We often get the question here at Altman and Altman LLP, if I have lost my Massachusetts drivers license due to a criminal or motor vehicle infraction, am I eligible to apply for a hardship licen...
https://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/applying-for-a-hardship-license-in-massachusetts/
Sometimes, even though we may not know all the facts, it is clear that some horrible tragedy has taken place. Probably one that has something to do with distorted perceptions of some kind. By som...
So you are standing there with the letter that came to you from the Department of Children and Families (“DCF”). The letter says that they have investigated reports of your being abusive and ...
https://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/dcf-supported-allegations-part-2-2/
It’s been a hard week and, admit it, you have not really been at your best. Or, perhaps your significant other has not been at his or her best. Either way, somebody may have done something stup...
https://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/need-lawyer-dcf-investigating-part-1-2/
Hello. This is “Attorney Sam”. You may remember me as I regularly wrote this blog. Now that we are finally thawing out, welcome to 2018. Although it has admittedly been awhile, I am still aro...
https://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/return-boston-criminal-lawyer-dcf-fair-hearings/
A recent report issued by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety titled “Unlicensed to Kill” focuses on unlicensed drivers on America’s roadways. According to the report, approximately one o...
https://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/frightening-link-fatal-crashes-unlicensed-drivers/
A little cold today given that we continue to go from Spring to Winter within hours? The snowfall making you chilly? Want to warm up? Well, here is way not to do that. It seems that our criminal ...
…And so our list continues. Law enforcement has appeared at your door, interested in coming in to either look around, have a chat or both. Now what? I had just finished the second of five point...
A basic rule of criminal procedure is that the Commonwealth must turnover any and all exculpatory evidence (evidence which can lead the fact finder to believe the defendant is innocent) within th...
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker presented a reform of the Department of Children and Families on Monday. The reform highlighted a series of steps being taken in an effort to fix the immense ...
https://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/gov-baker-sets-out-initiatives-to-reform-massachusetts-dcf/