Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. John Doe

Northampton, Massacusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with multiple wildlife violations following the illegal killing of a deer within Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary.



According to the Massachusetts Environmental Police, on the night of Nov. 30, 2024, an Environmental Police officer observed suspicious activity involving the use of artificial light to locate deer—an illegal tactic known as "spotlighting”—within the boundaries of the protected sanctuary in Northampton.



The Defendant used a crossbow and spotlight to kill white tailed deer.

The Defendant elected to plead builty. As part of a plea agreement, the man was ordered to pay $850 in fines and $500 in restitution. He also received a one-year suspension of his hunting license, was placed on probation for one year, and forfeited the crossbow used in the offense.