On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Mar 3, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Eyewitness testimony is one of the most important parts of a lot of criminal trials involving violence. While those who witness or fall victim to assaults, robberies and other violent crimes definitely have our sympathy, there’s increasing evidence that we shouldn’t...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Feb 20, 2020 | Criminal Defense
You’re driving home after dinner, and a police officer pulls your car over. They make you get out and do a field sobriety test. You fail it, and they arrest you. They take you to the station and give you a breath test. You blow a 0.10%. You don’t question the results...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Feb 19, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Knives are tools that people utilize for a variety of different trades, but they are also potentially weapons. The state of Massachusetts has rules in place regarding knives, just as it does for other common weapons and firearms. Unlike many other states,...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Jul 23, 2019 | Criminal Defense
A lot of illegal activity comes with a basis around personal gain, but may be committed due to desperate circumstances. While someone robs a store in order to get something for free another person might steal to pay their family’s bills. One person will break...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Jul 19, 2019 | Criminal Defense
In criminal cases, there are two types of juries. These each serve a different purpose but are both important to the process. It is helpful to understand the differences so that you have a better idea of what is going on. There is a chance that some criminal matters...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Apr 10, 2018 | Criminal Defense
Criminal defendants count on their attorneys to help them find ways to fight the charges they are facing. This isn’t always an easy feat, but there are some common strategies that attorneys use when they develop a defense for their clients. It is important to...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Mar 15, 2018 | Criminal Defense
People who have never been involved with the criminal justice system are often amazed when they discover how complicated it is. When they find themselves in trouble for the first time, they may be pleasantly surprised at the options available to them. Sometimes, a...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Mar 15, 2018 | Criminal Defense
If you are accused of shoplifting for the first time, you will probably experience a good deal of stress and fear. The important thing to remember is that since it is your first offense, the courts are likely to be more lenient. At the same time, you should not be...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Feb 1, 2018 | Criminal Defense
Drug addiction remains a serious problem throughout the United States, including Massachusetts. When people are addicted to drugs, they may face repercussions within the criminal justice system because of the illegality of many drugs. This poses a challenge to these...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Dec 14, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Massachusetts is home to some of the world’s finest institutions of higher learning. Whether your son or daughter is attending Harvard University or a local community college, his or her future can be adversely affected by an arrest for any type of criminal...
