Felonies and Violent Crimes

December 14, 2015

ATTORNEY SAM BEGINS TO PRESENT FIVE SUGGESTIONS FOR WHEN LAW ENFORCEMENT COMES TO YOUR DOOR

In my last blog, we discussed the scene where law enforcement is banging on your door and asking to come in. Let’s assume that they have come for something other than simply a social visit or to congratulate you on being such a great citizen.

Let’s also assume that, all things being equal, you would prefer not to be part of their ongoing criminal investigation.

I am not one for giving orders, so you may wish to consider the following five items to be suggestions rather than commandments.

Rather strong suggestions:

Suggestion No.1: Thou Shall Try To Ascertain If There Is A Warrant And What It Is For

It is usually a good idea to find out if, indeed, the officers have a warrant. If they do not, then they may not have a right to bother you if you prefer they go away.
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December 3, 2015

ATTORNEY SAM DISCUSSES HOW TO SURVIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT ENCOUNTERS

by Samuel Goldberg

Yesterday, we began discussing two of a myriad of matters in which civilians and police officers met…violently. In those two matters, as is too often the case, death for somebody was the result.

I said that there was an important reality here which could effect you.

“Sam, I have read many of your past blogs. I know that you have always advised that when investigating officers approach me, I should not try to out-run, out-talk or out-fight them. Let’s assume I don’t. Let’s assume I also do not go out committing crimes. So, how would I be in a position to ‘learn’ from these tragic episodes?”

September 23, 2015

WESTWOOD MAN FACES RAPE CHARGES IN BOSTON AND KIDNAPPING IN WINCHESTER

by Samuel Goldberg

Michael Pupura (hereinafter, the “Defendant”) is 36-years-old and from Westwood. He is also learning an important lesson in criminal justice reality. If the allegations against him are true, he is learning that the system does not forgive violent criminal acts just because the accused is polite or tried to mitigate psychological damage on the victim.

The Defendant was arraigned Monday in Roxbury Municipal Court. He currently faces two counts of aggravated rape.

He has pleaded “not guilty”.

According to the Commonwealth, the Defendant followed the woman out of a Boston supermarket, forced his way into her apartment and, therein, raped her twice. He is then said to have apologized and explained to the woman that his actions were not a “reflection on her” and that it was not her fault.
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August 13, 2015

Violent Night Around Boston – Fatal Shootings In Mattapan And Roxbury

by Altman & Altman

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh is pleading with the general public to reduce acts of violence and to help investigating officers acquire necessary information to help solve five separate shootings that took place Wednesday night. Mayor Walsh issued his statement this morning following the alarming news of these shootings that spanned across three different suburbs outside of Boston. The shootings, while unrelated, are equally disturbing in nature. In his emotionally emphatic statement, Mayor Walsh said that “I am extremely saddened and disturbed by the violence that took place overnight in our community; this has to stop.”

In light of recent events unfolding across different areas of Boston, Mayor Walsh has repeatedly called for an end to the ongoing violence. Fatal shootings in Boston have declined since those reported in previous years, but non-fatal shootings are on the rise. Mayor Walsh is working to ensure the safety of his citizens—but so far his efforts appear to be in vain. While Boston police and law enforcement agencies in the surrounding areas are working hard toward eliminating the threat of ongoing violence, the events that took place last night appear to be a setback in their efforts.

At approximately 10:20 PM in the city of Mattapan, three men were shot near 41 Hosmer Street. According to police reports, one of the victims, a man in his 20’s, died from the wounds he suffered in the shooting. The other two men who were shot at this time suffered non-life threatening wounds. No word has been given on whether or not they are cooperating with investigating officers at this time. Continue reading

August 6, 2015

MAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER IS RELEASED ON BAIL AND WITH GPS BRACELET

by Samuel Goldberg

As I Mentioned in my last post, I will be discussing an attempted murder case where we recently obtained a not guilty. In today’s blog, I will be discussing our client’s arrest, arraignment and the subsequent dangerousness hearing that was held prior to his release. For a recap of the facts please see my last blog. As a reminder, any and all identifying information (names, dates, locations, etc.) will be altered to protect the identity of our clients.

July 16, 2015

Law Offices of Samuel Goldberg Obtains a Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity

by Samuel Goldberg

As promised, this blog will discuss how Attorney Sam Goldberg and I successfully used the insanity defense for one of our clients. In order to keep client/attorney confidentiality, I have altered various minor details and will be referring the client as Defendant.

June 18, 2015

SOUTHBRIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT FALLS VICTIM TO ALLEGED ARSONIST

by Samuel Goldberg

Well, for one thing, I don’t think this is going to help him very much in the lawsuit.

I am referring to 45-year-old Arthur Burnham (hereinafter, the “Defendant”). It would appear that his sense of entertainment is not shared by Southbridge Police Department. Or the law, for that matter.

You see, the Southbridge police say that he was laughing and cheering after he doused a police cruiser with gasoline and set it on fire right outside the police station.

They apparently did not see the humor in it.

June 12, 2015

INSANITY DEFENSE FAILS FOR SOUTH BOSTON CONVICTED MURDERER

by Ian C. Keefe

Jurors in Suffolk Superior Court found Edwin Alemany guilty of first-degree murder and 15 other counts, including premeditated murder, for the killing of Amy Lord. Alemany was also found guilty of attacking two other women before and after killing Lord.

In July of 2013, Alemany kidnapped Lord from outside her South Boston apartment and forced her to withdraw money from several ATM machines. Prosecutors said he then raped her and stabbed her more than 75 times. He then dumped her naked body in Hyde Park and set her car on fire.

June 8, 2015

BROCKTON BOY IS SHOT IN DORCHESTER. POLICE DECRY “NO SNITCHING” CODE

by Samuel Goldberg

Ian tells me that he was listening to NPR this morning during his travels when an interesting point was made regarding the ongoing investigation into the recent shooting of a 7-year-old Brockton boy in Dorchester. You can also read about it in the Boston Globe.

Although the young boy has been identified in the media, we will simply refer to him as the “Victim”… a word I seldom use, but I imagine there is no doubt of it in this case.

The Victim is still alive and is in the hospital. He is described as being in good condition.

Police Superintendent in Chief William G. Gross said witnesses described the shooter as a light-skinned man between the ages of approximately 17 and 20 who wore a red hoodie and tan pants, and who fled on foot.
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