Attorney Michael Franklin

My nephew was arrested in Westboro MA, is his arrest considered armed robbery?

Criminal: Questions & Answers, Questions & AnswersBy Attorney Michael Franklin June 30, 2011

Additional Information: My nephew was involved in some sort of an altercation in Westboro, MA which he was allegedly trying to rob a man of his watch. The boy (he’s 19) has had drug problems and I assume this issue was in play. He used a bat to threaten the man and to take the…

If the battery charge is dismissed will the resisting arrest charge automatically be dismissed, too?

Criminal: Questions & Answers, Questions & AnswersBy Attorney Michael Franklin June 28, 2011

Additional Information: I was arrested for hitting someone and also charged with resisting arrest by Shrewsbury PD. If I hire an attorney and he gets the battery charge dismissed will the resisting arrest charge automatically be dismissed, too? If the charge sticks, what’s the worst that can happen? Thank you. ATTORNEY ANSWER: No, because the…

Local Printer Pushes For Alimony Fix

Media CoverageBy Attorney Michael Franklin June 20, 2011

Reform measure gains traction with leaders on Beacon Hill By Matt Pilon | Worcester Business Journal Article Marlborough business owner Stephen Hitner’s first marriage ended in divorce 12 years ago. Since that time, his court-ordered alimony payments have been so restrictive that he’s been forced to borrow from his second wife’s credit line to keep…

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My nephew was arrested in Westboro MA, is his arrest considered armed robbery?

If the battery charge is dismissed will the resisting arrest charge automatically be dismissed, too?

Local Printer Pushes For Alimony Fix

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