At Caselden Law, our Boston Criminal Defense Law Firm prides itself on providing top quality legal representation to clients facing charges in courts throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

As a client of Caselden Law, you will have the invaluable benefit of having a skilled Massachusetts Criminal Lawyer handling every aspect of your case.

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In addition to offering free legal consultations, our firm represents clients facing criminal charges on a flat-fee basis.  Contact us today to speak with a criminal defense attorney about your case and receive a free and confidential flat-fee case quote.

As your Boston criminal defense lawyer, we work tirelessly to develop a well-crafted legal defense strategy that is tailored to the specific circumstances of your court case.

Criminal Charges in Massachusetts

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When dealing with criminal charges in Massachusetts, the process and defense depends largely on the circumstances of each case. Generally speaking, one receives notice of potential criminal charges in one of the following ways:

1. Summons in the Mail for an Arraignment
2. Summons in the Mail for a Clerk Magistrate’s Hearing on an Application for a Criminal Complaint
3. Criminal Traffic Ticket / Citation
4. Arrest
5. Straight Warrant or Arrest Warrant

If an arrest has been made, the person is brought before the judge on the next business date for an Arraignment.

Arraignments in Massachusetts Criminal Court

An Arraignment takes place if a person has been arrested by the police or has received a summons in the mail after the incident took place.  An arraignment will also be scheduled if you have received a traffic ticket with a criminal offense listed and did not request a clerk magistrate’s hearing within the 4 day time limitation.

At an arraignment, the defendant is formally charged with the offense and a plea of not guilty is entered by the court.  In addition, the District Attorney will address the issue of bail and any other conditions that must be followed while the case is pending.

At the conclusion of the arraignment, the court will usually set the case up for a pre-trial conference.

Some of the more common offenses resulting in arrests include:

• Drunk Driving (OUI / DUI)
• OUI Drugs
• OUI Marijuana
• Assault & Battery
• Assault & Battery with Dangerous Weapon
• Drug Crimes
• Criminal Traffic Citations

At Caselden Law, our Boston Criminal Attorneys have a superior understanding of the criminal justice system.  We will fight for your rights every step of the way from arraignment through trial.

Contact Our Firm for a Free of Charge Case Quote.  Criminal Defense Cases are Handled on a Fixed-Fee Basis.

Clerk Magistrate Hearings on an Application for a Criminal Complaint

For certain misdemeanor crimes, the case may be set up for a Clerk Magistrate Hearing on an Application for a Criminal Complaint.  Some of the more common crimes that are heard at the Clerk Magistrate level include:

• Driving on a Suspended License
• Driving to Endanger
• Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
• Negligent Operation
• Attaching Plates
• No Insurance / Uninsured Motor Vehicle
• Revoked Registration
• Leaving the Scene of an Accident

While Clerk Magistrate Hearings are often very beneficial, it is important to have an experienced Boston Criminal Lawyer present at your hearing in order to protect your rights.

If you or a loved one is being investigated, has been arrested by the police or has an upcoming court appearance, Contact Caselden Law to speak with an experienced Massachusetts criminal defense attorney about your case.

At Caselden Law, we offer free initial consultations on all criminal cases. Furthermore, all criminal cases are handed on a Flat-Fee Basis.

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