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Botelho Law Group
901 Eastern Ave Suite 2 Fall River, MA 02723» view map
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At the Botelho Law Group we have several attorneys, with different specializations; to help your case’s individual needs.

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  Attorney at Law- MA, 2000
  University of Massachusetts School of Law, J.D. 2000
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Jacqueline I. Burns

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Richard K. Corley

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4060 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886

Mark D. Tourgee

Workers' Compensation, Divorce & Family Law, Criminal, Accident & Injury

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1193 Tiogue Ave., Coventry, RI 02816

Benjamin A. Mesiti

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986 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919

James P. Creighton

Accident & Injury, Criminal, Divorce & Family Law, Real Estate, DUI-DWI

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1405 Plainfield Street, Johnston, RI 02919

Matthew Gabrilowitz

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1150 New London Ave Ste 320, Cranston, RI 02920

Patrick J. Sullivan

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505 Tiogue Ave, Coventry, RI 02816

Timothy J. Morgan

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33 College Hill Rd, Warwick, RI 02886

Wyatt A. Brochu

Criminal, Divorce & Family Law, Lawsuit & Dispute, Real Estate

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Twenty Centerville Road, Warwick, RI 02886

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LEGAL TERMS

AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCES

Circumstances that increase the seriousness or outrageousness of a given crime, and that in turn increase the wrongdoer's penalty or punishment. For example, th... (more...)

Circumstances that increase the seriousness or outrageousness of a given crime, and that in turn increase the wrongdoer's penalty or punishment. For example, the crime of aggravated assault is a physical attack made worse because it is committed with a dangerous weapon, results in severe bodily injury or is made in conjunction with another serious crime. Aggravated assault is usually considered a felony, punishable by a prison sentence.

BURDEN OF PROOF

A party's job of convincing the decisionmaker in a trial that the party's version of the facts is true. In a civil trial, it means that the plaintiff must convi... (more...)

A party's job of convincing the decisionmaker in a trial that the party's version of the facts is true. In a civil trial, it means that the plaintiff must convince the judge or jury 'by a preponderance of the evidence' that the plaintiff's version is true -- that is, over 50% of the believable evidence is in the plaintiff's favor. In a criminal case, because a person's liberty is at stake, the government has a harder job, and must convince the judge or jury beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty.

PROSECUTOR

A lawyer who works for the local, state or federal government to bring and litigate criminal cases.

NOLO CONTENDERE

A plea entered by the defendant in response to being charged with a crime. If a defendant pleads nolo contendere, she neither admits nor denies that she committ... (more...)

A plea entered by the defendant in response to being charged with a crime. If a defendant pleads nolo contendere, she neither admits nor denies that she committed the crime, but agrees to a punishment (usually a fine or jail time) as if guilty. Usually, this type of plea is entered because it can't be used as an admission of guilt if a civil case is held after the criminal trial.

SPECIFIC INTENT

An intent to produce the precise consequences of the crime, including the intent to do the physical act that causes the consequences. For example, the crime of ... (more...)

An intent to produce the precise consequences of the crime, including the intent to do the physical act that causes the consequences. For example, the crime of larceny is the taking of the personal property of another with the intent to permanently deprive the other person of the property. A person is not guilty of larceny just because he took someone else's property; it must be proven that he took it with the purpose of keeping it permanently.

INDECENT EXPOSURE

Revealing one's genitals under circumstances likely to offend others. Exposure is indecent under the law whenever a reasonable person would or should know that ... (more...)

Revealing one's genitals under circumstances likely to offend others. Exposure is indecent under the law whenever a reasonable person would or should know that his act may be seen by others--for example, in a public place or through an open window--and that it is likely to cause affront or alarm. Indecent exposure is considered a misdemeanor in most states.

SELF-INCRIMINATION

The making of statements that might expose you to criminal prosecution, either now or in the future. The 5th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits the go... (more...)

The making of statements that might expose you to criminal prosecution, either now or in the future. The 5th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits the government from forcing you to provide evidence (as in answering questions) that would or might lead to your prosecution for a crime.

CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE

Evidence that proves a fact by means of an inference. For example, from the evidence that a person was seen running away from the scene of a crime, a judge or j... (more...)

Evidence that proves a fact by means of an inference. For example, from the evidence that a person was seen running away from the scene of a crime, a judge or jury may infer that the person committed the crime.

EXCLUSIONARY RULE

A rule of evidence that disallows the use of illegally obtained evidence in criminal trials. For example, the exclusionary rule would prevent a prosecutor from ... (more...)

A rule of evidence that disallows the use of illegally obtained evidence in criminal trials. For example, the exclusionary rule would prevent a prosecutor from introducing at trial evidence seized during an illegal search.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

State v. Bouffard

... The burden of proof on the state is much lower than that which exists in a criminal trial â€” the state need only show that "reasonably satisfactory" evidence supports a finding that the defendant has violated his or her probation. ...

Rodrigues v. State

... She subsequently was charged by criminal information with delivery of both heroin and cocaine, as well as two counts of conspiracy to violate the Uniformed Controlled Substances Act, GL1956 chapter 28 of title 21, by delivering heroin and cocaine. ...

State v. Espinal

... Mr. Marine testified that, subsequent to the meeting with defendant, he filed a victim impact statement with the Attorney General's office, in which he stated that he would be amenable to an amendment of the criminal charge to that of disorderly conduct. ...

North Scituate Criminal Lawyer, Rhode Island

Sponsored Law Firm

Botelho Law Group

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Jacqueline I. Burns

Richard K. Corley

Mark D. Tourgee

Benjamin A. Mesiti

James P. Creighton

Matthew Gabrilowitz

Patrick J. Sullivan

Timothy J. Morgan

Wyatt A. Brochu

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LEGAL TERMS

AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCES

BURDEN OF PROOF

PROSECUTOR

NOLO CONTENDERE

SPECIFIC INTENT

INDECENT EXPOSURE

SELF-INCRIMINATION

CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE

EXCLUSIONARY RULE

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

State v. Bouffard

Rodrigues v. State

State v. Espinal

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