Shoplifting and Larceny over $250

  • Irvin Rakhlin,
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When it comes to the offense of shoplifting, many individuals find themselves in the unenviable position of being brought into a store security office and told that the police are coming to arrest them. Many of these individuals have no prior criminal record and many are students under the age of 21. When this happens, it becomes painfully clear  … Read more

Domestic Assault and Battery in Massachusetts

  • Irvin Rakhlin,
  •   Criminal Defense
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Domestic assault and battery charges refer to the unwanted touching of a person that was likely to cause bodily harm or was offensive and done without consent of the person. Most often, these cases stem from arguments either with a significant other or a family member. Therefore, they often bring up a range of emotions,  … Read more

Challenging the Draeger 9510 Breathalyzer Machine

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The Breathalyzer exam: IS IT RELIABLE? In Massachusetts, whenever someone is stopped for allegedly operating under the influence of alcohol (OUI) or driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) there is a presumption that they will consent to take a breathalyzer test as a pre-requisite to having the privilege to drive a motor vehicle in  … Read more