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How Do You Become a Green Card Holder? Part Two.

Attorney Jamie Cosme posted on 6/8/2016 9:40:00 AM

How to get a green card through another green card holder/legal permanent resident.

| Categories: Immigration, Green Card, Naturlization | Tags: immigation, naturalization, us citizen, legal permanent resident, green card | View Count: (2073)

How do you become a green card holder: Part One

Attorney Jamie Cosme posted on 5/31/2016 1:02:00 PM

A person who has a green card has legal permanent resident status. If you are a legal permanent resident or LPR, that means that you can potentially apply for citizenship after a certain period of time. But how do you get a green card?

| Categories: Immigration, Green Card, Visa | Tags: visa, green card, lpr, legal permanent resident, immigration, us citizen | View Count: (1635)

Why fight it?

Attorney Kelly Broadbent posted on 5/24/2016 1:58:00 PM

In Massachusetts, a speeding ticket is a civil offense. Unlike criminal offenses, it is not mandatory to appear in court. You have the choice to either accept responsibility and pay the ticket, or appeal the ticket and fight it.

| Categories: Traffic, Speeding, Junior Operator License (JOL) | Tags: fight speeding ticket, cdl, massachusetts, jol, license suspension | View Count: (2209)

CWOF? Pre-Trial Probation?

Attorney Jamie Cosme posted on 5/19/2016 1:13:00 PM

If you have a criminal matter and you are thinking about a plea, you have several options, including asking for a CWOF or Pre-Trial Probation, but what is a CWOF and what is Pre-Trial probation and what is the difference between the two terms?

| Categories: Criminal Law | Tags: criminal, pre-trial probation, cwof | View Count: (2049)

CDL Drivers Keep Right

Attorney Kelly Broadbent posted on 5/18/2016 1:37:00 PM

On the Massachusetts Turnpike (Route 90), and other roads deemed “Metropolitan Roadways” by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a special set of regulations exist governing travel on the highways.

| Categories: Traffic, CDL, Speeding | Tags: traffic violation, cdl violation, speeding ticket | View Count: (1708)

But the light was Yellow!!

Attorney Kelly Broadbent posted on 5/16/2016 1:40:00 PM

In my practice, I run into a lot of tickets written for red light violation. When I speak with the operator, most are adamant that the light was not red when they passed through the intersection.

| Categories: Traffic, Speeding | Tags: traffic ticket, traffic violation, speeding ticket | View Count: (3203)

Grandparent Visitation

Attorney Catherine Taylor posted on 5/13/2016 2:37:00 PM

I often receive inquiries from grandparents wondering what options they have to see their grandchildren. It’s not uncommon for a custodial parent to deny the grandparents (on the other side) time with the grandkids.

| Categories: Family Law, Guardianship | Tags: attorney, lawyer, family law, grandparent visitation | View Count: (2207)

Not passing? Keep right?

Broadbent & Taylor posted on 5/7/2016 1:57:00 PM

Everyone has been on the highway behind slower traffic, anxious to pass. And it seems that there is that person just lingering in the left lane, maybe going 1 or 2 miles faster than the right or middle lanes, but clearly not passing.

| Categories: Traffic | Tags: traffic violation, lane violation | View Count: (1504)

I received a speeding ticket! What next?

Attorney Kelly Broadbent posted on 5/3/2016 2:07:00 PM

In Massachusetts, the state and local police are out in full force during the summer months handing out speeding tickets and other traffic violations.

| Categories: Traffic, Speeding, Suspensions | Tags: traffic ticket, speeding ticket, suspension | View Count: (1574)

Known Sperm Donor Agreements

Attorney Catherine Taylor posted on 4/26/2016 2:41:00 PM

Often, a woman may choose to use a known sperm donation rather than an anonymous donor from a sperm bank. There are many benefits from using a known sperm donor, but it also opens the door to many potential pitfalls.

| Categories: Civil Law, Family Law, Child Custody | Tags: attorney, child custody, child support, contract, domestic relations, donor rights, family law, known sperm donor, lawyer, massachusetts, paternity, sperm donation | View Count: (2467)

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Navigating a New Normal in Traffic Appeals

Attorney Kelly Broadbent 12/28/2020 10:32:00 AM

Traffic, CDL, Speeding, Junior Operator License (JOL)

With Covid-19 restrictions courts have been faced with a new normal way of tackling traffic violations. Having an attorney with experience at these new hearings can increase your chances at success.
New RV System impacting MA tickets

Attorney Kelly Broadbent 1/9/2019 9:30:00 AM

Traffic

In 2018, the Massachusetts RMV updated the system to be incorporated into a national database. The result has been a large impact on how traffic tickets are entered, processed and shared with other s...
Slow Down for the Summer Travels

Attorney Kelly Broadbent 6/13/2018 10:52:00 AM

Traffic, Speeding

During the summer season, it is much more common to find yourself driving to a holiday destination. Use some helpful hints if you find yourself on the road this summer to avoid a ticket.
Should I appeal my Massachusetts Traffic Ticket

Attorney Kelly Broadbent 2/5/2018 10:52:00 AM

Traffic, Insurance Surcharge, Speeding, Suspensions, Junior Operator License (JOL)

If you are cited in Massachusetts, you need to make the decision to appeal within 20 days of receiving the citation. How do you decide what the best decision is?

Obtaining a no trespass order in Massachusetts

Attorney Kelly Broadbent 4/25/2017 11:08:00 AM

General, Civil Law, Criminal Law

No Trespass

In Massachusetts, if you have lawful possession of a property, you may seek to prevent someone from trespassing on that property.
Understanding Your Speeding Ticket

Attorney Kelly Broadbent 10/12/2017 12:20:00 PM

Traffic, CDL, Speeding, Junior Operator License (JOL)

Speeding tickets typically have a box checked for lidar, clocked, radar or estimated. It is important to know how your speed was calculated in order to fight it.
Junior Operator Violators: Tips for Success

Attorney Kelly Broadbent 1/29/2018 12:05:00 PM

Traffic, Speeding, Suspensions, Junior Operator License (JOL)

speeding ticket, traffic lawyer, JOL, Junior Operator

Fighting a Junior Operator (JOL) Citation in Massachusetts can be a necessary evil. If you pay the ticket, the junior operator will receive a lengthy suspension, a hefty fee, driver retraining, and w...
Junior Operator Violations in Massachusetts

Attorney Kelly Broadbent 4/14/2016 12:59:00 PM

Traffic, Junior Operator License (JOL), Speeding, Suspensions

JOL, junior operator license, ticket, speeding

If you receive a speeding ticket before you turn 18 in MA and are found responsible on that ticket you will face a mandatory suspension, a $500 reinstatement fee, have to undergo a driver retraining c...