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Attorney Sam's Take: Arrest For Domestic Violence In Boston

By Altman & Altman

Earlier in the week, I began a blog posting reminding you that, although you may think it could never happen, the criminal justice finger of accusation can suddenly arrive at your doorstep. This is true anywhere in the country. It is certainly true here in Boston where the dial of a cell phone can easily result in the need for a lawyer. Today, I am referring to the type of matter which seems to most surprise my clients when they are suddenly face to face with law enforcement and the Commonwealth Bracelets of Shame. It involves the category of crime now known as ?Domestic Violence?. In days past, these crimes, like drunk driving, were not taken seriously enough. The police would hear of a wife-beating and the courts would basically treat the problem as a simple ?family issue?...continue to full post

Full post as published by Boston Criminal lawyer Blog on August 27, 2009 (boomark / email).