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    We are known throughout the community as being one of the top criminal and immigration law firms and have earned many positive reviews.

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    HOW DO I FIND THE RIGHT CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER FOR ME?

    When you are looking for an attorney to represent you in your criminal case, the first place you should search is in your own network of friends and family. If anyone you know has hired a criminal lawyer in the past, they may be able to recommend someone with the skills and experience needed to successfully represent you.

    While most attorneys will have a website, it is important to look up specific information about those lawyers. Look up past reviews, case results, how many trials they have handled, how many clients have they represented with similar cases to yours, and how many years of experience they have.

    After you have a few lawyers in mind, you need to set up time to speak with each of them and learn more about their practice and how they can properly represent you. The right attorney will return your calls in a timely manner. They will listen to all of your questions and concerns, and provide educated responses, regardless if the response results in positive or negative news.

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    WHAT DEFENSES CAN A CRIMINAL ATTORNEY USE TO FIGHT MY CASE?

    One of the more obvious defenses that are available is that you did not commit the crime in question. Your defense lawyer may argue that another person is responsible for committing the crime or that no crime was ever committed at all. If your attorney is taking the “no crime occurred at all” position, they might argue that any witness testimony is untrue or that the actions you took have nothing to do with the charges you are facing.

    A different defense that your attorney may use is self-defense, which is typically associated with crimes such as battery, assault, domestic violence, or homicide. When lawyers are using this defense, they are admitting that you were violent, but it was justified due to the other person threatening acts of violence towards you.

    Insanity as a defense can be quite complex, but it encompasses your attorney showing that at the time the crime was committed, you were unable to control your behavior and could not understand that what you were doing was wrong.

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    CLIENT CHARGED WITH OUI AT THE WALTHAM DISTRICT COURT

    Client was involved in an accident and admitted to drinking 2 beers at the scene with 2 police officers. He consented to perform field sobriety tests to which he allegedly performed extremely poor on. The officers claimed he had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath, glassy bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and that he was unsteady on his feet. The...

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    CLIENT CHARGED WITH OUI AT THE DEDHAM DISTRICT COURT

    A caller called the police to inform them that my client was throwing up on the side of the road and passed out in his vehicle with the engine running. The police showed up to his location and woke up my client while he was in his car. The officer asked my client if he had anything to drink and he said he was drinking a lot the night before. The officer had him step outside...

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    CLIENT CHARGED WITH TWO CASES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

    My client was in a troubling relationship with his now ex-girlfriend who was trying to get my client deported. She claimed that my client on two separate incidents committed acts of domestic violence in the form of punching and strangulation. There was heavy evidence of the ex-girlfriend bringing forth false charges based on revenge. I able to discredit the...

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    TWO CONVICTIONS VACATED FOR PROSPECTIVE LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT

    My client had two serious convictions including Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon at the Boston Municipal Court – Brighton Division and Drug Distribution in the Quincy District Court. My client was married to a U.S. Citizen and had 3 U.S. citizen children. His wife would be able to sponsor him for lawful permanent residency (green card) but...

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    REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS WINS CANCELLATION OF REMOVAL

    My client was in ICE detention because of his criminal history and his hope of staying in the country was dwindling. He came from his home country when he was 17 years old and was living in the United States for over 20 years. He had a 10-year-old U.S. Citizen child who he would not be able to raise if he was to be deported back to his home country. After I vacated...

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    DRUG DISTRIBUTION CASE DISMISSED AT BOSTON MUNICIPAL COURT

    My client was driving in a car and the police saw another individual enter my client’s car. The other individual was only in the car for about 5 minutes and then left the vehicle. The police stopped that individual and found cocaine on his person. This individual claimed it was my client who sold him these drugs. I scheduled the case for trial and the case was ultimately...

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    LEAVING THE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

    My client was allegedly involved in a serious accident and fled the scene. The license plate at the scene that fell off the vehicle was registered in the name of my client. After the police questioned my client at this house and spoke with other witnesses, they ultimately charged him with Leaving the Scene of Property Damage and Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle...

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    DRUG DISTRIBUTION CASE VACATED AT MIDDLESEX SUPERIOR COURT

    My client was a lawful permanent resident with a lot of family here. He has been in this country since he was 2 years old. About 5 years ago he was indicted and charged with a very strong drug distribution case. He ultimately pleaded guilty but without the knowing the grave immigration consequences. He pleaded to an “aggravated felony” for immigration...

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    OUI VACATED AT THE FALL RIVER DISTRICT COURT

    My client was on DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and he was convicted of an OUI. One conviction of an OUI will revoke a person’s status on DACA. ICE ultimately arrested him and placed him in removal proceedings. During his stay in detention, I filed a Motion to Vacate his conviction and we were successful. The conviction was...

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    WHAT KIND OF CRIMES CAN YOU BE DEPORTED FOR?

    You are especially at risk for deportation if you committed a “crime of moral turpitude” or an “aggravated felony.” There are also other crimes that do not fall into these categories that can also lead to an immigrant facing removal proceedings. In addition, there are specific crimes that can cause an immigrant to get deported if they leave the country, return to the U.S., and may then face removal proceedings when they are seeking readmission to this country.

    If you have been convicted of two or more crimes of moral turpitude within 5 years of being admitted to the country, you may also be facing deportation.

    If you are an immigrant that is facing criminal charges in Boston, it is vital to have a defense attorney on your side who has experience in both immigration and criminal law. At Toland Law, LLC, we concentrate on both of these practice areas and can offer the proper skills needed to help immigrants fight criminal charges in Massachusetts.

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    WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MISDEMEANOR AND A FELONY CHARGE?

    In Massachusetts, if you are convicted of a crime, you may be sentenced to time in the state prison or the county house of correction. If the charges you are facing cannot result in a state prison sentence, it is a misdemeanor. If the charges can result in a state prison sentence, it is considered a felony.

    As mentioned earlier, the state defines felonies as crimes that are punishable by a sentence in state prison, including life in prison. Crimes that may be considered felonies are drug crimes, burglary, arson, armed robbery, murder, rape, sexual assault, aggravated assault, battery, and kidnapping. These charges can result in deportation, the loss of your right to vote, the loss of your right to bear arms, and much more.

    In conjunction with felonies in Massachusetts, the state defines misdemeanors as crimes that are not punishable by a sentence in state prison. These charges typically result in the following sentences: time in the house of correction, probation, community services, legal fees, and more.

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    Trying to become us citizen was something I’ve wanted to do for 25 years. When I finally felt like I was ready, I called another lawyer, and right away I knew that she was doing it for the money and not for the passion of helping someone like me; As soon as we faced a roadblock, she stopped representing me. I felt defeated, thinking I would never become a US cit (...)

    — C.G.
    Boston, MA
     

    A friend mentioned Lawyer Toland regarding an immigration case with which I needed help. Paul (the lawyer who helped me) did an amazing job, gathered all the documentation I needed for this process and completed the necessary applications. It is a very professional professional law firm, which helped me from the moment I arrived until the last moment I got all t (...)

    – A.V.
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    Me remitieron al abogado Toland para un amigo cercano de nuestra familia que, lamentablemente, fue acusado de una OUI. El abogado Toland hizo un gran trabajo y llevó un caso realmente difícil a juicio y ganó. Estábamos muy satisfechos con sus servicios y cualquiera sería afortunado de tenerlo como abogado.

    – P.L.
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    This firm does amazing work, it represents you in what situation, no matter how critical the case is. I was personally represented on a case during these difficult moments of pandemic with a Lawyer Just 6feet of my shoulder. Thank you.

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    SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION WITH A QUALIFIED IMMIGRATION AND CRIMINAL LAW FIRM IN BOSTON, MA

    Having a run-in with the law can be one of the worst experiences in life for any person.When you are going through such trying times, you need a lawyer who is not only a strong advocate in the courtroom but is also compassionate to your needs.

    Attorney Paul Toland is a former assistant district attorney who has been aggressively fighting for the rights of those charged with anything from misdemeanors to serious felonies. When representing clients, he can map out how the prosecution will likely build their case against you, giving you the best chance at fighting the charges.

    If you charged with a crime in this state, having the right defense attorney can make all the difference. The office of Toland Law, LLC is located in Beacon Hill, near the Suffolk County Superior Court and the Cardinal Cushing Park, approximately 2.5 miles from Boston Logan International Airport. To schedule a consultation with our law firm, please give us a call at (781) 819-3647 or fill out the contact form on our website.

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      What Our Clients Say!

      Trying to become us citizen was something I’ve wanted to do for 25 years. When I finally felt like I was ready, I called another lawyer, and right away I knew that she was doing it for the money (...)

      — C.G.
      Boston, MA
       

      A friend mentioned Lawyer Toland regarding an immigration case with which I needed help. Paul (the lawyer who helped me) did an amazing job, gathered all the documentation I needed for this proc (...)

      – A.V.
      Boston, MA
       

      Me remitieron al abogado Toland para un amigo cercano de nuestra familia que, lamentablemente, fue acusado de una OUI. El abogado Toland hizo un gran trabajo y llevó un caso realmente difícil a (...)

      – P.L.
      Boston, MA
       

      This firm does amazing work, it represents you in what situation, no matter how critical the case is. I was personally represented on a case during these difficult moments of pandemic with a Law (...)

      – K.S.
      Boston, MA
       

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