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Appeals Court reverses statutory rape conviction because of irrelevant evidence of defendant’s possession of gay pornography

Author: Keren GoldenbergOn: Jul 26Categories: Child Abuse, Sex Crimes

In Commonwealth v. Christie, the Appeals Court reversed the defendant’s convictions for statutory rape “because evidence of [his] possession of videotape depictions of adult men engaged in same-sex sex was improperly admitted to demonstrate the defendant’s...

Miranda 101: They Never Read Me My Rights!

Author: Keren GoldenbergOn: Jul 17Categories: Criminal Defense

When I meet a new client who has recently been arrested one of the first things that I am often told is, “they never read me my rights!” My follow-up question to this statement is whether the police questioned that client. If the answer is “no”...

Motion for New Trial Allowed for Non-Citizen Client

Author: Keren GoldenbergOn: May 24Categories: Drug Crimes, Recent Win, Immigration

Today a judge in the Lowell District Court allowed Attorney Goldenberg’s Motion for New Trial for a client who received constitutionally deficient advice concerning the immigration consequences of his admission to sufficient facts. Ten years ago...

Advising Non-Citizen Clients on Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions

Author: Keren GoldenbergOn: May 24Categories: Drug Crimes, Immigration

One of the first questions that I ask any new client is whether he or she is a U.S. citizen. My reason for asking is that criminal charges can carry serious immigration consequences for any non-citizen (including permanent residents who have held this...

Attorney Goldenberg Convinced Judge Not To Issue Restraining Order Against Her Client

Author: Keren GoldenbergOn: May 04Categories: Recent Win

Attorney Goldenberg Convinced a judge in the Somerville District Court not to issue a restraining order against him. The Plaintiff presented lengthy and dramatic testimony about alleged conduct that annoyed and angered her but did not meet the legal standard...

Clerk-Magistrate Declined to Issue Complaint Against Client Accused of Improper Storage of Firearm

Author: Keren GoldenbergOn: Apr 28Categories: Gun Charges, Recent Win

Recently Keren Goldenberg represented a client who had received notice of a Clerk-Magistrate’s Hearing regarding the police department’s application for him to be charged with Improper Storage of a Firearm. Attorney Goldenberg convinced the...

License Reinstated After Years of Suspension

Author: Keren GoldenbergOn: Apr 11Categories: Driving Offenses, Recent Win

Many people throughout the state of Massachusetts drive from place to place on a daily basis, and the inability to do so would cause significant difficulties. For this reason, it is important to avoid driver’s license suspension or revocation if at...

Attorney Keren Goldenberg Secures Acquittal for Client Accused of Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon

Author: Keren GoldenbergOn: Feb 24Categories: Violent Crimes, Recent Win

Being accused of a violent crime is a serious matter that can result in significant penalties including jail time. Recently, Lowell Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer Keren Goldenberg was able to secure a “not guilty” jury verdict on behalf of...

No Probable Cause to Issue a Criminal Complaint

Author: Keren GoldenbergOn: Feb 20Categories: Recent Win, Shoplifting

Being accused of a crime is a serious matter, regardless of the specific offense of which you are accused. When a person who has been accused of a crime has not been arrested, charges may be brought against him/her through a written application that is...