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BOSTON HATE CRIME DEFENSE ATTORNEY

Lawyer For Hate Crimes in Boston, MA

Other states add hate crimes as an enhancement to another crime to increase the penalty. In Massachusetts however, our state defines hate crimes as separate charges, usually tacked on with another charge. As a result, it is possible for someone to be found innocent of the actual criminal act and be found guilty of a hate crime. That is why it is so important to hire a Boston criminal attorney if you are accused of a hate crime.

A hate crime occurs whenever a person is sought out as a victim due to their race, religion, sex, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual preference or political affiliation. These acts are generally violent, but not always. In fact, they sometimes affect property instead of a person. Common charges that accompany hate crime charges include murder, assault, arson and vandalism. A Boston criminal lawyer from our firm can help defend you from both the hate crime charges and any other criminal charges you are accused of.

Hate crime penalties vary based on the severity of the crime, whether the victim was physically harmed and the defendant’s past. If the crime interfered with someone’s constitutional rights, the suspect could be sentenced to a one thousand dollar fine and a year in jail. If the victim was injured, the punishment goes up to five years in prison and a ten thousand dollar fine. If a firearm was involved with the crime, the prison sentence may be up to ten years. No matter what other penalties are involved, anyone who is convicted of a hate crime will be forced to attend a diversity awareness program.

If you have been charged with a hate crime, you will require the help of a skilled Boston hate crime defense attorney from Joshua Spirn & Associates. Our firm offers superior representation to all of our clients in need of criminal defense in Boston.

We offer a risk-free complimentary initial consultation, so contact us today to schedule your appointment with a skilled Boston hate crime defense attorney.

EXPERTISE

Our Practice covers a wide array of crimes, concentrating in such areas as:

• Criminal Defense
• Drug Crime
• Sex Crime
• Violent Crime
• Assault
• Juvenile Crime

• Domestic Violence
• Parole Violation
• OUI (Drunk Driving)
• Homicide
• Gun Charge
• and more...

EXPERIENCE

A Boston based law firm, Joshua Spirn & Associates have been practicing law in Massachusetts for over ten years. Our commitment is to our clients. We offer the utmost in service and experience assisting our clients.

RELIABILITY

Joshua Spirn & Associates has tried more than 300 cases and negotiated thousands of pleas. Our firm is also a Better Business Bureau Accredited Business.