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Although a defendant may genuinely believe they did not commit the crime(s) they are charged with, a plea bargain may be an attractive option if offered by the prosecution. A criminal trial may be prolonged or delayed and end up lasting months, which can seriously...
Under U.S. Constitutional law, citizens accused of a crime have the right to a trial by jury. However, this may not necessarily be in the defendant’s best interests. Can a defendant waive their right to be tried in front of a jury and have a bench trial instead?...
Criminal penalties for stalking are somewhat new, with legislation banning this group of dangerous behaviors in the 1990s. However, if you are successfully prosecuted for stalking, you face harsh consequences. Here’s what to know about stalking and how to get legal...
Will My Child Be Punished For Threatening Their School? With the amount of school violence on the rise, Massachusetts’ educational institutions are taking school threats very seriously. Juvenile Crimes are not uncommon. Even if a child is just joking about bringing a...
Amherst DUI: DUI Defense Attorney in Amherst A DUI arrest and conviction can cause significant problems on many fronts. DUI lawyer Thomas Kokonowski is very familiar with DUI law and cases like yours. If you have been arrested for DUI (driving under the influence) or...
What Are the Consequences of Identity Theft In Massachusetts? When an individual uses another person's identity without their consent, this is known as identity theft. Using their identity for anything is against the law, but doing so to commit crimes can result in...
False confession occurs when someone is innocent of any wrongdoing but confesses regardless. Although admitting involvement in a crime that a defendant did not commit may appear to be damaging to their defense, there are a myriad of reasons why this might take place....
If you were pulled over for a traffic infraction in Massachusetts and the officer did not issue you a ticket on the spot, you may be able to get the charges against you dismissed. Here’s what you should know about Massachusetts’ No-Fix law, how it may affect you after...
Massachusetts generally categorizes criminal offenses five different ways, based on whether the offense was violent, if it was against a person or property, if it involved any type of organization, and more. Here's what you should understand about how crime is...