Massachusetts Criminal Attorney

Few situations in life are as complicated and confusing as being charged with a crime.  Drunk driving, assault, larceny, or drug charges change lives every day, but few people know where to turn once they face these accusations.  Furthermore, if you do not take the right course of action as soon as you can, you could face stiff fines, jail time, and the stigma and shame of a criminal conviction.  The steps you take to protect yourself now could have lasting repercussions for you and your family, so make sure you take the right choices now.

Massachusetts criminal law has some of the most complex rules and regulations in the nation.  Few states can rival the layers of bureaucracy many people from Massachusetts face during criminal proceedings, and with thousands of people passing through the court system every day, you need an experienced and aggressive defense attorney.

Criminal law is the backbone of the American justice system. Our entire society is based on the notion that people accused of crimes are innocent until proven guilty, and every person is entitled to a defense in a court of law. If you want to protect your finances, your reputation, your freedom, and even your life, you need to contact attorney Mark Bennett.

When you retain Mark Bennett, you will have a dedicated and experienced legal professional that understands Massachusetts law and will guide you through every step of your case.  Working together, we can determine the best course of action for your case, be it a negotiated plea, reduction of charges, or taking your case to trial.  Whatever the situation, you can feel confident that your lawyer is ready to fight for your rights and help you get the justice you deserve.  Contact attorney Mark Bennett today!

Attorney Mark Bennett

Mark Bennett is one of Massachusetts’ premier criminal defense attorneys, and for over 20 years he has skillfully handled domestic violence, sex crimes, larceny, assaults, drug charges, gun charges, motor vehicle crimes, and operating under the influence cases.  He is skilled in all aspects of criminal defense, including pre-indictment investigations, bail hearings, motion practice, plea negotiations, jury and bench trials, sentencing hearings, and appeals.

A former police detective for a major metropolitan area, Mr. Bennett served as an assistant district attorney in Middlesex County from 1985-1988, where he prosecuted drug trafficking, motor vehicle homicides, firearms offenses, crimes of domestic violence and a variety of other offenses.  He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

As an experienced criminal attorney, Mark Bennett is well acquainted with the havoc a criminal conviction can cause.  Massachusetts has a number of unique and somewhat confusing legal statutes, and many criminal convictions can carry what are called “collateral penalties,” such as restrictions on the right to drive a motor vehicle, the right to own a firearm, the right to vote, the right to work in certain professionals, and even your residential status if you are not a U.S. citizen.

You can be sure that your Mark Bennett will devote his personal attention to your case, and rest assured that one of the best attorneys in Massachusetts is working to protect your rights and your freedom.  Call or email Mark Bennett today!