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Police officers in Massachusetts are trained to use several techniques to determine whether drivers are under the influence of alcohol, including field sobriety tests. Field sobriety tests are exercises officers may ask a driver to perform at roadside that give the officer a chance to see how well that person is able to control their […] The post Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus: Police Rely on It – Courts Do Not! appeared first on Fiorentino Legal, P.C..

A man in his 60s ends his daily walk at a middle school football field. He’s not from this country, and his English is broken. His American Dream was to offer his children better opportunities. He’s retired after a long career as a dishwasher at Legal Sea Foods. He happens to be black.   The […] The post Injustice in an Abundance of Caution appeared first on Fiorentino Legal, P.C..

Trial attorneys rarely ever get the chance to see evidence through a juror’s eyes. Even when we get called for jury duty ourselves, it’s pretty normal for us to get sent home without being selected. Yesterday, I had the next best experience. A friend of mine was selected as a juror in Quincy District Court, […] The post Jurors at Quincy District Court Get It Right: They Acquit Woman that Probably Stole Over $20,000 appeared first on Fiorentino Legal, P.C..

I recently got this review from a client’s mother. I haven’t changed a word. She didn’t want to post it publicly, because the case is very serious, and she wants to remain anonymous. I don’t blame her. Her son’s criminal charges have sent a ripple through their family that will probably last forever. If you’re a parent looking for an attorney for your child, I hope you find her words helpful:  The post Criminal Defendants Are People, Too. appeared first on Fiorentino Legal, P.C..

Yes. Having a lawyer increases your chances of winning a restraining order, and should also make the process faster and less confusing. What are the types of restraining orders? Massachusetts offers “abuse prevention orders” (209A Orders) and “Harassment Prevention Orders” (258E Orders). The court published this handout that offers a reasonable explanation of the difference. […] The post Should I Have a Lawyer to Help Me Get a Restraining Order? appeared first on Fiorentino Legal, P.C..

I get this question a couple of times a year from family and friends. People don’t want to go to jury duty. They don’t want to waste their time. As a trial lawyer, I rely on fair, smart, attentive jurors. But I totally understand why some people want to get out of it. Most often, […] The post How to Get Out of Jury Duty in Massachusetts: Be Unfair appeared first on Fiorentino Legal, P.C..