Miscellaneous Crimes

Massachusetts is the 6th state admitted to the United States and its Constitution dates back to 1780, seven years before the United States Constitution was ratified. Through common law and statutes Massachusetts laws have been developing for well over 200 years. A large percentage of those laws proscribe specific types of criminal activity. Many of these crimes cannot be classified such as drug crimes or sex crimes. Consequently, our office felt it necessary to identify many of the more common crimes with which people in Massachusetts are charged. Some of the crimes listed below are felonies and the others are misdemeanors.

Felonies in Massachusetts are those crimes that are punishable by a state prison sentence. See G.L. c. 274 §1. All other crimes are misdemeanors. If you have been charged with a felony or a misdemeanor you should consult a Massachusetts Criminal Defense Lawyer like Kathleen McCarthy to discuss your rights and establish a strong defense.

Examples of the more common miscellaneous crimes charged in Massachusetts are:

Massachusetts Criminal Attorney Kathleen McCarthy has successfully handles the types of cases identified above and more. If you think you might need criminal representation for one of these offenses you should contact Attorney Kathleen McCarthy immediately. She will discuss with you your rights and advise you how to best defend these accusations. Most of these crimes carry with them possible jail sentences so it is important that you hire someone who is familiar with the system and has worked both sides like Kathleen McCarthy. She will fight to get the charges dismissed, negotiate a favorable resolution or try the case to verdict. Call Attorney McCarthy or contact her online to discuss your case.