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Where did you go to Law School, and what was your experience like there? I went to BU Law and graduated in 2007. I didn’t particularly care for the courses in law school that were theoretical in nature, but I felt that I really hit my stride and was fully engaged when I was able  … Read more

Hiring a lawyer to fight your traffic ticket Many people assume that because they are not required to have a lawyer to help fight a traffic ticket, they do not need to hire one. However, having legal representation to fight a traffic ticket can be extremely beneficial. Aside from the obvious benefit of avoiding the fine  … Read more

New Boston Globe Article details important updated information regarding Draeger Breathalyer case “This is not an abstract legal issue; this is something that deeply affects many good citizens of the Commonwealth.” – Attorney Irvin Rakhlin, quoted in the Boston Globe regarding the ongoing fight to exclude faulty breathalyzer evidence in drunk driving cases. Attorney Rakhlin  … Read more

For the 5th consecutive year, Attorney Irvin Rakhlin has been selected to the exclusive list of Massachusetts Rising Stars. Year after year, Attorney Rakhlin has continued to demonstrate excellence in the practice of law. He is proud to once again receive this honor, which is limited to no more than 2.5% of all attorneys in Massachusetts.  … Read more

Many people do not realize the significance of fighting civil moving violations, or what is commonly referred to as a traffic ticket. For people who have prior tickets or who drive many miles for their job, a traffic ticket can go from a minor issue to a life changing issue if a license suspension occurs. As few  … Read more

Are breathalyzer tests performed on the Draeger 9510 Machine Being Excluded in Massachusetts? The answer is yes and no. Since the ground breaking ruling by Judge Robert Brennan in Commonwealth v. Ananias, Figeroa, et al. (February 2017), defense attorneys and prosecutors throughout the Commonwealth have been attempting to analyze and argue the boundaries of that decision.  Attorney  … Read more

Many individuals find themselves in the unenviable position of receiving a letter from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles telling them that either their license is suspended immediately, or will be suspended on a certain date. This letter generally contains a bare minimum of information, and carries some very dire consequences, especially for people who need  … Read more

Attorney Rakhlin is honored to be serving on the faculty of the upcoming MCLE (Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education) seminar on understanding breath testing. In our previous blog post regarding the Draeger 9510 breathalyzer test, we wrote about the case that Attorney Rakhlin and his elite team of colleagues worked on last year. Attorney Rakhlin and a small group of  … Read more

  What are the laws surrounding texting photos? Many parents of teenagers are concerned about their child’s cell phone usage resulting in criminal charges. The most common type of criminal charge that parents are concerned about is known as sexting. Often times there is a temptation for a teenager to either request or share these types of images without thinking about  … Read more

  An arraignment is the formal initiation of criminal charges against an individual. It is at this time that a defendant is formally notified of the charges against him or her, the criminal penalties, and what conditions they will be subject to for the duration of their criminal case. It is also the moment when a judge  … Read more