Commonwealth v. John Doe – Plymouth Superior Court

DEFENDANT WAS CHARGED WITH ARMED ROBBERY AND STABBING A VICTIM. A JUDGE FOUND THE DEFENDANT DANGEROUS AND ORDERED HIM HELD IN JAIL PENDING TRIAL. ATTORNEY PATRICK J. NOONAN APPEALED TO THE SUPERIOR COURT, WINNING HIS CLIENT’S RELEASE. CLIENT IS FREE WHILE HE AWAITS TRIAL.  

The defendant was alleged to be a joint-venturer in the robbery of the victim. During the robbery, the victim was stabbed serious times and sustained very serious injuries. The Commonwealth alleged that the Defendant was one of the persons who stabbed the victim in the robbery. Defendant was charged with Armed Robbery pursuant to G.L. c. 265, §17 and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon pursuant to G.L. c. 265, §15B. The Commonwealth moved the court to hold the Defendant in jail pending trial on the grounds that he was too dangerous to be released, given the serious nature of the case. The judge found the Defendant dangerous and ordered him held in jail pending trial. Attorney Patrick J. Noonan appealed and persuaded a Superior Court Judge that the Defendant should be released on strict conditions, which would assure the safety of the public and the victim. The Superior Court Judge released the Defendant on very strict conditions and he remains free as he awaits trial.