BEING CHARGED OR CONVICTED OF A CRIME CAN HAVE SEVERE, LONG-LASTING CONSEQUENCES FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. EVEN BEING THE SUBJECT OF A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION CAN IMPACT YOUR REPUTATION AND YOUR FINANCIAL SECURITY.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, EXPERIENCE
Attorney Ciraulo has the knowledge, the skill, and the experience required to guide you through the legal process. Whether you are charged with Operating Under the Influence (OUI / DUI / DWI), Domestic Violence, a Narcotics Related Offense (Drug Crime), a Firearms Offense, a Sex Offense, a Property Crime, or a Violent Offense / Crime Against a Person, Attorney Ciraulo and and his team of former prosecutors Will Challenge the State of the Evidence Against You, Exclude from Your Trial the Most Damaging of the Evidence Against You, and Fight to Get You A Not Guilty.
TRIED TO VERDICT MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED (500+) CASES
Attorney Ciraulo has tried to verdict more than five hundred (500+) cases. In addition, Attorney Ciraulo has negotiated favorable resolutions on reduced charges and obtained pre-trial dismissals on thousands of cases throughout courts across the Commonwealth.
SEVENTEEN YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PRACTICING CRIMINAL LAW AND THE CASE RESULTS TO SHOW IT
Attorney Ciraulo has obtained victories repeatedly throughout his seventeen plus years of practicing criminal defense and is willing to zealously fight on your behalf. See Attorney Ciraulo's "CASE RESULTS" now and call today to scheduled a free, no obligation, consultation.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
"Domestic Violence" charges can take many forms and the consequences can be quite severe. More often than not, when the police are called to investigate an allegation of domestic violence, one of the involved parties will be arrested and charged with a criminal offense.
M.G.L. c. 265 s. 13M governs Domestic Violence in Massachusetts: Section 13 (a) "Whoever commits an assault or assault and battery on a family or household member shall be punished by imprisonment in the house of correction for not more than 2 1/2 years or by a fine of not more than $5,000, or both such fine and imprisonment." In addition, for any violation of this section, or as a condition of a continuance without a finding, the court shall order the defendant to complete a certified batterer's intervention program unless, upon good cause shown, the court issues specific written findings describing the reasons that batterer's intervention should not be ordered or unless the batterer's intervention program determines that the defendant is not suitable for intervention.
Notwithstanding the harsh penalties associated with a charge of domestic assault and battery, Attorney Ciraulo will assert on your behalf each and every available defense. Some defenses to domestic assault and battery include:
- Cooperation or Participation of the Complaining Witness
- Legal Availability of the Complaining Witness
- Motive to Fabricate
- Motive to Exaggerate
- Inconsistent Statements
- Independent Witnesses
- Video Evidence
- Forensic Evidence
- Self Defense and Defense of Others
It is extremely important that you have on your side an attorney who is both familiar with the intricacies of the law relative to domestic violence charges and is also willing to fight on your behalf.
DRUG CRIMES
Drug offenses in Massachusetts vary in severity based upon the quantity and type of narcotics seized, whether the possession was for personal use or distribution, and whether you have prior arrests / convictions for similar offenses. Drug offenses include straight (or simple) possession, manufacturing, possession with the intent to distribute, and trafficking. Penalties for drug offenses in Massachusetts and United States District Court can include probation, court-ordered drug counseling, community service, and incarceration.
A drug offense can occur as a result of a car stop, a so called pat and frisk, or upon the execution of a search warrant. Search warrant arrests often times involve confidential informations (CIs), confidential sources (CSs), controlled buys, and surveillance over a period of time. Regardless of what series of events resulted in the police charging you with the narcotics related offenses, Attorney Ciraulo will assert on your behalf each and every available defense. Some defenses to drug crimes include:
- Motions to Dismiss
- Motions to Suppress
- Identification
- Deficiencies in the Drug Folder / Drug File / Drug Jacket
It is extremely important that you have on your side an attorney who is both familiar with the intricacies of the law relative to drug charges and is also willing to fight on your behalf.
FIREARMS OFFENSES
There a many forms of firearms charges in Massachusetts. A person holding a valid License to Carry (LTC) or Firearms Identification Card (FID) may be charged with crimes such as improper storage or carrying a firearm while intoxicated. In the alternative, a person without either an LTC or FID may be charged with unlawful possession or unlawful carrying of a firearm.
The penalties for firearms offenses can be severe depending on the crime charged and any previous violations of the law. In addition, a firearms charge alone can result in the revocation of ones' right to carry firearms.
There are, however, numerous defenses to firearms offenses including:
- Conversion to Civil Infraction
- Identification
- Deficiencies in the Firearm Analysis
- Technical Licensing Requirements / Exclusions
It is extremely important that you have on your side an attorney who is both familiar with the intricacies of the law relative to firearms charges and is also willing to fight on your behalf.
SEX OFFENSES
Sex Offenses in Massachusetts include rape, statutory rape, indecent assault and battery, child molestation, possession of illicit materials such as child pornography, and indecent exposure. Sex offense allegations also have potential aggravating circumstances such as involvement of a child victim, the use of force, the use of weapons, or the use of narcotics to incapacitate a victim.
Notwithstanding the fact that there is a presumption of innocence to all criminal charges, merely being charged with a sex offense can have extremely adverse consequences to your mental and physical health and the mental and physical health of your family. In addition, merely being charged with a sex offense can cause damage to your reputation, business, and finances.
A conviction on a sex offense can result in probation, court ordered sex offender counseling, and incarceration. Also, a conviction on a sex offenses will very likely cause you to have to register as a sex offender - thereby dramatically impacting your employment opportunities, housing or living arrangements, and personal relationships.
Attorney Ciraulo will assert on your behalf each and every available defense. Some defenses to sex crimes include:
- Consent
- Identification of the Perpetrator
- False Allegations / Motive to Fabricate or Exaggerate
It is extremely important that you have on your side an attorney who is both familiar with the intricacies of the law relative to sex offenses and is also willing to fight on your behalf.
PROPERTY CRIMES
Property crimes involve unlawful theft, damage, destruction, or interference with a person's property and encompass a range of offenses from the more minor, such as trespassing, to serious crimes such as arson. Property crimes in Massachusetts include trespassing, vandalism, theft (larceny), burglary, malicious destruction, and arson.
The penalties for property offenses can include probation, restitution, community service, and incarceration depending on the type of offense alleged.
If you are charged with a property offense, Contact Attorney Ciraulo today to discuss the various defenses applicable to your case including:
- Identification
- Claim of Right
- Mistake
- Necessity
It is extremely important that you have on your side an attorney who is both familiar with the intricacies of the law relative to property crimes and is also willing to fight on your behalf.
CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON / VIOLENT CRIMES
Crimes against the person or violent crimes are terms used to cover a wide range of offenses including Assault, Aggravated Assault, Kidnapping, Robbery, Aggravated Robbery, Rape and sexual assault, Domestic violence, Murder, and Manslaughter.
Violent crimes are typically charged as felonies, which means the potential for greater punishment including probation, court ordered mental health treatment, community service, and incarceration. In addition, most violent offenses are felony offenses and carry with them collateral consequences such as restraining orders, loss of the right to possess firearms, etc.
Defenses to violent crimes will often include:
- Identification
- Cooperation or Participation of the Complaining Witness
- Legal Availability of the Complaining Witness
- Motive to Fabricate
- Motive to Exaggerate
- Inconsistent Statements
- Independent Witnesses
- Video Evidence
- Forensic Evidence
- Self Defense and Defense of Others
Attorney Ciraulo and his team of experienced former prosecutors will review your case and explain to you all of your options, including any and all legal defenses that may be available to you. Attorney Ciraulo will help you prepare a strong defense and ensure all of your rights are protected throughout the legal process. Call Attorney Ciraulo or submit an online form today to schedule a Consultation.