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James O'Shea Has Practiced Criminal Law for 24 Years And Paul Tucker Has Never Done So.
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Consider the following critical information when
Voting for Essex County District Attorney
James O’Shea vs. Paul Tucker
- If elected, Tucker will be the only District Attorney in Massachusetts who has never practiced law.
- Tucker has never tried a case…Ever!
- Tucker’s ads say he’s been an “Attorney for 22 Years,” but he has not used his law license other than to increase his police pay, pension, and rank.
- Tucker ultimately admitted his inexperience in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
- Tucker “Conveniently Retired 8 years ago” as Salem Police Chief amidst a Double Dipping $candal that occurred under his watch.
- Tucker was criticized by Independent Investigators who cited his Poor Managerial and Administrative Skills that Led to the Scandal.
- As Police Chief, Tucker violated a Local Ordinance to favor his friends.
- As a Retired Police Chief, Tucker already collects a Public Pension of $120,000 a year, for Life. The DA salary is an additional $190,000.
| O’Shea | Tucker | |
| Years as a practicing attorney | 24 years | 0 years |
| Represented 1000s of clients in court proceedings | ✔ | X |
| Tried 100’s of jury trials and bench trials | ✔ | X |
| Argued 100s of motions | ✔ | X |
| Practice Law in: | ||
| Juvenile Court | ✔ | X |
| District Court | ✔ | X |
| Superior Court | ✔ | X |
| The Appeals Court | ✔ | X |
| MA Supreme Judicial Court | ✔ | X |
| Federal District Court | ✔ | X |
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