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Domestic violence is a scary, messy reality for many, and acting out of self defense can be lifesaving for survivors and their loved ones. We believe self defense should protect, not prosecute you. Unfortunately, the differences between self defense and assault are all about context, and it can take a strong defense attorney with experience […]
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Governor Baker has recently announced that he will refile legislation aimed at cracking down on driving while under the influence of marijuana. While that is a worthwhile intention, portions of this bill will have the effect of making it easier to penalize people suspected (but not convicted) of driving under the influence of marijuana, regardless […]
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Abortion remains legal in Massachusetts despite the U.S. Supreme Court striking down Roe v. Wade, which ended the federal right to abortion, allows states to enact abortion bans, and invites criminal prosecutions of abortion recipients and people providing support. In December of 2020, the Massachusetts state legislature passed the Roe Act, which requires that abortion […]
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Massachusetts state courts impose probation as a sentence frequently and for long durations of time. While probation is obviously better than serving a custodial sentence, it is still a hardship and an infringement on one’s liberty. In addition to the conditions of probation that may be imposed, such as anger management classes (which you need […]
In 2009, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts that the prosecution could not prove the identity of an unknown substance with a certified lab document and needed to call the chemist who did the analysis at trial. Since then expert witnesses must be called in even the most basic district court […]
Attorney Goldenberg Convinced a judge in the Somerville District Court not to issue a restraining order against him. The Plaintiff presented lengthy and dramatic testimony about alleged conduct that annoyed and angered her but did not meet the legal standard for such an order. Attorney Goldenberg showed through cross-examination that the allegations had little substance […]
In August of 2015 Keren Goldenberg experienced what she described as a “highlight” in her career when she drove to visit one of her favorite clients in prison to tell him that his convictions had been reversed by the Appeals Court. Her client had been wrongfully convicted a few years earlier and sentenced to a […]
Yesterday Keren Goldenberg’s client was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the Wrentham District Court. The court did not order any further psychological evaluation following the verdict so the case is over. It is essential when litigating a criminal responsibility defense to retain trustworthy psychologists who can meet with the client as soon […]
Massachusetts gives little discretion to judges regarding sex offender registration when an individual is convicted of a qualifying sex offense. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Law chapter 6, section 178E (f) a judge may waive the registration requirement within 14 days of the conviction if the person convicted has not been sentenced to immediate confinement and […]
One of the first questions that I ask any new client is whether he or she is a U.S. citizen. My reason for asking is that criminal charges can carry serious immigration consequences for any non-citizen (including permanent residents who have held this status for decades). The U.S. Supreme Court has held that criminal defense attorneys have […]
Even if your son or daughter is too young to drive or does not have a driving permit/license for other reasons, s/he is increasingly likely to be ordered to submit to a breathalyzer test by a police officer. A breathalyzer, if you are not already familiar, is a breath testing device that estimates the concentration […]
Top criminal lawyers can be the difference between a bright future and some very uncomfortable consequences. Facing criminal charges can be very unsettling. You don’t want to face them alone – and you shouldn’t. A top Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer can help you navigate your charges and come up with the right strategy to protect […]
A judge in the Boston Municipal Court recently allowed Attorney Goldenberg’s motion to dismiss the charges against her client because the clerk issued a criminal complaint without holding a show cause hearing. Her client was legally entitled to this… Read More A judge in the Salem Superior Court allowed my motion to suppress my client’s […]
Massachusetts has one of the toughest sets of gun laws in the United States with very harsh mandatory sentences imposed for illegal possession or carrying. Gun laws regulate the sale, possession, and use of firearms and ammunition. Firearm owners must be licensed through their local police department or the Massachusetts State Police if no local […]