Case Results
Commonwealth v. John Doe – Attleboro District Court
ATTORNEY GERALD J. NOONAN GETS CRIMINAL CHARGES DISMISSED AGAINST CHINESE IMMIGRANT WHO THREATENED TO SHOOT CO-WORKERS.
Defendant is an elderly hard-working Chinese immigrant. Defendant was in the manufacturing department of a company. Co-workers noticed that the Defendant was acting bizarre and unusually. His employer spoke with the Defendant about his poor work performance. Defendant believed that his co-workers went behind his back and complained to their boss about his work performance. Defendant was very agitated when confronted about his work performance. Co-workers called the police because the Defendant threatened to leave and come back with a firearm and shoot his co-workers. Police responded to the scene. Police approached the Defendant as he was working in the manufacturing department. Out of an abundance of caution and for the safety of everyone, police attempted to escort the Defendant from the workplace, causing him to become more agitated and the Defendant repeated his threats to shoot everyone. Defendant was charged with multiple counts of Threats to Commit a Crime pursuant to G.L. c. 275, §2. Defendant had never been in any trouble. Attorney Gerald J. Noonan represented the client and gathered information, which he presented to the prosecution about the state of his client’s health. Defendant was elderly and was being treated for the late stages of cancer and was prescribed numerous strong medications. Attorney Noonan presented medical evidence and argued that the Defendant was not in the right state of mind due to his aggressive cancer treatment combined with the stress and strong medications. His behavior was completely out of the norm and he had no intention to harm anyone. Although witnesses stated that the Defendant threatened to leave the workplace, retrieve his firearm, and return, Defendant did not even possess a gun. After considering the evidence presented by Attorney Noonan, the prosecution agreed to dismiss all charges.
Commonwealth v. John Doe
ASSAULT & BATTERY CHARGE AGAINST ARMED SECURITY GUARD DISMISSED AT CLERK’S HEARING.
Police responded to the scene of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, the client’s ex-girlfriend reported that the Defendant showed up to her apartment, unannounced, banging on the door and he forced himself inside the apartment. Defendant accused her of having an affair with another man. The other man was present in the apartment. An argument ensued between the Defendant and his ex-girlfriend’s lover, who claimed that the Defendant punched him in the face. Police observed visible injuries to his face. Defendant was charged with Assault & Battery pursuant to G.L. c. 265, §13A. Attorney Patrick J. Noonan represented him at a clerk-magistrate hearing. Because of the criminal charge, Defendant was terminated from his job as an armed security guard and his license to carry firearms was suspended. Defendant required an LTC in order to work in armed security. Defendant had been an armed security guard for the past five years and the Defendant had no prior criminal record. Attorney Noonan convinced the clerk to hold the case open for 3 months. If the Defendant remains out of trouble and does not get arrested, the charge would be withdrawn, and the criminal offense will not show up on his record. Attorney Noonan is also retained for the purposes of restoring the Defendant’s LTC so he can return to work.
Commonwealth v. John Doe
ASSAULT & BATTERY CHARGE AGAINST ARMED SECURITY GUARD DISMISSED AT CLERK’S HEARING.
Police responded to the scene of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, the client’s ex-girlfriend reported that the Defendant showed up to her apartment, unannounced, banging on the door and he forced himself inside the apartment. Defendant accused her of having an affair with another man. The other man was present in the apartment. An argument ensued between the Defendant and his ex-girlfriend’s lover, who claimed that the Defendant punched him in the face. Police observed visible injuries to his face. Defendant was charged with Assault & Battery pursuant to G.L. c. 265, §13A. Attorney Patrick J. Noonan represented him at a clerk-magistrate hearing. Because of the criminal charge, Defendant was terminated from his job as an armed security guard and his license to carry firearms was suspended. Defendant required an LTC in order to work in armed security. Defendant had been an armed security guard for the past five years and the Defendant had no prior criminal record. Attorney Noonan convinced the clerk to hold the case open for 3 months. If the Defendant remains out of trouble and does not get arrested, the charge would be withdrawn, and the criminal offense will not show up on his record. Attorney Noonan is also retained for the purposes of restoring the Defendant’s LTC so he can return to work.
Commonwealth v. B.D., and others – Massachusetts Appeals Court
Commonwealth v. B.D., and others
Massachusetts Appeals Court
104 Mass. App. Ct. 161 (2024)
IN A HIGH-PROFILE CASE, ATTORNEY PATRICK J. NOONAN WINS APPEAL AFFIRMING THE DISMISSAL OF SEX-TRAFFICKING CHARGES AGAINST FIVE DEFENDANTS.
Five Defendants were charged with Trafficking a Person for Sexual Servitude pursuant to G.L. c. 265, §50(a), which carries a minimum-mandatory prison sentence of 5 years. The police placed an advertisement online posing as prostitutes. The advertisement listed the sexual services offered by the fictitious prostitute and contained a phone number for the prostitute. Defendants contacted the phone number, believing that they were communicating with a prostitute. In reality, Defendants were speaking to an undercover officer, posing as the prostitute. Defendants exchanged text messages with the undercover officer where they discussed the payment of money in exchange for sexual services. The undercover officer instructed the Defendants to meet at a hotel for the exchange. When each Defendant arrived at the hotel, they were arrested. Attorney Patrick J. Noonan was successful in convincing the Superior Court to dismiss the sex-trafficking charges for lack of probable cause and the Commonwealth appealed the dismissal to the Massachusetts Court of Appeals. Attorney Noonan argued the case for the Defendants on appeal. The Appeals Court agreed with Attorney Noonan that the Defendants conduct did not constitute sex-trafficking and the order dismissing the sex-trafficking charges was affirmed. This case was published in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly for its significance.
Commonwealth v. B.D., and others – Massachusetts Appeals Court
Commonwealth v. B.D., and others
Massachusetts Appeals Court
104 Mass. App. Ct. 161 (2024)
IN A HIGH-PROFILE CASE, ATTORNEY PATRICK J. NOONAN WINS APPEAL AFFIRMING THE DISMISSAL OF SEX-TRAFFICKING CHARGES AGAINST FIVE DEFENDANTS.
Five Defendants were charged with Trafficking a Person for Sexual Servitude pursuant to G.L. c. 265, §50(a), which carries a minimum-mandatory prison sentence of 5 years. The police placed an advertisement online posing as prostitutes. The advertisement listed the sexual services offered by the fictitious prostitute and contained a phone number for the prostitute. Defendants contacted the phone number, believing that they were communicating with a prostitute. In reality, Defendants were speaking to an undercover officer, posing as the prostitute. Defendants exchanged text messages with the undercover officer where they discussed the payment of money in exchange for sexual services. The undercover officer instructed the Defendants to meet at a hotel for the exchange. When each Defendant arrived at the hotel, they were arrested. Attorney Patrick J. Noonan was successful in convincing the Superior Court to dismiss the sex-trafficking charges for lack of probable cause and the Commonwealth appealed the dismissal to the Massachusetts Court of Appeals. Attorney Noonan argued the case for the Defendants on appeal. The Appeals Court agreed with Attorney Noonan that the Defendants conduct did not constitute sex-trafficking and the order dismissing the sex-trafficking charges was affirmed. This case was published in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly for its significance.
Commonwealth v. John Doe – Brockton District Court
ASSAULT & BATTERY CHARGE DISMISSED AT TRIAL.
Defendant has no prior criminal record. Defendant resides with his father and brother. His brother, the alleged victim, called 911 and reported that the Defendant attacked him and ripped out his hair. On scene, police observed serious injuries to the victim, including a deep laceration to his eyebrow, which required stitches. Police observed long locks of the victim’s hair on the floor, which the Defendant ripped out. Police photographed the victim’s injuries. At the scene, Defendant’s father reported that he had to break up the fight. Defendant was charged with Assault & Battery on a Family / Household Member pursuant to G.L. c. 265, §13M. On the day of trial, Attorney Patrick J. Noonan was able to get the charge dismissed.
Commonwealth v. John Doe – Palmer District Court
CHARGE OF IMPROPER STORAGE OF A FIREARM AGAINST FARMER DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT.
Defendant is a 25-year-old man with no criminal record. He resides in New Hampshire where he operates a 52-acre farm and butcher shop. Defendant went hunting with friends in Massachusetts. Defendant parked his car on a trail in the woods. Someone called 911 to report that the car doors of the Defendant’s vehicle were open. An officer responded and noticed the car doors opened. Inside the vehicle, in plain view, were numerous shotguns and ammunition. The officer seized the firearms and ammunition, closed the car doors, and left a note for the Defendant to contact police. Defendant contacted the police and apologized for his mistake in leaving the car doors open. Defendant was charged with Improper Storage of a Firearm pursuant to G.L. c. 140, §131L. Attorney Patrick J. Noonan was able to persuade the prosecutor to dismiss the case prior to arraignment. As a result, the client has no criminal charge on his record arising out of this incident.
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.
Commonwealth v. John Doe – Palmer District Court
CHARGE OF IMPROPER STORAGE OF A FIREARM AGAINST FARMER DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT.
Defendant is a 25-year-old man with no criminal record. He resides in New Hampshire where he operates a 52-acre farm and butcher shop. Defendant went hunting with friends in Massachusetts. Defendant parked his car on a trail in the woods. Someone called 911 to report that the car doors of the Defendant’s vehicle were open. An officer responded and noticed the car doors opened. Inside the vehicle, in plain view, were numerous shotguns and ammunition. The officer seized the firearms and ammunition, closed the car doors, and left a note for the Defendant to contact police. Defendant contacted the police and apologized for his mistake in leaving the car doors open. Defendant was charged with Improper Storage of a Firearm pursuant to G.L. c. 140, §131L. Attorney Patrick J. Noonan was able to persuade the prosecutor to dismiss the case prior to arraignment. As a result, the client has no criminal charge on his record arising out of this incident.
Commonwealth v. John Doe
AN 18-YEAR-OLD WHO RECENTLY ENLISTED IN THE MILITARY WAS CHARGED WITH BREAKING & ENTERING AND FACED TERMINATION FROM THE MILITARY, BUT ATTORNEY PATRICK J. NOONAN PERSUADES THE PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE TO DROP THE CASE. CLIENT IS CURRENTLY SERVING IN THE MILITARY.
A person called 911 to report that three masked men had broken into their apartment. When police arrived on the scene, they apprehended three suspects within the area. Police encountered the Defendant on a sidewalk, a few streets away from the apartment. All three suspects were charged with Breaking & Entering in the Daytime to Commit a Felony pursuant to G.L. c. 266, §18. Defendant was 18 years-old. He had just graduated from high-school as an honor student and standout athlete. He enlisted in the military and was scheduled to begin basic training when he was arrested. Defendant’s military service was put on hold pending the outcome of this criminal case. If the Defendant was convicted, plead guilty, or accepted some sort of plea deal, even a plea deal resulting in a non-conviction, he would be terminated from the military. In order for the Defendant to serve in the military, this case had to be dropped. Anything else would result in his termination. Attorney Patrick J. Noonan was able to persuade the prosecutor’s office to drop the case. Attorney Noonan would like to thank the prosecutor’s office. At this time, Defendant is currently serving his country in the military, his lifelong dream.