Key Takeaways What Happens if You Get Charged With Child Neglect, and More Questions Answered Similar to most legal statutes, child neglect depends on a number of factors before any conviction can happen. Additionally, it penalizes bystanders who could’ve taken action when the offense was carried out. These complexities are best left to industry professionals,…
Grandparent visitation rights can be a complex and emotional issue for families in Massachusetts. While grandparents may have a strong desire to maintain a relationship with their grandchildren, parents may have different opinions or concerns about the grandparents’ involvement in their children’s lives. Legal Framework for Grandparent Visitation Rights in Massachusetts In Massachusetts, grandparents may…
Key Takeaways We Understand the Stakes Are High When It Comes to Family Legal Matters. We Offer 5 Tips for How to Win a Child Support Modification Case. Once a court makes an order requiring a parent to pay child support, the only way to legally change that order is to go back to court….
Key Takeaways Understanding the Differences of Legal Guardianship vs Custody for Children That You Care For When it comes to caring for the children in your life that you love and cherish, it’s a given to want the best for them. Whether they are biological children, adopted, or just those you care for and are…
Our Clients Have Asked, “If a Court Order Is Ignored, What Happens?” We Have That Information for You Today So You Can Handle the Situation Accordingly Court orders should always be taken seriously. However, the question often comes up: “If a court order is ignored, what happens?” We share below what happens in family law…
This article discusses: When Could A Parent Be Considered In Contempt Of A Custody, Visitation Or Support Order In Massachusetts? Parents could be held in contempt for violating any order of the court. These could be include several things, including: Failure to follow a court order to the letter puts you at risk of being…
Rudolf, Smith, Griffis & Ruggieri, LLP Offers Some Insight About the Question: Does Guardianship Override Parental Rights? Family dynamics are highly sensitive and delicate matters that we know can be very challenging. The team of family law attorneys at Rudolf, Smith, Griffis & Ruggieri, LLP, over the many years of experience, have seen it all…
Your Guide to Habitual Offender Laws in Massachusetts The criminal justice system is designed to punish the guilty and protect the innocent. One way that legislators and judges seek to accomplish these two primary goals is through the enactment and application of statutes known as “habitual offender laws.” These laws vary in scope and force…
Child endangerment charges should be taken seriously. If you or a loved one is facing child endangerment charges, contact the attorneys at Rudolf, Smith, Griffis & Ruggieri, LLP today to discuss the details of your case: (508) 425-6330 or fill out a contact form online. Child Abuse vs. Child Endangerment Charges Child endangerment charges describe wanton or reckless conduct…
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Assault and Battery Charges in Framingham District Court, Framingham, Massachusetts. Our client walked out of Berkshire Superior Court on Wednesday a free man after a jury acquitted him of charges that he had shot and killed a man in 2017.
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Our client was accused of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 and was summonsed to a Clerk’s Hearing. We immediately hired an investigator and gathered proof that the allegations were false. As a result of our thorough investigation of the allegations, we were able to present a strong defense at the Clerk’s Hearing. The Clerk Magistrate relied on our legal and factual arguments and decided that no criminal charges should issue.
Our client walked out of Berkshire Superior Court on Wednesday a free man after a jury acquitted him of charges that he had shot and killed a man in 2017.
Our client walked out of Berkshire Superior Court on Wednesday a free man after a jury acquitted him of charges that he had shot and killed a man in 2017.