Don't Go It Alone When Facing Drug Charges In The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

Every year, young Black and Latino men are being disproportionately jailed and imprisoned at an alarming rate compared to their Caucasian counterparts guilty of the same offense. The war on drugs has proven to be a catalyst for imprisoning otherwise non violent offenders. As a result, we send drug users to jail in lieu of treatment. We then create a criminal by housing them with violent offenders. In an effort to stay alive, they too must embrace the violent culture within our prison's walls.

Until reform comes, one can expect to face the harsh drug penalties of today. Going it alone is ill advised. When facing drug charges, you will need someone on your side who is aware of the complicated drug laws and how to find alternative solutions, such as rehabilitation and/or probation.

If you or someone you know is facing drug charges, contact Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney Paul R. Moraski at (978) 744-1200 immediately for a consultation. Your freedom depends on it.

Paul R. Moraski, Esq.
The Law Office of Paul R. Moraski
221 Essex Street, Suite 51
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Tel: 978.744.1200
Fax: 978.825.1370
Email: attorneymoraski@yahoo.com
Websites:
http://www.northofbostonlaw.com//
http://www.massdefense.com//
http://www.massdrugdefense.com//

Who To Call If You Are Facing Shoplifting Charges In The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

With the holiday season fast approaching we can expect to see a spike in shop lifting throughout America's retail stores. When we hear the term "shoplifting" perhaps we think of a child stealing bubble gum or a candy bar. Maybe teens stealing clothes. Sometimes shoplifting is a result of job loss and trying to feed one's family. No matter the reason, shoplifting is a very serious offense and in most cases one can expect to be arrested and prosecuted.

Retailers beef up security around the holidays knowing that theft is a major cause for concern. Depending on the value of the item, you very well could exceed shoplifting and into larceny. You could then face misdemeanor charges or possible felony charges, again, depending on the item's value.

If you or someone you know is facing shoplifting/larceny charges, contact Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney Paul R. Moraski at (978) 744-1200 immediately for a consultation.

Paul R. Moraski, Esq.
The Law Office of Paul R. Moraski
221 Essex Street, Suite 51
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Tel: 978.744.1200
Fax: 978.825.1370
Email: attorneymoraski@yahoo.com
Websites:
http://www.northofbostonlaw.com/
http://www.massdefense.com/
http://www.massdrugdefense.com/

Social Media Successfully Used To Post Bail

Advancements in technology have rendered some creative and useful techniques when one is charged with a crime. Instead of a phone call, one might opt to use another lifeline of sorts... social media. Social media has transformed the way we receive and give information. A phone call is becoming the formal way of communication. It seems Facebook and Twitter is where the marketplace of ideas and information lie.

Currently, Attorney Paul Moraski is defending a client in which social media was successfully used to post bail. Such a technique is likely to gain popularity due to society's obsession with social media and our need to stay connected. Social Media keeps people up to date with information to the very second. It connects the world, instantly. If you find yourself in a situation and need immediate assistance, social media might be just as effective, if not more, than reaching out and calling someone.

In the past, social media has been known as a potentially damaging tool used against people in criminal cases, divorce and child custody proceedings, even in personal injury lawsuits. A highlight of social media is that it can reach a multitude of people with a single post. This case will certainly set a new precedent for how people use their "one phone call" while detained.

Contact Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney Paul R. Moraski at (978) 744-1200 immediately for a consultation if you or a loved one has been charged with a crime.

Paul R. Moraski, Esq.
The Law Office of Paul R. Moraski
221 Essex Street, Suite 51
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Tel: 978.744.1200
Fax: 978.825.1370
Email: attorneymoraski@yahoo.com
Websites:
http://www.northofbostonlaw.com/
http://www.massdefense.com/
http://www.massdrugdefense.com/

Massachusetts Is A State In Which Many Drug Charges Carry A Minimum Mandatory Jail Sentence

Lately, the consensus regarding the war on drugs has been viewed as a failure by most. From police officers to doctors to attorneys, many agree, this is a losing war. Its casualties are far greater than prior to the war's declaration in the mid eighties. Many would agree it has created a bigger problem rather than a solution.

While policies are failing everyone agrees, people's lives are being ruined. Not just by drugs, but because the penalties brought upon them that are hardly conducive to rehabilitating an individual. Jailing someone for a small amount of a controlled substance for a long time is only going to disenfranchise an individual. Only when sentencing laws are reformed will we begin to correct our flawed system.

Massachusetts is a state in which many drug charges carry a Minimum Mandatory Jail Sentence. A Minimum Mandatory Jail Sentence is just what it sounds like. If you are convicted of a particular crime, a Judge's hands are tied when it comes to reducing the jail sentence or giving you probation instead. This is why it is imperative that you consult with an attorney experienced in circumventing Minimum Mandatory Jail Sentences.

Attorney Moraski is well versed in negotiating with prosecutors to get the particular charge that carries the Minimum Mandatory Sentence dropped. He also has practical knowledge in convincing a Judge or jury that the charge that carries the Minimum Mandatory Jail Sentence does not apply in this case.

In order to avoid the severe consequences of a Minimum Mandatory Sentence, contact Massachusetts Drug Defense Attorney Paul R. Moraski at (978) 744-1200 immediately.

Paul R. Moraski, Esq.
The Law Office of Paul R. Moraski
221 Essex Street, Suite 51
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Tel: 978.744.1200
Fax: 978.825.1370
Email: attorneymoraski@yahoo.com
Websites:
http://www.northofbostonlaw.com//
http://www.massdefense.com//
http://www.massdrugdefense.com//

The Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice

The justice system is said to have a blind eye. Unfortunately, that blindness can also lead to a false arrest, conviction, and imprisonment. Regrettably for Jeffrey Deskovic, of Peekskill, NY, that is exactly what happened.

Imagine the horror you would feel once the cuffs were placed around your wrists, you're read your rights and then tossed in the back of a squad car. In your mind you're thinking, "I didn't do anything, they have to let me go." The reality is you matched a description and until someone who matches it better comes along, you're their guy.

In the case of Jeffrey Deskovic, he was arrested and convicted on false charges of rape and murder due to a botched investigation. That was in 1989. For the next 16 years he would be incarcerated. An innocent man. It wasn't until 2006 when he was finally exonerated as a result of DNA testing.

The City of Peekskill ultimately awarded Deskovic more than 5 million dollars for his troubles. However, that award did not come with an apology. That could have been an opportunity for all personnel involved to own up to the mistake and set the record straight that injustice won't be tolerated. As it stands, the City foot the bill for the money awarded, but the police and prosecutors still remain mum on the huge faux pas. Deskovic has since used $1.5 million of his compensation funds to establish The Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice, a non-profit working to exonerate the innocent and raise public awareness about wrongful convictions.

If you are facing criminal charges and are thinking to yourself, "I'm innocent, I have nothing to worry about." --Think again. Prosecutors and police love closing cases. It keeps there numbers in the black and it shows citizens that crime isn't going unpunished. Contact Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney Paul R. Moraski at (978) 744-1200 immediately for a consultation if you or a loved on has been charged with a crime.

Paul R. Moraski, Esq.
The Law Office of Paul R. Moraski
221 Essex Street, Suite 51
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Tel: 978.744.1200
Fax: 978.825.1370
Email: attorneymoraski@yahoo.com
Websites:
http://www.northofbostonlaw.com//
http://www.massdefense.com//
http://www.massdrugdefense.com//

What To Do In Massachusetts If You Are Wrongly Accused Of Assault

Being accused of assault is a very serious allegation. There are degrees of assault which can easily be increased at the insistence of the prosecution. Often times, the mere suggestion of assault is grounds for arrest.

For example, in Northampton Prosecutors have dropped the remaining charges against two homeless people whom had been accused of wrapping a jump rope around a 9-year-old girl's neck and then tying the other end to a tree. For more than a year the two people were facing very serious charges (attempted murder, kidnapping of a child, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and two counts of assault and battery) and were placed on house arrest based on a little girl's version of the truth.

A year ago all but two counts of assault and battery were dropped. The Prosecution still planned on going through with the prosecution until this past Thursday. Ultimately, the prosecution was forced to drop all sought charges when it was revealed there was no DNA evidence linking the pair with the incident.

There are a lot of people out there who fabricate stories for one reason or another. Their testimony could decide you or your loved one's fate. Whether you are wrongly accused of or have been involved in an assault, know that the prosecution will do anything and everything to see to it you are punished by the fullest extent of the law. Contact Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney Paul R. Moraski at (978) 744-1200 immediately for a consultation if you or a loved on has been charged with assault.

Paul R. Moraski, Esq.
The Law Office of Paul R. Moraski
221 Essex Street, Suite 51
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Tel: 978.744.1200
Fax: 978.825.1370
Email: attorneymoraski@yahoo.com
Websites:
http://www.northofbostonlaw.com/
http://www.massdefense.com/
http://www.massdrugdefense.com/

Do I Need A Lawyer If A Restraining Order Is Taken Out Against Me?

Can a Restraining Order Be Taken Out Against Me in My Absence?

A Restraining Order can be taken out ex parte, which means that the person who is requesting the order goes to court, applies to the judge without the other person being there and the judge, if satisfied, will grant a temporary order. The person against whom the order is made isn't usually deemed to be bound by the order until it's brought to their attention, usually by way of a process server or police officer.

Can I Reply?

You will have the opportunity to respond. This will give you chance to give your version of the story. During this time, a lawyer is not required but it is absolutely recommended -- especially if children are involved. Otherwise custody and visitation rights can be interfered with.

What Recourse is Available When the Person Who Asked For the Restraining Order is Lying?

In practical terms, almost none if you go it alone. You are entitled to a hearing where the evidence will probably be your word against his or hers. In the vast majority of cases, the judge will err on the side of caution and approve the order, unless you can show some specific reason why this would cause you unreasonable harm, which only a competent attorney can do.

Despite its intended function, many times Restraining Orders are used for litigation purposes in child custody hearings, divorce proceedings, and for one's own personal gain. Once you are in violation of a Restraining Order you risk jail time, harsh penalties, and a criminal record. For more information specific to your situation, contact Massachusetts Restraining Order Attorney Paul R. Moraski at (978) 744-1200 immediately for a consultation.

Paul R. Moraski, Esq.
The Law Office of Paul R. Moraski
221 Essex Street, Suite 51
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Tel: 978.744.1200
Fax: 978.825.1370
Email: attorneymoraski@yahoo.com
Websites:
http://www.northofbostonlaw.com/
http://www.massdefense.com/
http://www.massdrugdefense.com/