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Cambridge Criminal Defense Lawyer Explains:

Federal Justice System

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Prosecutes criminal offenders on behalf of the U.S. Government. Because many federal crimes have mandatory sentences, and the federal sentencing guidelines leave U.S. District Court judges with little sentencing discretion, the U.S. Attorney’s Office is enormously powerful. In comparison to the local District Attorney’s offices, the U.S. Attorney’s Office is extremely well funded. The U.S. Attorney’s Office normally limits itself to prosecuting organized crime and major felonies, including drug trafficking, tax evasion, etc. Criminal defense attorneys routinely argue, with justification, that these prosecutors play dirty. Indeed, the Federal criminal justice system is so skewed in favor of the government that some criminal defense lawyers refuse to represent criminal defendants in Federal District Court. Worse, Assistant U.S. Attorneys have targeted criminal defense lawyers for prosecution.

A federal prosecutor is often the most powerful individual in any community, even more powerful than the judge. He can prosecute the judge. In fact, he can obtain an indictment before a grand jury against anyone he chooses…

~Gerry Spence, From Freedom to Slavery

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Attorney General’s Office

This office is charged with representing the Commonwealth in civil litigation. It also prosecutes criminal fraud, including medicaid and insurance fraud. Unbeknownst to most, the office’s insurance fraud bureau is funded by the insurance companies. The insurance companies actually have their own fraud investigative unit that works hand and hand with the assistant attorney generals. No other Massachusetts prosecutors are paid by the alleged victims of crime to prosecute the alleged offenders. It gives the insurance companies a frightening amount of control over our government’s most intimidating power – the power to imprison.

District Attorney’s Office

With the exception of two western Massachusetts counties, each county of the Commonwealth elects its own District Attorney. Massachusetts criminal defense lawyers recognize that the District Attorney’s Office is arguably the most powerful office of the county. The Middlesex and Suffolk county district attorneys’ offices employ hundreds of prosecutors. Additionally, each of these offices has its own detectives units. District attorneys prosecute the vast majority of accused offenders. In recent years, most of these offices have greatly curtailed the discretion of assistant district attorneys to reduce or nolle pros (drop) the charges. All major decisions are made by the District Attorney himself or by one of his deputies. Although the salaries have improved, most assistant district attorneys make considerably less than comparable lawyers in the private sector. Many remain, however, intoxicated with power.

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If you are being prosecuted, call us at 617-492-0055 or use our online contact form to schedule a free in-office consultation with an experienced, tough and capable Boston criminal defense lawyer.

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Testimonials

  • NS, a DUI client,about 1 month ago

    Attorney Mahoney,

    I just wanted to say thank you for such a wonderful and excellent job you did for me. You were quite impressive up there and you really did your homework catching her in a few lies from previous testimony. You are the best! Even though I never want to be in this situation again, if I know anyone I will give them your name.

    Thank Amy for me too! She is a great asset to have in your office! Very pleasant and understanding.

    Again thank you and go Celtics!
     

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  • about 1 month ago

    Kevin Mahoney recently represented me in a case for destruction of property and disorderly conduct. He was extremely thorough and persistent, and despite a great deal of evidence against me, he managed to get the felony charge dropped without having to go to trial.

    I had never been in legal trouble before and had no idea how to proceed, and without his counsel, I am sure that I would have gotten convicted.

    He listened to my specific needs and always acted in my best interest. His knowledge, attention to detail, and general courtroom presence continued to amaze me throughout the entire process.
     

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  • M.K.about 1 month ago

    Dear Attorney Mahoney:

    I wish to express my sincere appreciation for your efforts on my behalf. Your defense was truly outstanding. The court room skills that you demonstrated and legal knowledge were truly incomparable. I’m wishing you the very best in your future endeavors.

    In addition, I ‘m looking forward to viewing the Jello Trial on Court T.V. Let me thank you once again.

     

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  • about 1 month ago

    Attorney Mahoney,

    Is very knowledgeable and very professional. He has just represented me in a case lasting a year and a half, and he made sure I got a fair trial with a fair jury. He kept me well informed about what would be happening in the court room and always had a well thought out defense for any route of attack the D.A. would be planning on.

    My trial took 2 and a half days and after the jury deliberated for approximately 23 minutes they came back with a “Not guilty” verdict. I would recommend Attorney Mahoney to anyone I know, but I sure hope I dont need him again. : ) .
     

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