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 When you or a loved one is arrested, the first
thing that you must do is to hire a skilled lawyer
who will protect you or your loved one’s rights.
What happens in the court system can affect you
for the rest of your life! It can affect your
ability to get a job, stay in the country or even
drive a car. Do you really want to trust your
defense to just any lawyer? The Boston criminal defense attorneys at Joshua Spirn &
Associates have the training, knowledge, expertise
and experience to help you through this difficult
and overwhelming process.
FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE
CALL NOW
800-975-5346
Our Pledge to You
We at Joshua Spirn & Associates guarantee
that we will represent you at, and be with you
during every step of this lengthy and often
frightening process. We will tirelessly fight for
you inside and outside of the courthouse and will
make sure that your constitutional rights are
protected at all times.
Who We Are
The Boston criminal defense attorneys at Joshua Spirn & Associates
have tried over 300 criminal cases and have
negotiated thousands of criminal pleas. As a
former Assistant District Attorney in Middlesex
County, Attorney Joshua Spirn has experience on
both the criminal defense and prosecution side of
the criminal system and is familiar with the
Massachusetts criminal courts inside and out. He
has a reputation as an attorney who is willing to
try the case through to the end. We provide the
highest level of criminal defense available and
are ready to put this vast experience to work for
you in order to get you the best result possible
in your case.
DRUNK DRIVING
A drunk driving (operating under the influence
or OUI) charge can have serious consequences. An
OUI affects your criminal record and can impact
your driving privileges, your employment, and your
family.
If you made a mistake, do not compound it by
delaying any longer. Call now to speak to an OUI
attorney! An OUI attorney who is familiar with OUI
law and courtroom procedure can help minimize the
impact of an OUI on you and your family.
The Boston Criminal Defense Attorneys at Joshua Spirn & Associates will:
- review discovery from the prosecutor;
- make motions to suppress evidence;
- review your case to examine the validity of
the officer's actions;
- review your case to determine the validity
of breathalyzer and/or blood tests; and
- preserve your procedural and constitutional
rights
NARCOTICS OFFENSES
Joshua Spirn & Associates is prepared to
handle all types of narcotic offenses, including
possessing, trafficking, importing, selling, and
manufacturing illegal substances. If you have been
accused of any such offenses, you need a lawyer
that is extremely knowledgeable with Massachusetts
drug laws. The attorneys of Joshua Spirn &
Associates have spent years handling narcotics
cases and are intimately familiar with the ways
police departments and the State Police
investigate and prosecute these types of cases.
Massachusetts drug possession laws make it a crime
to willfully possess illegal controlled substances
such as marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, LSD,
"club drugs," and heroin.
Drug distribution/trafficking laws penalize
the selling, transportation, and illegal import
into the United States of unlawful controlled
substances, as well as the possession of large
amounts of any illegal substances with the intent
to distribute. Drug distribution/trafficking laws
can implicate a single individual or a number of
people involved in organized illegal drug
activity
Drug laws vary according to drug type, amount,
geographic area, and if minors were involved in
the offense. Narcotics crimes may also result in
the suspension of your driver’s license. If you
have been charged with any of these types of drug
offenses, contact Joshua Spirn & Associates for
aggressive protection of your constitutional
rights.
The Boston Criminal Defense Attorneys at Joshua Spirn & Associates will:
- review discovery from the prosecutor;
- make motions to suppress evidence;
- make sure the substance is what the police
allege it to be;
- make sure all proper testing and handling
procedures were followed;
- review your case to examine the validity of
the officer's actions;
- review your case to determine who the
witnesses are;
- review your case to examine the evidence
against you; and
- preserve your procedural and constitutional
rights
OTHER CRIMES
If you have been charged with any other type
of crime, contact Joshua Spirn & Associates for
aggressive protection of your constitutional
rights. In these types of cases, your success
depends on a thorough investigation of all of the
facts and witnesses.
The Boston Criminal Defense Attorneys at Joshua Spirn & Associates will:
- review discovery from the prosecutor;
- make motions to suppress evidence;
- review your case to examine the validity of
the officer's actions;
- review your case to determine who the
witnesses are;
- review your case to examine the evidence
against you; and
- preserve your procedural and constitutional
rights
A Brief Outline of a Criminal Prosecution
in Massachusetts
The Charge or Charges
In Massachusetts, there are two types or
levels of courts a in which a criminal case can
begin. In District Court, the police departments
generally make the decision whether to charge a
person with a crime. In Superior Court, the
District Attorney’s Office of that particular
county will make the decision whether to charge a
person with a crime and will do so by presenting
the case to a Grand Jury.
Arrest
An arrest may occur at the scene of an alleged
crime or anytime after the authorities allege a
crime has been committed as long as it is within
the statute of limitations. Once arrested, the
police must, without unnecessary delay, take you
before a Judge or Magistrate as soon as possible.
This first appearance usually occurs within
twenty-four hours of your arrest.
Booking
You will be brought to one or more police
stations where you will be asked basic identifying
information about yourself. You may also be
fingerprinted and photographed. Many of the
booking rooms in Massachusetts are under video
surveillance. You may also be asked if you wish to
contact an attorney or if you wish to speak to the
police about your case. NEVER - EVER - SPEAK TO
THE POLICE BEFORE YOU SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY. Your
attorney will advise you on how to proceed once
you contact him.
The Arraignment
The first appearance in court after an
indictment or arrest is called an arraignment.
Unless formal arraignment is waived, the judge
will verify your identity and ask for your plea.
This will be your first opportunity to formally
hear the charges against you. It is important to
have a skilled attorney with you at the
arraignment as this is where your bail and any
conditions of release will be set for the rest of
the case.
Bail
For many crimes, bail has been previously
determined by a Bail Commissioner at the police
station. In certain circumstances, bail is denied
to the accused at the police station. In either
case, the judge at the arraignment will formally
set your bail and/or change the amount of bail
previously set depending on the circumstances and
the skill of your defense attorney.
Further Court Dates
After the arraignment and bail is set, the
case will proceed through the court system. There
may be conferences, discovery, motions, and trial
dates as the case winds its way through the court
system. What occurs depends on the unique facts of
each case and the skill of the lawyer representing
you. EACH CASE IS DIFFERENT AND REQUIRES A
DIFFERENT APPROACH.
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