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Firearms & Violent Crimes

Massachusetts aggressively prosecutes firearm offenses and violent crimes. Convictions frequently carry mandatory minimum sentences, lengthy incarceration, and lifelong consequences.
 
We defend clients facing firearm charges, violent felony allegations, and complex constitutional issues.

Armed Robbery & Home Invasion

These cases frequently involve eyewitness testimony, surveillance footage, DNA evidence, firearms allegations, and identification issues.
Our defense aggressively challenges the prosecution’s evidence through motion practice, investigation, and trial preparation.

Attempted Murder

Attempted murder prosecutions often hinge upon intent.
We investigate claims involving self-defense, witness credibility, forensic evidence, surveillance footage, and medical testimony to challenge the Commonwealth’s theory.

Firearms & Drug Distribution

Cases involving firearms and narcotics frequently begin with traffic stops, search warrants, or vehicle searches.

We litigate Fourth Amendment issues, challenge search warrants, suppress unlawfully obtained evidence, and scrutinize forensic testing.

Armed Career Criminal

Massachusetts’ Armed Career Criminal Act can dramatically increase potential penalties.

We examine prior convictions, constitutional issues, sentencing enhancements, and the legality of the underlying investigation.

Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon

These serious felony charges often require detailed analysis of injuries, forensic evidence, witness testimony, and self-defense claims.

We aggressively pursue dismissal, reduction of charges, or acquittal.

White Collar & Financial Crimes

White collar investigations often involve months or years of financial records, electronic communications, and government investigations.

We represent professionals, executives, business owners, and individuals facing complex financial crime allegations.
(Continue this style for Money Laundering, Wire Fraud, Bank Fraud, Securities Fraud, Embezzlement.)

Drug Trafficking & Enterprise Crimes

Drug trafficking investigations frequently involve wiretaps, confidential informants, search warrants, electronic surveillance, and conspiracy allegations.
We defend clients accused of trafficking organizations, enterprise crimes, human trafficking, money laundering, narcotics conspiracies, and multi-defendant prosecutions while aggressively litigating constitutional violations and evidentiary issues.

Constitutional Litigation & Appeals

Some of the strongest criminal defenses arise from violations of constitutional rights.
Our firm routinely litigates issues involving illegal searches and seizures, unlawful traffic stops, search warrants, digital privacy, cell phone searches, DNA evidence, digital forensics, and Fourth Amendment protections. When law enforcement violates the Constitution, we aggressively pursue suppression of unlawfully obtained evidence and dismissal of criminal charges whenever appropriate.

Common Defenses in Firearms & Violent Crime Cases

Every firearm or violent crime case presents unique factual and legal issues. A successful defense often depends on challenging the legality of the police investigation, the reliability of the evidence, or whether the Commonwealth can prove every element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt.
Depending on the circumstances, potential defenses may include:
  • Illegal traffic stops or vehicle searches 
  • Unlawful searches and seizures 
  • Invalid or defective search warrants 
  • Lack of possession or ownership of the firearm 
  • Constructive possession challenges 
  • Self-defense or defense of another 
  • Mistaken identity 
  • Lack of intent 
  • Witness credibility issues 
  • False accusations 
  • Ballistics and forensic evidence challenges 
  • DNA or fingerprint disputes 
  • Insufficient evidence 
  • Constitutional violations, including Fourth and Fifth Amendment issues 
Our firm thoroughly investigates every aspect of the case, files appropriate suppression motions, and aggressively challenges unlawfully obtained evidence to pursue dismissals, reduced charges, or acquittals whenever possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if I am arrested on a firearm charge?

Remain silent and ask to speak with an attorney immediately. Do not answer questions or attempt to explain your side of the story without legal counsel present. Statements made to law enforcement can later be used against you.

Yes. Many firearm cases involve constitutional issues relating to traffic stops, searches, search warrants, or police procedures. If evidence was obtained unlawfully or the Commonwealth cannot prove every element of the offense, charges may be reduced or dismissed.

You do not have to be physically holding a firearm to be charged with possessing it. Prosecutors may argue that you had the ability and intent to exercise control over the weapon. These cases often depend on the surrounding circumstances and can present strong legal defenses.

Possibly. Massachusetts law recognizes self-defense in certain situations. Whether it applies depends on the facts of the case, including the threat you faced, the force used, and whether your actions were legally justified.

Firearm convictions in Massachusetts can result in mandatory minimum jail or prison sentences, substantial fines, probation, and the permanent loss of firearm rights. Certain offenses, including Armed Career Criminal charges, carry significantly enhanced penalties.

Yes. Prosecutors frequently rely on text messages, social media posts, location data, and other digital evidence in firearm and violent crime prosecutions. Our firm carefully reviews how this evidence was obtained and whether it was lawfully seized.

Absolutely. Firearm and violent crime charges often involve complex constitutional issues, forensic evidence, and severe penalties. Early intervention by an experienced criminal defense attorney can significantly impact the outcome of your case.