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WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE STOPPED BY POLICE FOR ALLEGEDLY OPERATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL When you are a motorist being stopped by a police officer it is common to be nervous and anxious and it is also common to want to cooperate with the officer’s instructions so that the unpleasant experience will…
Once a divorce is finalized, the documents are filed with the courts. However, life is unpredictable and circumstances can change over time. In Massachusetts, if an earlier court order or judgment no longer suits the parties because circumstances have changed in a significant way since the order or judgment was issued, the court can “modify”…
I represented an individual seeking asylum who was arrested for larceny over $250.00 for using another person’s credit card. He charged over $7,000.00 on the card. My client paid the entire amount back to the alleged victim prior to the matter being heard in Worcester District Court. I obtained many continuances to allow the client…
I recently represented an individual in the Worcester District Court charged with 2 counts of Assault and Battery on a household member. My client was accused of punching his girlfriend in the face during an argument on two separate occasions. My client claimed that neither of the alleged incidents occurred. After a hearing, all charges…
Attorney Michael Franklin represented an individual who was charged with a Assault with a dangerous weapon (i.e. an automobile). Client allegedly tried to run her boyfriend over with an automobile. The matter was heard by the Worcester District Court and after a hearing, the boyfriend recanted and the charges were dismissed.
Massachusetts was a leader in its early recognition of same-sex marriages. Logic dictates that the Commonwealth will also have more experience with same-sex divorce and family law matters, including child custody and support issues in cases involving the dissolution of a same-sex marriage. Three Massachusetts cases do, in fact, reflect that experience. In a 2006…
Before you meet with an attorney to discuss your child custody situation, here are few pieces of information about child custody in Massachusetts that you’ll need to know in order to develop questions pertaining to your circumstances. Two primary forms of child custody in Massachusetts Physical custody determines where a child will live during certain…
Attorney Michael Franklin represented a client who hosted a late night party. When a friend brought 2 uninvited guests, a fight broke out between one of them and an invited guest. The uninvited guest was bruised, received stitches in his lip and was knocked unconscious. My client held one of the uninvited guests back in…
Attorney Michael Franklin represented a client who is a salesman and was required to pay $742.00 per week plus 20% of all gross income earned over $180,000.00 per year as alimony to his ex-wife. His base pay was $180,000.00 per year. He lost his employment and obtained new employment with a base pay of $130,000.00…
Attorney Michael Franklin represented a father of a 4 year old child born out of wedlock who resided here in Massachusetts who was previously ordered to pay child support in the amount of $398.00 per week retroactive to the child’s birth. He was a salesman with an annual income of $125,000 at the time of…
It seems like everyone knows a story about false allegations during child custody and divorce. One spouse points the finger at the other and receives a restraining order from the court. The wife or husband recognizes that doing this will, almost by default, give them custody of the children and exclusive use of the family…
Worcester criminal defense attorney Michael Franklin represented a man for a jury trial at Worcester District Court. He was charged with Assault & Battery stemming from an incident on January 3, 2016. My client and another man got into an argument while they were residents of a boarding house. The men admittedly didn’t get along…
I recently represented a 60 year old man in Worcester District Court who had 2 knee replacements and was taking medications for diabetes at the time he was stopped by a state police trooper. The trooper pulled my client’s vehicle over after he went through a red light. The trooper noticed my client was slurring…
Most people enter the divorce process believing their soon to be ex-spouse is honest. However, this is not always the situation. The fact is dishonesty is a common reason for seeking a divorce. Even if you have no reason to suspect your spouse is hiding assets and misrepresenting their finances, it is prudent to vet…
In a recent case at Worcester District Court, I represented a Hispanic man who was charged with 2 counts of Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, a civil rights violation, resisting arrest as well as Disorderly Conduct and Disturbing the Peace. He was in his parked car outside of his children’s residence in a…
If you and your spouse are thinking it is time for a separation, there are some factors you should consider in order to make sure this is not only the right step for your family but also done in accordance with the law. Before any decisions are made, it would be beneficial to consult with…
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