After decades of successful personal injury and wrongful death litigation, KJC Law Firm and Sheff Law are merging to form Sheff & Cook. Management will be shared between Douglas K. Sheff and our own Kathy Jo Cook, both tenacious litigators who share a philosophy of maximizing restitution for each and every one of their clients. […]
The Massachusetts court system is one of the oldest of its kind in the country and handles hundreds of trials each year. You might be surprised to learn that only around 5% of personal injury cases actually make it that far, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. The majority of these types of cases […]
If you’ve ever read through a contract or examined the fine print of a warranty, you know the letter of the law can be dense and confusing stuff. It becomes even more complicated once you become involved in actual legal proceedings. In light of this, we’ve put together our “Legalese, Translated” blog post series. Each […]
The Initial Surrender Hearing There are two hearings involved when a person is accused of violating the terms of their probation. The first hearing is called a surrender hearing. After the probation officer files what is called a “Notice of Surrender,” a judge will issue a warrant for your arrest or send a summons to […]
In 2018, Massachusetts overhauled its sentencing system for drug crimes. Among other things, sentencing ranges for a wide range of drug offenses were changed and fentanyl was reclassified as a Class A substance. Possession of less than one ounce of marijuana is no longer a criminal offense. The chart below summarizes the new sentence ranges […]
This page discusses the admissibility of breathalyzer tests that determine your blood alcohol concentration. If you want to read more about the accuracy of those tests or the science behind the tests click here. The first thing to consider when analyzing the admissibility of breathalyzer tests is whether you are someone who is exempt from […]
In Massachusetts, there is an implied consent law. This means that the law presumes that every time you drive a vehicle in the Commonwealth, you are consenting to a Blood Alcohol Concentration test, usually with a device known as a “breathalyzer,” if there is reason to suspect that you are intoxicated. This does not mean […]
Our attorneys answer questions about the penalties for an OUI conviction in Massachusetts every day. Our clients tell us all the time that there is so much information available online that it is tough to distinguish the real information from advertising. We think that our clients deserve to know the real information so that they […]
When a jury enters a courtroom to deliver a verdict, there is a palpable tension in the air that is indescribable. Everyone is watching intently to catch some indication of their verdict, a nod or a smile, anything that gives some insight into the jury’s decision. For the defendant, these few brief seconds are a […]
When a jury enters a courtroom to deliver a verdict, it is very stressful. The party bringing the lawsuit is counting on the jury to give him or her justice, which often means a monetary award of some kind. Usually, the plaintiff desperately needs that money, as he or she may have been unable to […]
At KJC Law Firm, we follow a list of core values that represent who we are as a company. Each core value is a unique asset to our hard working and supportive environment. This month we are recognizing each of our KJC employees their core value. Our first favorite core value feature is Benjamin Duggan! […]
KJC Law Firm prides itself on 11 core values that are sheer guidelines for employees to embrace in the workplace. ...
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