In court proceedings, there are criminal charges and civil charges.
Both charges can have very severe consequences. However, the main difference between the two is that a civil case generally results in financial penalties, whereas a criminal case can send you to jail. If you are facing a criminal charge in Massachusetts, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney with a proven track record. You have far too much at stake to leave your defense to someone who is inadequate or inexperienced.
Without the proper representation in court, you could face a jail term or substantial fines, or lose your job, driver’s license, or welfare benefits. If you’re not a U.S citizen, you could even be deported. You need a well-respected attorney, who understands your rights, knows his way around the courts, and can assure you of your best chance to stay out of jail, avoid costly fines, and win your case.
Are You Facing Criminal Charges? DO NOT DELAY!
Are You Charged with Assault & Battery?
If you are facing a charge of Assault and Battery, you want someone on your side that is working tirelessly to protect your life and your future, someone who is ready at a moment’s notice to fight for your rights. Our experienced Assault and Battery attorneys have defended hundreds of clients in similar situations, and have had tremendous success in getting the charges dropped, so they do not even appear on your record. We understand that your case is unique, and that, as such, it deserves a specialized approach in order to protect you, your liberty, your finances, your job and your reputation in the community.
Don’t Face a Charge of Malicious Destruction Alone
When Facing Charges of Malicious Destruction, the Stakes are High. If you are found guilty of Malicious Destruction of Property there are two possible outcomes: if you’re accused of destroying something under $250, then you are facing a misdemeanor. But if the amount is higher, then a conviction could mean up to $3,000 in fines and up to 10 years in prison. You don’t deserve that! You deserve a second chance.
Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
If you have recently been charged with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, then you need someone on your side who has the experience and know-how to handle your case professionally; someone who will win the best possible outcome for you. A lot of people do not fully understand what they have done wrong if they fail to Register as a Sex Offender, and facing the charge can be a daunting experience. You could lose your job, go to jail, and face a permanent scar on your criminal record. Contact the attorneys at The Law Offices of Elliot Savitz & Scott Bradley. We will work diligently to make the judge fully understand your circumstances and ensure you achieve the best outcome possible.
Have You Been Charged with an Assault & Battery?
Assault and Battery, also known as an A&B, is a misdemeanor. That means you could potentially be sentenced to a county house of correction for no more than 2 ½ years. On the other hand, an Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon means you could be sentenced to state prison for an even longer period of time. However, before you panic, if this is your first offense and there were no serious, the likelihood is that you are not going to prison. In fact, even if you plead out, there is a strong possibility that you will receive a Continuation Without a Finding
Have You Been Charged with Leaving the Scene?
At The Law Offices of Elliot Savitz & Scott Bradley our criminal defense attorneys are experienced, compassionate and have a winning track record representing defendants just like you. After hearing your side of the story and reading the police report, we will gather all the information necessary to build a strong defense. We may be able to get the charges dropped at a Clerk’s Hearing (Show Cause), so nothing appears on your criminal record. Or, we may file a motion to dismiss or suppress and get the charges dismissed before a judge. We may even convince the prosecutor to reduce the charges so you don’t jeopardize your license.
Have You Been Charged with Negligent Operation?
Negligent Operation is the crime of driving a motor vehicle on a public way, in a manner that might endanger the public and can be devastating if you are found guilty. The maximum penalty is 2 ½ years in a county house of correction (HOC). Not only is there the risk of time in prison, but you also lose your driving license, which could prevent you from gaining employment. You will also face the cost and stress of arranging transport in order to visit friends or family, to drive your kids to school, or simply to go to the movies for an evening.
Have You Been Charged With Theft?
A theft charge is certainly beatable, and there are many strategies available to do just that. At The Law Offices of Elliot Savitz & Scott Bradley our attorneys will file motions to guarantee that the evidence that is being used against you was legally obtained. We will make sure that your rights were not violated in any way. If you were entitled to a Clerk’s Hearing and never received one, we will work hard to get your case dismissed, as we have for many others.
Open & Gross Lewdness
If you have been charged with Open & Gross Lewdness or other sex offender registry crimes, you are at risk of humiliation and persecution for the rest of your life. That is why you must act NOW to hire the best attorney possible, who can negotiate with the District Attorney and file whatever motions are necessary to resolve your case. Motions to dismiss for lack of probable cause and to suppress evidence obtained by an illegal search and seizure may bring a hasty resolution to your case.
Operating Under the Influence (OUI/DWI/DUI)
In Massachusetts, you can be charged with Operating Under the Influence (OUI). In other states, the same crime is known as Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI). An OUI may be either an OUI Liquor or an OUI Drugs. In either case, you are charged with operating a vehicle on a public road or a road that the public has access to while your ability to drive is impaired by either liquor or drugs. However in order to be charged with an OUI, the intoxicated individual does not need to be driving the vehicle when he/she is caught. The driver may be sleeping at a traffic light, on the side of the road or even changing a flat tire.
Possession
Possession of a Controlled Substance is the crime of unlawfully possessing a controlled substance, knowingly or intentionally. Whichever possession offense you are being accused of, you will need an experienced attorney to talk you through your options and fight for your best interests in court. The attorneys at The Law Offices of Elliot Savitz & Scott Bradley are experts in criminal law. They will ensure that your case is heard, while using their wealth of experience in Massachusetts law to minimize the impact these charges have on your life.
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Possession of a Controlled Substance is the crime of unlawfully possessing a controlled substance, knowingly or intentionally. In order to prove that the Defendant is guilty of Possession of a Controlled Substance, the prosecutor must prove 3 things beyond a reasonable doubt: That the substance in question is a controlled substance, that the Defendant possessed some perceptible amount of the substance, that the Defendant did so knowingly or intentionally. The maximum penalty is 1 year in a county house of correction (HOC) or 5 years in state prison, in addition, there is the loss of your driver’s license so it is imperative that you retain an experienced criminal defense attorney.
Possession of Marijuana Accusation?
Many defenses exist for drug charges. For example, a charge like possession of marijuana with Intent to Distribute or Distribution of Drugs might mean that your Boston criminal attorney can file a motion to dismiss for lack of probable cause or to suppress evidence obtained through an illegal search and seizure. Failure of the police to read your Miranda rights may protect you from statements you made to the police in a custodial situation. Your Boston criminal attorney may also file a motion for Pre-Trial Diversion or negotiate with the District Attorney to reduce the charge to straight possession. He/she may even negotiate a Continuation without a Finding (CWOF), which means that you will not lose your driver’s license.
Possession with Intent to Distribute Drugs or Distribution of Drugs
There are many strategies for defending a charge of Possession with Intent to Distribute Drugs or Distribution of Drugs. Although each case is unique, The Law Offices of Elliot Savitz & Scott Bradley have years of experience and no matter the circumstances, we are prepared to protect your rights. Once we have an opportunity to read your police report and talk to you, we will begin to develop a winning game plan to give you the best defense possible. We will provide an honest and straightforward opinion of your case and explain what we can do to help you.
Probation
If you have a Probation Surrender Hearing, you are in jeopardy of going to jail on the probation violation, regardless of the severity of the charges. It is so very important that you are represented by an experienced criminal defense attorney at your Probation Surrender. We may argue that justice is not served by further punishing you while you are trying to turn your life around, and may have inadvertently made a mistake during your probation. Our attorneys have handled hundreds of these cases successfully, and there is a good chance we can help you, too.
Robbery Charges
If you are charged with Robbery in Massachusetts, you need to consult with a criminal defense attorney immediately! A criminal charge for a felony, such as robbery, will be prosecuted in the Superior Court, and the defendant can be incarcerated in state prison for a period of years, up to life. Exact sentencing depends on guidelines set by the Massachusetts courts, as well as the judge’s discretion. Cases like these often continue in court for a considerable amount of time. At The Law Offices of Elliot Savitz & Scott Bradley, our lawyers are willing to make as many appearances as necessary to handle your case.
School Zone Drug Violation
The Law Offices of Elliot Savitz & Scott Bradley have successfully defended thousands of people charged with crimes in Massachusetts, including dozens of people charged with School Zone Violations. Nonetheless, each case is unique and will require a unique defense. Fortunately, there are many legal options that we can employ to give you the best possible representation. Let us help you get your serious school zone violation charge reduced or dismissed!
Sexual Assault
Just because you are facing this charge, doesn’t mean you are guilty. It only means that you need an experienced Massachusetts criminal defense attorney, like the attorneys at, The Law Offices of Elliot Savitz & Scott Bradley. Unlike a charge of Assault and Battery, a charge of Sexual Assault may also require you to register as a sex offender. Beyond damaging your reputation, this kind of charge can have other catastrophic effects that may change your life. Registered sex offenders often have difficulty finding housing, jobs, and even future partners, who are wary of this unfortunate label.
The History of Assault and Battery
Back in 1919, several men attempted to escape when the police raided a house, in which they were gambling. In the ensuing melee, one of them assaulted and battered a police officer. There was some evidence that the Assault and Battery was premeditated as a way to avoid arrest. The question the court had to decide was whether only the individual who committed the Assault and Battery was liable or given the alleged premeditated nature of the crime, the whole group was guilty.
