Summertime Means More Teenage Crime.

With teenagers out of school the incidence of juvenile crime will probably be on the rise in Massachusetts.  Are you aware that in the Commonwealth you only need to be 17 years old to be tried as an adult?  It may not seem fair, but that is the law.  And, here is an eye-opener…even kids UNDER the age of 17 may be tried as an adult for more serious crimes.

When someone is accused of a crime and they are only in their teens the first and foremost concern should be for their future.  Messing up at an early age does NOT have to be an indictment of a career criminal.  Young people who have been accused have their whole lives in front of them and protecting their criminal record is tantamount.

Attorney Paul R. Moraski knows this.  His primary concern for his juvenile clients is to preserve their dreams of attending college and being a productive member of society.  If you have a teenager in your life who has been arrested count on Boston juvenile crime defender Paul Moraski to defend your kid vigorously.  Call him today and discuss your situation at (978) 744-1200.

Ideas for Memorial Day in Boston 2016

Memorial Day in Boston 2016

 10 Fun Things to Do in Boston on Memorial Day Weekend

 Click the link above for 10 suggestions for ceremonies, events, plus fun things to do in Boston during this first long summer weekend.

White Collar Crime in Massachusetts.

Everyone has heard of Bernie Madoff.  His case is bigger than life and we might think that flying below the radar prevents us or loved ones from ever being accused of white collar crime.  Know this, no matter what scale the offense may be law enforcement officers have made it a focal point.  We’re talking US Attorney and the FBI.  The kind of attention NOBODY wants.

White collar crime comes in many forms such as –

1.  Corporate embezzlement.  The big fish in a small pond.

2.  Obstructing justice.  Lying to protect someone will get you in a world of trouble.

3.  Stolen credit cards.  It never pays.  The big companies will always catch up.

4.  Mortgage fraud.  You may feel like you own it, but really the bank does.

5.  Mail fraud.  Yes, it still exists even in this electronic world…and much more.

You must come to terms with the fact that this is NOT a victimless crime like robbery or assault.  If you or a loved one has been arrested take it VERY seriously.  Your first phone call should be to Massachusetts white collar defense attorney Paul R. Moraski.  Call Attorney Moraski any time in Boston at (978) 744-1200.

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.

Boston Event Calendar for May 2016

Boston Event Calendar for May 2016
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Check the Boston Event Calendar for May 2016 for fun things to do as spring arrives.  Boston bursts into bloom, and you'll want to be outside soaking up the sun.

Motorcycle Vehicle Crimes in Massachusetts.

Just because you are involved in a traffic offense with a motorcycle does not minimize the exposure.  In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a motor vehicle crime of any kind may be charged as a misdemeanor AND a felony.  That’s right…both!  Now we are talking not only about the suspension of your license, but potential jail time as well.

Once there is a court conviction it is too late to turn back the clock.  The Registry of Motor Vehicles or (RMV) will automatically suspend your driver’s license.  Now you are faced with taking public transportation which may cost you your job and certainly disrupt your family.  The process moves quickly when you are involved in a motorcycle related accident.

Whichever side of the incident you may be on it is imperative to contact an attorney immediately.  Massachusetts motorcycle crime attorney Paul R. Moraski is standing by to hear the particulars of your case.  Whatever else you may think, do not consider this just a misdemeanor until you have talked to Attorney Moraski.  Call him immediately at (978) 744-1200.

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.