Criminal Defense From A Dedicated Attorney

Massachusetts authorities look at criminal activity as a major problem and pursue it with aggression. That means – for everyone subject to the law – a lot of overzealous, unyielding scrutiny. When you’re facing criminal investigation and charges, your rights are the only thing you can rely on, and you need a criminal defense attorney to secure them.

Attorney Ryan J. Matthews has chosen to defend people in Plymouth, Barnstable and Bristol against the overreach of prosecutors and police. When you are in the sights of a criminal investigation, you need to know what is happening and what you can do to protect yourself. Attorney Matthews is here to provide you with that information.

Understanding Criminal Defense In Massachusetts

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, crimes can be charged as either misdemeanors or felonies. Largely, misdemeanors are seen as less serious and carry a small penalty or a fine. Felonies carry much longer sentences, up to life without parole.

The first stage of a criminal charge is investigation. This doesn’t need to involve a detective or a vast board filled with photos connected by strings. It can be as simple as a police officer having concerns about your sobriety.

However, when the investigation starts, you have significant rights to exercise and protect. The surest way to protect those rights is to use an attorney. Ryan Matthews has spent over two decades providing the legal protections people need when facing dire criminal consequences.

The Criminal Defense Practice Of The Law Office of Ryan J. Matthews

For 22 years, Attorney Matthews has used his court-tested skills to protect his clients. He’s honed these skills in both civil and criminal courts in such cases as:

• Assault: This includes threats of violence and acts of violence against an individual.
• College student crimes: Crimes are often committed on college campuses, especially drug offenses, OUIs and sexual offenses.
• Domestic violence: Criminal charges and protection orders can arise from violent and abusive actions targeting intimate relations.
• OUI defense: Drunk driving charges of all types and severity.
• Harassment and stalking: Often a domestic violence charge, this involves targeted, ongoing, invasive actions.
• Internet crimes: From fraud to child pornography, these charges are aggressively pursued.
• Kidnapping: Cases he has handled have involved both intimate “parental” kidnapping and random, financially motivated kidnapping.
• Sexual offenses: This includes rape, sexual assault and molestation.
• Weapons charges: The use of a firearm in a criminal action can enhance the penalties faced.
• Conspiracy: Criminal conspiracy is one of the chief ways to pursue organized criminal charges.
• Disorderly conduct: These cases involve creating a nuisance or other public disturbance.
• Drug charges: Attorney Matthews defends charges of possession or trafficking of cocaine, heroin or prescription drugs, or any other controlled substance.
• Property offenses: He has handled cases including burglary and theft, as well as many vehicle crimes.
• White collar crimes: From embezzlement to fraud, white collar crimes involve primarily financial crimes.

Attorney Matthews has a wide base of experience and is ready to get to work for you.

Answering Your Criminal Defense FAQs

If you’ve got criminal charges ahead of you, Attorney Matthews will be behind you. One of the most important ways he can support you is by answering your questions. Often, he’ll get questions from clients such as those below.

How can a criminal defense attorney help reduce or dismiss my charges?

Criminal defense attorneys like Attorney Matthews understand the law of the land. They understand police procedure, and they can hold all aspects of the case against you up for scrutiny.

Simply by understanding your rights and how the system works, they can stand against the main, and often deceptive, acts of police and prosecutors. They can be aggressive in defense of your rights in the way you deserve.

What should I do if I’m arrested for a criminal offense in Massachusetts?

There are two important steps after a person is arrested. The first is to exercise your right to remain silent. It is important to inform the arresting officer that you will remain silent, as not doing so will leave you open to legal risks. The second step is to call an attorney.

Reach Out For A Consultation Today

As your lawyer, Attorney Matthews will investigate every instance of abuse of power or overstepping from the police. He will protect your rights. Call 508-841-5210 or send an email to get started.