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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 sexual interest in the alleged victim, a twelve year old boy.” At trial, the judge admitted testimony describing the […]

As I write this, there is a COVID-19 outbreak that is claiming lives and overwhelming our healthcare system. My state, Massachusetts, was one of the earlier states to be hit hard with a COVID-19 outbreak via community transmission. The Governor declared… Read More

Like everyone else living in New England, I could not avoid the exhaustive media coverage of the St. Paul School rape trial. From a legal perspective, there was nothing sensational about this case: a 15 year old student claimed that she had been forcibly… Read More

After a jury trial in the Lowell District Court, Keren Goldenberg’s client was found NOT GUILTY of two counts of domestic assault and battery, intimidation of a witness, and threats to commit a crime. Read More

If you or a loved one has been charged with a criminal offense in the Boston area, then you need to enlist the help of a trained defense lawyer to maneuver the legal system, and make the best decisions for your future. Are you unsure about selecting between criminal law firms? Boston provides a variety […]

Finding the best criminal appeals attorney is a good first step to understanding your options for relief from the criminal justice system.    There are a number of ways a criminal appeals attorney can help you if you have been convicted of a crime…. Read More When your rights and your future are at stake, only […]

After a jury trial in the Lowell District Court, Keren Goldenberg’s client was found NOT GUILTY of two counts of domestic assault and battery, intimidation of a witness, and threats to commit a crime. Read More After  trial in the Middlesex Superior Court, Keren Goldenberg’s client was found not guilty of a sex offense that […]

Sharing knowledge with the amazing Carl Williams of the Massachusetts ACLU at an event hosted by Community Advocates for Justice and Equality in Lowell, MA. I spoke about CORI sealing. Read More I was happy to talk to the Middlesex Defense Attorneys today at their annual training about one of my favorite topics: improper closing […]

Today a judge in the Lowell District Court allowed Attorney Goldenberg’s Motion for New Trial for a client who received constitutionally deficient advice concerning the immigration consequences of his admission to sufficient facts. Ten years ago the client accepted a continuance without a finding (CWOF) for a drug possession charge unaware that this would render him […]

People accused of crimes require outstanding representation. A guilty conviction has significant consequences, including substantial fines, jail time, and an uncertain future. Do you need top criminal defense? Boston and Lowell residents should consider the Law Offices of Keren Goldenberg, which has been responsible for winning criminal cases for clients for almost 15 years. Receive […]

Sexual assault on a child can be charged under two statutes: rape of a child in violation of Massachusetts General Law chapter 265 section 23 and indecent assault and battery in violation of chapter 265 section 13B. A young person who may otherwise appear to fully consent to a sexual act with another person may […]

Attorney Goldenberg’s client was found not criminally responsible in the Dedham District Court and no period of hospitalization was ordered. After five difficult years, her client finally got the verdict he deserved. To be found not criminally responsible (more commonly knows as not guilty by reason of insanity) the accused’s mental condition at the time […]

There is a sea of options when looking for a sexual assault attorney to represent you or a loved one in a sex offense case. Picking the right representation can be difficult, but it is absolutely essential to bettering your outcomes in court. A sexual assault conviction, no matter how serious, can follow you through […]

Defense attorneys Blake Rubin and Angela Cavanaugh were found not guilty of witness intimidation after being accused of arranging for a key witness in a human trafficking case to be bailed out and made difficult to locate. Rubin represented Fabian Beltran… Read More