Photo credit: https://thesilentmajoritynomore.com It has become the routine practice of ICE Agents to camp out in state courts to catch their prey. When agents believe that someone on their list is scheduled to appear they show up with the intent to take the person into ICE custody. While that may sound like a practical approach […]
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 hearing where he could oppose the issuance of the complaint. In situations where a police department […]
Families of people serving sentences in the Bureau of Prisons are getting calls from “Jason Williams,” who claims to work for the BOP. He tells them that their family member is eligible for compassionate release and they need to provide a credit card number to pay for electronic monitoring. This is a scam. I have […]
The Law Offices of Keren Goldenberg is proud to announce the opening of its new office located in Belmont Center. The office is located at 19A Alexander Avenue in Belmont, MA and can be reached by phone at 617-431-2701. The office will allow Attorney… Read More
What to do during an arrest, what makes an arrest legal and how a Boston criminal defense lawyer will help you Being arrested can be a frightening, infuriating, and overwhelming experience, to say the least. However, as shocking or unjust as the experience… Read More Our guide to DUI charges in Massachusetts and how a […]
A judge in the Quincy District Court allowed a motion to dismiss that I had argued today. My client had been charged with Breaking and Entering and the judge agreed with my argument that there was insufficient evidence to have ever charged him with the… Read More This morning I read an opinion piece in the […]
For the first time ever I had something good happen in federal court at a sentencing hearing. I’m not talking about getting the best lousy outcome available (like the judge imposing a mandatory minimum but not going higher), but a legitimately good outcome. Client was charged in drug conspiracy. He was picking up packages from […]
Federal and state laws impose harsh penalties on people convicted of possessing, disseminating or producing child pornography. Penalties include prison time, fines, registering as a sex offender, and a lifetime of personal and professional ruin. Understanding the crimes of possession, dissemination and production of child pornography and possible defenses to these charges are critical. I […]
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 one’s child as a form of punishment, I am addressing the question of whether it is legal for a parent or guardian to… Read More
Another one of my clients benefited from Amendment 821 to the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines which permits a sentencing reduction for qualifying individuals with no criminal record before their federal conviction. Not everyone without a prior record qualifies, so it is important to review the qualifications and consult with an attorney if you are not sure […]
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… Read More
If you are facing allegations of criminal misconduct, you are likely facing significant legal penalties, even if it is your first offense. Hiring a skilled criminal defense lawyer can have a substantial impact on the way your case is resolved, and it is critical to have the best Newton criminal defense lawyer on your side. […]
If you need to know how to defend yourself against false accusations, the guidance of an experienced defense lawyer can make all the difference False accusations happen. Those wrongfully accused can experience significant repercussions from the accusations… Read More A jury in the Lowell District Court found my client NOT GUILTY of assault & battery […]
Today I presented at the annual training conference for the Middlesex Defense Attorneys. It was a repeat of the lecture I gave over the summer for the Suffolk Lawyers for Justice about Violations of Restraining Orders. I started talking about a case with… Read More