tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60718351468210568012011-10-06T10:51:40.578-07:00The law offices of Attorney Theresa Gomes are located conveniently located at: 600 Columbia Road, Suite 103, Boston, MA (617) 265-2700 & 875 Massachusetts Ave. Suite 31, Cambridge, MA (617) 864-8055 tgomeslaw.com, tgomeslaw@yahoo.comLaw Office of Theresa Gomeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15812018828332797600noreply@blogger.comBlogger291100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071835146821056801.post-6387078840846179352011-04-19T08:43:00.000-07:002011-04-20T13:48:06.740-07:00

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled today that the smell of burnt marijuana is not sufficient to remove a person from a motor vehicle. Please read the article below. By Martin Finucane, Globe Staff The odor of burnt marijuana is no longer enough for police officers to order a person from their car, now that possession of less than an ounce of marijuana has been decriminalized in

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Michael Losee was arrested on March 10, 2011 and charged with the murder of his husband, Brian Bergeron. Losee was held without bail after his arraignment in the Malden District Court. Losee is due back in court on April 29. The police alleged that Bergeron was stabbed to death by Losee. Losee pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.  Read the full article below. -Attorney Gomes By Milton

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Call now to set up an appointment with Attorney Theresa Gomes to have your will drafted today. Please mention this post and you will receive a will, health care proxy, and power of attorney for $400.00. This discount does not include trusts or extremely complicated wills. This offer ends February 28, 2011.

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Former Pelham Police Chief, Edward Fleury, was found not guilty of four charges, including involuntary manslaughter, by a Hamden Superior Court jury on 01/14/11. The jurors deliberated for one and and a half days. Fleury was charged after an 8-year-old boy was killed while shooting an Uzi submachine gun at a gun fair organized by Fleury. Fleury was represented by Attorney Rosemary Scapicchio who

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Most of my friends are in their mid to late 30s and haven't even thought about drafting a will. However, this is the best time to think about estate planning. Many of us are purchasing new homes, having children, and investing in the stock market through our employers. These changes are all reasons to have a will drafted, as well as a health care proxy and a power of attorney. Many people think

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One woman was killed and eight others were injured at a New Year's Party in Lowell. Jameson Phuon and Sothy Voeun were each charged with murder for the death of Corinna Ouer. Both men are alleged to have gang relations. The two suspects were held by the court without bail after being arraigned in the Lowell District Court. Read the Boston Globe article below. -Attorney Gomes By Brian R. Ballou

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A Woburn Police officer was killed in the line of duty on Sunday, December 26, 2010 while the state was dealing with a blizzard. Scott Hanwright, of Wakefield, and another suspect who was later shot and killed by officers, robbed Kohl's department store in Woburn. Hanwright was chased to a motor vehicle where a third suspect, Kevin Dingwell, waited. Hanwright was charged with first degree murder

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If you or a loved one has been arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol (OUI) in Massachusetts, you need a lawyer. There are many different lawyers to choose from in the Massachusetts area, however, few are as dedicated and committed as Attorney Theresa Gomes. Attorney Gomes practices OUI law in all parts of Massachusetts. Attorney Gomes has law offices in Boston and Cambridge,

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   A second parent adoption is a legal procedure that allows same sex couples the right to adopt their partner's biological or adopted children without terminating the first parent's rights as the child's parent. Second parent adoption gives the child two legal guardians. It protects both of the parents by giving them both legally recognized parental status. A second parent adoption also

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The answer to this question is an overwhelming YES! Any statement that a defendant gives to the police or to anyone else involved with an incident are called admissions, and can be used at the defendant's criminal trial. While most people who are stopped by the police believe that if they talk to the police and give them as much information as possible that they are being helpful, this is

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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court allowed the Defendant's Motion to Suppress drug evidence seized by the Boston College Police. The court found that the police officers illegally searched the Defendant's dorm room because the officers never received valid consent from the Defendant to search the room. Read the court's decision below. -Attorney Gomes NOTICE: The slip opinions and orders

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Many defendants attending criminal court for the first time can find the experience very overwhelming especially in some of the busier courts, such as the Dorchester District Court. This post is meant for those individuals and is intended to be a guide for individuals that do not frequent criminal court houses. Generally, your first court appearance will be the arraignment. During the

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The results can be found in the 2010 issue of Boston Magazine, New England Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process used by Super Lawyers includes several phases as well as independent research, peer nominations and peer

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A Massachusetts Suffolk Superior Court Jury has found Verna Sewell guilty of involuntary manslaughter against 74 year old Julius Scott. Sewell and Scott shared an apartment with each other in Dorchester, MA. Sewell was originally charged with second degree murder, but was found guilty of the lesser offense of involuntary manslaughter. The police found Sewell after the incident with blood on her

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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that a Massachusetts Attorney who was convicted of an assault and battery, and providing contraband to an inmate client was properly disbarred from the practice of law. Attorney Gomes  Term NOTICE: The slip opinions and orders posted on this Web site are subject to formal revision and are superseded by the advance sheets and bound volumes of the

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In most instances the police cannot search your car without your permission in Massachusetts under the 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The main reason a police officer may lawfully search your car is if he or she has probable cause that you have committed, are in the process of committing, or are are about to commit a crime. If the police stop you for a motor vehicle violation, they are

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The easiest way to get divorced in Massachusetts is under a Joint Petition for Divorce. In order to be divorced under a joint petition, the parties must agree on all aspects of the divorce including, but not limited to: child support, child custody, alimony, property division, liabilities, health insurance, and educational needs of any children. The parties may negotiate these issues with each

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The short answer to this question is NO! I guess after a number of years working as a criminal defense attorney, and my prior experience as a police officer, I operate under the assumption that everyone knows the answer to that question. However, after a trial I had last week, and after speaking with a friend, I am beginning to think that not everyone knows that they don't have to testify at

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It would be my pleasure to represent you in your legal matter. Please take a moment to contact me about your case. If I'm not able to take your case personally, then I will refer you to a competent attorney in the relevant field of law. There are a number of ways that you can contact me, including: Boston Office: (617) 265-2700 x106 Cambridge Office: (617) 864-8055 Email: tgomeslaw@yahoo.com

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"Melanie's Law" was enacted into law in late 2005. Its purpose is to enhance the penalties for drivers convicted of Operating a motor vehicle Under the Influence (OUI) of alcohol or drugs. Massachusetts OUI penalties have some of the steepest maximum fines in the country.  Repeat Offenders could end up with enormous fines. Failure to take the breathalyzer test could result in a driver's license

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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rules that a judge cannot order a Defendant who is on probation to wear a GPS monitoring bracelet where no violation of probation has been found, and there is no material change in the Defendant's circumstance.-Attorney Gomes (tgomeslaw.com) NOTICE: The slip opinions and orders posted on this Web site are subject to formal revision and are

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The Appeals Court of Massachusetts reverses the Defendants drug convicition on the basis that his Sixth Amendment right was violated when the Commonwealth introduced a drug certificate into evidence which stated that the substance involved was actually drugs. This case continues a long line of cases that began with the case of Melendez-Diaz, reversing drug convictions where the chemist or

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The Supreme Court of Massachusetts allowed the defendant's motion to suppress in this drug case due to the fact that the information received from an anonymous caller was not sufficient to search the vehicle occupied by the Defendant. I was actually the original attorney in district court that argued the motion to suppress. Please read the decision below.  -Attorney Gomes (tgomeslaw.com)456

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The Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled the search of a Defendant's apartment illegal due to the fact that the police were unable to show any connection between two to three drug transactions committed by the Defendant on one particular day and the Defendant's apartment. Please read the decision below. -Attorney Gomes tgomeslaw.com NOTICE: The slip opinions and orders posted on this Web site are

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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court approved the decision of a chief administrator to deny employment to a candidate whose family member, who is also an employee of the Probation Department, who already had six family members working for the Probation Department would not be allowed a seventh relative to be employed by the department. Please read the Boston Globe Article below. -Attorney

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The Massachusetts Appeals Court reverses the defendant's conviction for open and gross lewdness and lascivious behavior on the basis that his genitals and/or buttocks were not shown to the victim. Please read the decision below. -Attorney Gomes tgomeslaw.com NOTICE: The slip opinions and orders posted on this Web site are subject to formal revision and are superseded by the advance sheets and

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Here is a list of things I recommend you do if you're stopped by the police and suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or OUI in Massachusetts: 1. Always be respectful to the police officer or state trooper that has stopped your vehicle. 2. Give the officer or state trooper your driver's license and registration. 3. Do not admit to drinking any alcohol. 4. Do not answer any

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The Massachusetts Supreme Court allowed the defendant's motion for a new trial due to the fact that the jury was given an improper jury instruction regarding the defendant's mental illness and her alcohol consumption. Please read the decision below.  -Attorney Gomes (tgomeslaw.com) NOTICE: The slip opinions and orders posted on this Web site are subject to formal revision and are superseded by

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The Massachusetts Appeals Court allowed the defendant's motion for a new trial due to the fact that her family members were denied access to the courtroom during jury selection. Please read the decision below.  -Attorney Gomes (tgomeslaw.com) NOTICE: The slip opinions and orders posted on this Web site are subject to formal revision and are superseded by the advance sheets and bound volumes of

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