In November of 2008, voters in Massachusetts overwhelmingly voted to decriminalize possession of less than an ounce (28 grams) of marijuana by passing Question 2,” An Act Establishing a Sensible Marijuana Policy.” In November of 2016, Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly voted to pass Question 4, “The Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act” which legalized the possession of […]
Keren Goldenberg was invited to present a lecture to defense attorneys about forensic DNA analysis. The program was organized by the Greater Lowell Bar Association and welcomed attendees from all over the state. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the program… Read More
If the police come to your home, you do not have to let them in unless they have a search warrant or felony arrest warrant. If they do not have a warrant, you can verbally refuse to let them enter. If they enter without your consent, stay calm and do not run or attempt to physically […]
For the past 3 years Attorney Goldenberg has been representing a client accused of negligent motor vehicle homicide. From the first time they met, she suspected that he had suffered a seizure that resulted in the fatal collision. He had never been diagnosed… Read More
The Law Offices of Keren Goldenberg welcomes Attorney Kayla Fahey to the team! Ms. Fahey joins the firm with a strong background in criminal defense and family law and has chosen to focus her immense litigation talents on her criminal defense practice…. Read More
I am happy to report that my client was found not guilty of rape of a child by force by a Middlesex County jury. This accusations were made by an adult who claims to have been sexually assaulted as a child. After hearing from prosecution and defense witnesses, the jury returned not guilty verdicts on […]
A restraining order lawyer can help with either of the two types of restraining orders in Massachusetts: An abuse prevention order is available to individuals who are or have been married, are in a serious dating relationship, parents of a child, family members related by blood or marriage, or are living together. An individual can […]
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… Read More A judge in the Essex Superior Court sided with Attorney Goldenberg and denied the […]
I was happy to talk to the Middlesex Defense Attorneys today at their annual training about one of my favorite topics: improper closing arguments by the prosecutor. Read More Bearing in mind that this is not a parenting blog and that I am in no way condoning or condemning the practice of spanking or hitting […]
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… Read More
When I meet a new client who has recently been arrested one of the first things that I am often told is, “they never read me my rights!” My follow-up question to this statement is whether the police questioned that client. If the answer is “no”… Read More
The First Circuit Court of Appeals has held that the criminalization under Massachusetts state law of secretly audio recording police while they perform their duties in public spaces is unconstitutional. The ruling, Project Veritas v. Rollins, was issued… Read More
In Commonwealth v. Christie, the Appeals Court reversed the defendant’s convictions for statutory rape “because evidence of [his] possession of videotape depictions of adult men engaged in same-sex sex was improperly admitted to demonstrate the defendant’s… Read More When I meet a new client who has recently been arrested one of the first things that […]
When you’re searching the web for a “criminal defense lawyer near me,” Keren Goldenberg is who you want in your corner. The period after an arrest is one of the most vulnerable times you or your family can experience. You’ve made the right choice… Read More The Law Offices of Keren Goldenberg offers you a […]