, and other branches of the law?  Maybe the firm “stacks” their personnel with dozens of different attorneys so that they can “specialize” in different branches of the law.

Massachusetts criminal defense attorney Paul R. Moraski practices NOTHING but criminal law.  When you hire Attorney Moraski to represent you, the next step is his full attention to your life-changing situation.  He knows that being arrested for any type of criminal act presumes that police and prosecutors feel you have to prove your innocence.  This experience would stress out anyone.  Suddenly, it has happened to you or a loved one.

Because Massachusetts is a Commonwealth the rules may be different.  So even if you live in a different state and you’re looking for the best criminal defense for someone in Massachusetts remember this:  Paul Moraski has practiced criminal law in and ONLY in the Commonwealth and that is what he does for a living!  Call someone you can trust to be as passionate about your case as you are.  Contact Attorney Paul Moraski at (978) 744-1200.  He is also available by cell phone if needed at (978) 397-0011.

Domestic Violence Increases in the Summer.

Unfortunately this is a truth we cannot ignore.  Domestic violence increases during the summer months and there are a myriad of reasons why.  There is an increase in stress due to the children being home all day.  Hot summer temperatures heat up tempers.  There are also many summer parties, particularly those that include alcohol that create a potential matchbox for violence.  Did you see or hear about the television series on NBC called the Slap?  If you did, you get the idea.

In Massachusetts, a domestic restraining order is known as a “209A order”.  This order could prevent you from seeing your children or even being in the same neighborhood as your spouse and you have NOT been convicted of ANYTHING at this point.  Maybe you have been found to have violated a restraining order.  Perhaps you have been accused of domestic assault and battery, criminal harassment, stalking, or making threats.

Do not take chances with just any attorney in the Commonwealth.  Call Attorney Paul R. Moraski immediately.  Attorney Moraski relies on experts and investigators to identify witnesses to the alleged assault, battery or harassment.  He and his people will dig deep to find out the truth and defend you vigorously against these charges.  Call Attorney Paul Moraski, representing criminal defendants in Massachusetts, at (978) 744-1200.

Armed Robbery

With summer often comes a spike in armed robbery as more people are traveling around the greater Boston area.  This is a very serious crime.  In Massachusetts armed robbery carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.  Did you know that you can be charged with this offense without actually having a weapon on your person?  The mere mention of a possible weapon may bring with it a maximum charge.

If someone invades a home in the Commonwealth it is known as armed burglary or armed home invasion.  This crime also carries a maximum penalty of life in prison.  In Massachusetts there are constitutional safeguards that allow a skilled criminal attorney to suppress an improper identification of the assailant.  It is also important to know that there are very specific procedures that the police must follow to properly search and seize the weapon in question.

Obviously armed robbery is an extremely serious accusation.  You need an extremely skilled Massachusetts criminal defense attorney with years of experience in criminal court.  If you or someone you know has been accused of armed robbery contact attorney Paul R. Moraski immediately at (978) 397-0011.  In a case like this every second counts!

An Adversarial Justice System.

Do you know what an adversarial justice system means?  Well, you need to because your future freedom may depend on it.  Let’s say that you are accused of a crime.  You KNOW that you are innocent and you have never been charged with anything prior.  So maybe you think that the judge and the prosecutor will not pursue the case with the same vigor that they would if you were a hardened criminal.  Absolutely NOT!  In Massachusetts ONLY your criminal defense attorney will advocate on your behalf.

Attorney Paul Moraski will help you navigate through the turbulent waters of the Massachusetts justice system.  The prosecutor’s job is to win the case against you even if you are the nicest most innocent person on earth.  Beware because many attorneys are afraid of litigation.  They worry more about their own reputation of perhaps losing a case.  You need a defense attorney who actually loves the trial process and doesn’t shirk his one and only duty…making sure that you are cleared of any and all charges.

Talk to Paul Moraski today.  Get a feel for his exuberance in helping you maintain your freedom.  There are plenty of innocent people doing jail time because of poor representation.  Attorney Paul Moraski may be reached by calling (978) 397-0011 or visit his website at www.northofbostonlaw.com.

The Sentencing of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

Around the world the public has been riveted by the trial and sentencing of the Boston Marathon Bomber.  It reminds us that Massachusetts is tough on crime and still recognizes capital punishment as a deterrent to violent crimes.  This tradition goes back to colonial times when Massachusetts was one of the first colonies to carry out the death penalty.  In 1900, the state installed an electric chair to be used in death penalty cases. Electrocution was the most common form of execution in the Commonwealth until capital punishment was abolished in 1984.

The Commonwealth now votes decidedly against the death penalty.  However when it comes to punishing people who have been convicted of crimes the state remains rigid.  The state’s population in prison or jail has tripled since the early 1980s and state spending on corrections policies will top $2 billion over the next decade, up from more than $1 billion currently, without major changes in public policy.

It is imperative that no matter what nature of crime you or a loved one may be accused of that you seek out the best representation possible.  This is not only true in the trial stage, but in the sentencing stage, if heaven forbid it should ever come to that.  For aggressive representation of criminal law, contact attorney Paul Moraski at (978) 397-0011.  Your future is at stake here…make the right call now!