Habitual Offender


Worcester Lawyers for a Habitual Offender

Are you a Habitual Offender? Serving Middlesex & Hampden Counties.

In 2012, Massachusetts signed a crime bill called, “An Act Relative to Sentencing and Improving Law Enforcement Tools,” which made it the first state in several years to enact a new third-strikes law. This habitual offender law creates serious penalties for defendants in Massachusetts who may be considered repeat offenders. Are you a habitual offender? Massachusetts residents facing charges who think they may have previous convictions in the state need to contact experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorneys from Rudolf, Smith, Griffis & Ruggieri, LLP to help prepare your defense. If you are in the Worcester or Springfield areas, call today at (508) 570-3037

Habitual offender: Massachusetts felony crimes affected by the third-strikes law include

  • Domestic violence
  • Assault and battery of a child causing bodily injury
  • Assault and battery causing significant bodily injury
  • Gun crimes
  • Armed robbery
  • Sex crimes

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About Our Criminal Defense Practice in Middlesex County & Hampden County

Our Worcester County criminal defense attorneys have the ability to handle a wide range of cases. From first-time charges to juvenile crimes, or simple misdemeanors to more violent felonies, we possess the legal knowledge, experience, and skill needed to help defend against all types of criminal offenses. No matter the charges you face, consider your future in capable hands.
We place a significant emphasis on cases such as:

  • OUI: Including drunk driving, vehicular manslaughter, sobriety tests, driver’s license suspension, and revocation
  • Violent crimes: Including assault and battery, domestic violence, gang violence, and more
  • Drug crimes: Including possession, sales, distribution, trafficking, and more
  • Title IX and University Discipline: Defending students accused of college conduct code and Title IX violations.

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