Massachusetts Witness Intimidation Defense Attorneys

Massachusetts General Laws 268 § 13B states that the crime of witness intimidation requires proof, beyond a reasonable doubt, that one has willfully, directly or indirectly:

(a) threatened, or attempted or caused physical injury, emotional injury, economic injury or property damage to;

(b) conveyed a gift, offer or promise of anything of value to; or

(c) misled, intimidated or harassed another person who is:

(i) a witness or potential witness at any stage of a criminal investigation, grand jury proceeding, trial or other criminal proceeding of any type;

(ii) a person who is or was aware of information, records, documents or objects that relate to a violation of a criminal statute, or a violation of conditions of probation, parole or bail;

(iii) a judge, juror, grand juror, prosecutor, police officer, federal agent, investigator, defense attorney, clerk, court officer, probation officer or parole officer;

(iv) a person who is or was furthering a criminal investigation, grand jury proceeding, trial or other criminal proceeding of any type; or

(v) a person who is or was attending or had made known his intention to attend a grand jury proceeding, trial or other criminal proceeding of any type with the intent to impede, obstruct, delay, harm, punish or otherwise interfere thereby with a criminal investigation, grand jury proceeding, trial or other criminal proceeding of any type shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 2 ½ years in a jail or house of correction or not more than 10 years in a state prison, or by a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000.

How to Learn More
About Witness Intimidation Charges

You're probably like most people in Massachusetts arrested on Witness Intimidation charges.  You don't really know the right thing to do about it, and you don't know whether or not you can win if you fight the charges.

For both of these reasons, our Founder and Lead Attorney, Irwin M. Pollack would like to offer you a free consultation to review your case and give you some advice and information on the charges that you are currently facing.

If you would like to meet with our attorneys, we will be happy to set up an appointment for you to learn all you need to know about your situation.  This conference is free to you, will last about half an hour, and there is no further obligation at all.  In fact, until you agree in writing to hire our firm, you will never owe us any money.

To arrange for your free consultation, call us at (800) 461-6900.  Most importantly, when we talk we'll explain to you why your situation may not be hopeless.

Law Enforcement Is Cracking Down
On Witness Intimidation

It all started with "Don't Snitch" shirts around Boston.  From there, Massachusetts courthouses started implementing policies prohibiting cell phones due to the camera components and the harassment and threats associated with one being branded a snitch or hood.

People intimidate witnesses for many reasons.  Given how a witness generally provides first-hand eyewitness or expert testimony, intimidating any witness is an effort to stop him from speaking the truth, thus standing in the way of justice solely for one's own self-serving purposes.

Witness intimidation charges are most often applied in addition to other criminal charges such as assault and battery or domestic violence.  Our attorneys advocate that the charges should be reduced or dismissed altogether.

The District Attorney in all Massachusetts counties takes witness intimidation very seriously.  Most often, the crime involved public officials - particularly police officers - who are threatened in connection with their civic duty. 

If You're Being Charged or Investigated
For Intimidation of a Witness, There is Hope…
If You Fight For It! 

You're reading this section of our website because you've taken the first step in realizing the seriousness of your witness intimidation matter.  The problems won't simply fade away.  However, once you call us, you'll see your anguish and fear slowly fade - it's called hope, and it begins with your first call to our offices.  For a no-obligation consultation, day or night, call (800) 461-6900 and you'll get aggressive legal representation in any of the Massachusetts courts.