Commonwealth v. R.M. – Brockton District Court

THREATS TO COMMIT A & B: DISMISSED (CLERK’S HEARING)

Client, 37 year-old business owner, was charged with Threats to Commit a Crime stemming from allegations that he threatened to assault and beat an ex-employee and the ex-employee’s father. Attorney Patrick J. Noonan argued that this was a simple verbal argument over a paycheck. The Magistrate agreed with Attorney Noonan to keep the matter open for a period of 3 months and to dismiss the case at that time.

Result: No criminal complaint issued and the client was able to complete the process of trying to become a Massachusetts State Trooper.

Commonwealth v. N.B. – Brockton District Court

OUI DRUGS: DISMISSED w/ PREJUDICE
CONSPIRACY TO VIOLATE DRUG LAW: DISMISSED w/ PREJUDICE
FAILURE TO STOP FOR POLICE: DISMISSED w/ PREJUDICE

Client, 55 year-old, professional van driver, was arrested and charged with OUI (drugs) and other charges stemming from an incident on February 16, 2012. A State Trooper observed the Defendant’s vehicle speeding in Brockton and attempted to pull him over for Speeding. A total of three state police cruisers pursued the Defendant’s vehicle in an effort to effectuate a motor vehicle stop. Eventually, one police cruiser boxed Defendant’s vehicle in. The state trooper removed Defendant from the driver’s seat. The Trooper detected a strong odor of alcohol on the Defendant and observed that the Defendant had urinated in his pants. Defendant’s speech was slurred and his eyes were glassy and bloodshot. The Defendant admitted to consuming vodka or schnapps. Defendant stated that he ingested Xanax, Percocet, and Vicodin in combination with the vodka / schnapps. Police found syringes loaded with Heroin, burn spoons, glass pipes, and soaked cotton swabs in the vehicle. Defendant was administered and failed the HGN test, Hand Eye Coordination Test, Alphabet Test, One-Leg Stand, and Nine Step Walk and Turn. For 28 years, Defendant was employed as a professional van driver transporting elderly and disabled people. After his arrest, his employer laid him off and Defendant remained out of work during the pendency of his case. Defendant collected unemployment, went on assistance, and collected food stamps.

Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan dismissed all charges “with prejudice,” which means that the prosecution can never pursue the charges again, and the client is able to return to work.

Commonwealth v. E.N. – Brockton District Court

LARCENY OVER $250: DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT

Defendant, an 18-year-old with no criminal record, was charged with Larceny over $250 (felony) stemming from allegations that he stole an iPhone valued at over $250. Defendant was a freshman at the University of Maine and a walk-on player on the football team. Defendant is an aspiring civil engineer.

Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan dismissed the criminal complaint prior to arraignment saving his client from having a felony charge on his record.

Commonwealth v. R.M. – Taunton District Court

ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CRIME: DISMISSED

Police arrested three known drug dealers and obtained a search warrant to search the residence of the main drug dealer. Police discovered three cell phones in the residence, which were ringing non-stop and receiving text messages from potential drug buyers. Police answered the suspects’ phone and received requests to purchase drugs. Police arrested three individuals, including the Defendant, who made orders to purchase drugs on the telephone and arrived to the residence with money for the purchase. After Defendant’s arraignment, he retained Attorney Patrick J. Noonan.

Result: At his first court appearance, Attorney Patrick J. Noonan persuaded the Commonwealth to place his client on pretrial probation at the conclusion of which the criminal charge will be dismissed, and client avoids having to admit guilt.

Commonwealth v. N.S. – Wrentham District Court

LARCENY OVER $250: PRETRIAL PROBATION
TRESPASSING: NOT RESPONSIBLE

Client, 33 year-old warehouseman with no criminal record, was arrested and charged with Larceny over $250 (felony) and Trespassing stemming from an incident in which an identified caller reported that a person had stolen property from a National Grid. Police were dispatched to the scene and observed the Defendant tying the stolen materials to his roof-rack.

Result: On his first court appearance, Attorney Patrick J. Noonan persuades the Commonwealth to place his client on pretrial probation for six-months at the conclusion of which the charge will be dismissed and client avoids having to admit guilt. Client is found not responsible on the civil infraction of Trespassing.

Commonwealth v. K.T. – Brockton District Court

RECEIVE STOLEN PROPERTY: DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT
FORGERY OF CHECK: DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT
UTTERING FALSE CHECK: DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT
LARCENY BY CHECK: DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT
FORGERY OF CHECK: DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT
UTTERING FALSE CHECK: DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT
LARCENY BY CHECK: DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT
FORGERY OF CHECK: DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT
UTTERING FALSE CHECK: DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT
ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CRIME: DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT

Client, a 23 year-old woman with no criminal record, was alleged to have stolen several checks from her employer, a Real Estate Business. It was alleged that the Defendant then forged the stolen checks (making the checks payable to her and forging her employer’s signature). Defendant then cashed several of the forged checks at the bank and received payment from the bank. Defendant attempted to pass and cash another forged check, which the bank refused. The employer and the bank discovered the fraudulent transactions and contacted the police. Surveillance video from the bank showed the Defendant making these fraudulent transactions. In addition, the employer provided police with incriminating text messages sent to him from the defendant.

Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan dismisses 10 criminal charges (nine of which were felonies) prior to arraignment, saving his client from having 10 criminal charges on her record.

Commonwealth v. R.N. – Brockton District Court

ASSAULT with DEADLY WEAPON: DISMISSED at TRIAL

The alleged victim claimed that the Defendant pulled out a handgun, which he believed to be a Glock 9 mm. handgun, and threatened him with it in the aftermath of a heated domestic incident regarding child custody. In addition, the alleged victim claimed that the Defendant tried pulling him out his car and ripped the liner free from his driver’s side door. The alleged victim sped off in his car in fear and called 911. Today, the case was scheduled for trial.

Result: At the first trial date, Attorney Patrick J. Noonan successfully obtained an outright dismissal of the criminal charge.

Commonwealth v. L.T. – Stoughton District Court

DISORDERLY CONDUCT: PRETRIAL PROBATION
INTERFERENCE WITH POLICE OFFICER: PRETRIAL PROBATION
RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT OF CHILD: PRETRIAL PROBATION

Stoughton Police were executing an arrest warrant for Mr. V for violent felony charges. Mr. V. also had open firearm charges and was a person of interest in a shooting. Mr. V. was known to be armed and dangerous. Police sought to execute the arrest warrant at a residence in Stoughton where Mr. V. had been known to be staying with the Defendant. Defendant refused to allow police entry into her home by shutting and locking her apartment door. Defendant held her baby in front of the door to prevent police from forcibly entering the home. Eventually, police forcibly entered the home and arrested Mr. V. who had been hiding in a closet. The Department of Children and Families took custody of the children from the Defendant.

Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan persuades the Commonwealth to place his client on pretrial probation for six-month at the conclusion of which all criminal charges will be dismissed outright, and the client does not have to admit guilt.

Commonwealth v. S.G. – Hingham District Court

SHOPLIFTING: DISMISSED at CLERK’S HEARING

Client, 50-year-old school teacher with no criminal record, was charged with Shoplifting by concealing items at Hannaford’s in Norwell. At the Clerk’s Hearing, Attorney Gerald J. Noonan presented strong character evidence on his client’s behalf as being a highly respected educator in the town of Marshfield. The issuance of the criminal complaint would severely jeopardize the client’s employment and likely result in her termination as a school teacher.

Result: Attorney Gerald J. Noonan convinced the clerk-magistrate not to issue criminal complaint against school teacher.

Commonwealth v. N.W. – Attleboro District Court

ASSAULT & BATTERY ON PUBLIC OFFICIAL: PRETRIAL PROBATION
RESISTING ARREST: PRETRIAL PROBATION
DISORDERLY CONDUCT: PRETRIAL PROBATION
VANDALISM: PRETRIAL PROBATION

Client, sophomore at Wheaton College, was arrested by campus police stemming from an incident in which Defendant smashed a bathroom mirror in a dormitory during an argument with his girlfriend. Upon arrival, Defendant yelled profanities at the campus police. Defendant kicked one campus police officer three times. Defendant was placed under arrest at which point Defendant pushed a campus police officer and continually resisted arrest. After his arraignment, Defendant retained Attorney Patrick J. Noonan. The campus police and department of public safety refused to a proposal to place Defendant on pretrial probation. Wheaton College also revoked Defendant’s scholarship and permanently suspended him from the school. As a result, the Commonwealth only offered Defendant a continuance without a finding on the charges. Attorney Patrick met with school officials and the dean of students at Wheaton College in an effort to persuade them to place Defendant on pretrial probation. Attorney Noonan eventually persuaded Wheaton College, Campus Police, and the District Attorney’s Office to place Defendant on pretrial probation.

Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan persuades the government to place his client on pretrial probation for two-years at the conclusion of which all criminal charges will be dismissed outright, and client does not have to admit guilt. Client may report on job applications that he does not have any convictions.

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