What is a Felony in Massachusetts?

By definition a Felony in Massachusetts is a charge that carries a potential penalty of incarceration in a State Prison, as opposed to just Jail, which is often referred to as a House of Correction sentence.  Please note that a crime remaining at the district court level DOES NOT mean that it is only a misdemeanor.  Many people may believe that a case has to have been “bumped” to superior court to be a felony.  That is not necessarily the case.

Let us use larceny as an exception to the rule.  In Massachusetts, a larceny over $250 is considered a felony.  You would think that this automatically carries a five year sentence.  However, more often than not the jurisdiction is confined to district court.  In that particular case the maximum sentence diminishes to two and a half years.

A felony committed anywhere in the Commonwealth can be a very complicated matter.  You need a strong, experienced Boston felony defense attorney to sort it out for you.  That man is attorney Paul R. Moraski.  He has been defending clients against felony and other criminal charges for many years.  Call him today to discuss your case at (978) 744-1200.

Best Spring Festivals Near Boston

Best Spring Festivals Near Boston

"Spring is in the air, and on Sunday, March 20, 2016, the spring season officially begins. In preparation for the blue skies and gradually warming weather, now is the time to make some plans to have some fun and enjoy the wonderful spring festivals happening in and around Boston. There is something for everyone, from music, film and Japanese culture to a beer festival with a horticultural element. Join in the fun and check out these spring festivals in the Boston area" - Click the link above.

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.

White Collar Fraud in Massachusetts.

Here is a topic that is on television and in the movies with great regularity.  Did you see the Bernie Madoff mini-series?  On the surface, white collar theft may seem innocuous compared to violent crimes but as you have seen, thousands of people and millions of dollars may be at stake.  You can be sure that White Collar Crimes are a focal point of law enforcement in the Commonwealth.

There are so many branches of white collar criminality.  For example, public corruption and bribery is a big one.  Stolen credit cards - it has happened to just about all of us is another.  Mortgage fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering are also being scrutinized more carefully than ever.  Now we are coming up on the time of year when tax evasion runs rampant.

If you are about to go to war with powerful prosecutors you must find the right attorney to defend you.  Contact Massachusetts white collar defense attorney Paul R. Moraski immediately.  If you have been contacted by authorities or you even suspect that the possibility is in the offing Attorney Moraski is just a phone call away at (978) 744-1200.

South Asia Showdown 2016

South Asia Showdown 2016

Don't miss the BIGGEST south asian bollywood/fusion competition in the northeast!
When:
Saturday, Feb 27, 2016 6:00p - 9:30pm   

Where
John Hancock Hall
180 Berkeley Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02116 

 

       

Winning a Criminal Defense Case.

Criminal defense is like no other branch of the law.  Losing IS NOT an option.  You must go into a case knowing that you will find a way to win.  Many attorneys tackle criminal defense very differently.  They do not approach each case aggressively.  Some attorneys may even be afraid to take your case for fear of losing.  If there is ANY hesitation run away and find someone else!

In Massachusetts you need to find a lawyer who loves taking criminal cases.  You don’t want some part-timer in criminal defense, but rather someone who makes his living solely in that area of practice.  When you are facing a life-altering criminal charge that includes potential jail time, you need an experienced attorney who will fight for you every step of the way, especially when it goes to trial.

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts attorney Paul R. Moraski will aggressively tackle your case to WIN!  To gather more detailed information on how to begin the process of winning your criminal case in the Commonwealth, visit Attorney Moraski’s website at www.northofbostonlaw.com and call him for a free phone consultation at (978) 744-1200.

Do You Have an Outstanding Warrant?

With the New Year well underway maybe it is time to reassess an old arrest warrant that has been haunting you for some time.  Besides the obvious, old warrants can affect your future in a variety of ways.  Talk about always looking over your shoulder!  You could be pulled over for a very minor traffic violation and BOOM the officer runs your information.

What happens next is that you will be taken into custody without bail until you go in front of a judge or Clerk Magistrate.  This could mean at least a few days in jail and all you have done today is go a few miles over the speed limit or your tail light burned out.  It may sound intense, but this happens over and over again every day in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and in other US states.

It is time to stop living in the shadows.  Attorney Paul R. Moraski will work with you to remove or recall old Massachusetts arrest warrants.  Best of all, it does not matter wherever you live now, he is ready to help.  To gather more detailed information on how to tackle an old arrest warrant in the Commonwealth, visit Attorney Moraski’s website at www.northofbostonlaw.com and give him a call at (978) 744-1200.