Blog - Criminal Defense Attorney Darren Griffis

Charged for Solicitation of Prostitution? Understand Your Rights

Posted on January 6, 2025

Anyone facing criminal charges in Worcester, MA, has certain rights, including those charged with solicitation of prostitution. Under Massachusetts law, this offense carries steep penalties, including up to two and a half years in jail and a fine of up to $5,000. However, by exercising your constitutional rights, you can give...

Arrested For Drugs in Worcester? Understand Your Rights

Posted on December 11, 2024

Being arrested on drug charges is a serious matter, but it’s crucial to remember that you have rights. Whether the arrest involves possession, distribution, or another drug-related offense, understanding these rights and acting wisely can significantly impact the outcome of your case. Here’s an easy-to-read guide to navigating this challenging situation...

Strategies To Defend Weapons Charges In Massachusetts

Posted on November 6, 2024

Facing weapons charges in Massachusetts can be daunting. The state enforces strict gun laws, and penalties for violations can be severe. However, with the right defense strategies and legal guidance, it’s possible to challenge these charges effectively. Here’s an overview of potential defense strategies, the consequences of a conviction, and how...

Legal Consequences of an OUI Charge in Massachusetts

Posted on October 3, 2024

Facing an OUI charge in Massachusetts can be overwhelming, especially when your reputation, freedom, and future are at stake. An OUI isn’t just another traffic offense—it’s a serious matter with consequences that can follow you for years. You might feel uncertain about what happens next or how to handle the situation. It’s...

Attorney Griffis’s Client Cleared of Alleged Title IX Violation

Posted on June 17, 2020

Client was charged with violation of college’s student conduct code for an alleged sexual assault June 17, 2020 A senior at a university received a notice of an alleged violation of his school’s student code of conduct related to a sexual encounter that...

Most Common Crimes By Arrestees In Massachusetts

Posted on April 23, 2020

Categories Of Criminal Offenses In 2020 Every year, police make tens of thousands of criminal arrests in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The most common charges are assault or assault and battery, drug and narcotic violations,...

Attorney Griffis Advocates for Client Deprived of Right to Counsel

Posted on November 7, 2019

November 7, 2019, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, Boston, MA Attorney Darren Griffis appeared before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”), representing a client who was subjected to pretrial detention for weeks without an attorney. Attorney Griffis argued that the detention violated the client’s rights to counsel and to...

Client cleared of seven counts, including multiple felony offenses, after jury trial

Posted on November 1, 2019

November 1, 2019, Worcester Superior Court, Worcester, MA Attorneys James Gribouski and Darren Griffis successfully defended a 49-year-old native of Worcester, who was facing charges that he raped his step-daughter. The client was charged with one count of aggravated rape, along with two counts of indecent assault and...

Jury acquits client on charge of driving while under the influence of alcohol

Posted on July 25, 2019

November 25, 2019, Worcester District Court, Worcester, MA In October 2018, a 29-year-old man from Grafton was stopped at 3:30 a.m. at a gas station in Worcester based on a Massachusetts State Police Trooper’s belief that he was speeding. The client had been watching the Red Sox World Series...