Although pulling a false fire alarm might seem like a harmless prank, it is a crime under Massachusetts law. You or your teenager could be charged with the crime of disorderly conduct or disturbing the peace, which can result in fines and even jail time, depending on the circumstances. If you or your child...

Many people do not realize that in Massachusetts, threatening to commit a crime is a crime in itself. It is a potentially serious crime that can result in a jail or prison sentence based on the nature of the crime threatened. If you find yourself accused of threatening to commit a crime, contact a...

Massachusetts takes operating under the influence (OUI) crimes very seriously. If you get convicted of drunk or drugged driving in Massachusetts, you could face penalties such as expensive fines and mandatory jail time. If you are an immigrant living in Massachusetts – either documented or undocumented – you could also face the risk of...

In Massachusetts, bail is an amount of money that must be paid by a criminal defendant to secure his or her release from jail before a trial. The amount of bail is decided by the court based on factors such as the nature of the crime, the defendant's criminal history, the defendant's flight risk...

A Concord District Court jury today found Attorney Chris Spring's client not guilty of operating under the influence of alcohol, despite our client colliding with a parked car and flipping her vehicle. (more…)