Commonwealth v. Jane Doe – Lowell Juvenile Court

A&B with DANGEROUS WEAPON: DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT
ATTEMPT TO COMMIT A CRIME: DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT
CONSPIRACY: DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT

Winchester Police were dispatched to the hospital in response to a past assault. The alleged victim reported that he had been walking to the bank to deposit some cash when he was attacked by two people wearing masks. The second attacker was wearing brass knuckles and punched the alleged victim in the side of the head while the other assailant held him down. The first attacker’s mask fell off and the alleged victim identified him but the second attacker with the brass knuckles was never identified. The alleged victim sustained many injuries as a result of the attack and robbery, which the police photographed, including a broken nose. Defendant was charged as being a joint venturer in the armed robbery.

Result: Attorney Gerald J. Noonan gets criminal charges dismissed outright against Juvenile prior to arraignment saving his client from having these charges on her record.

Commonwealth v. B.M. – Hingham District Court

LEAVING SCENE OF ACCIDENT: DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT

Client, 40-year-old physician’s assistant with no prior criminal record, was charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident stemming from an alleged hit and run accident. A docketed arraignment on this charge would result in the client’s termination from employment, as he is subject to mandatory background checks from his employer. A docketed arraignment on the charge constitutes a crime of moral turpitude and is grounds for termination.

Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan dismisses criminal complaint prior to arraignment saving client’s job as Physician’s Assistant.

Commonwealth v. M.D. – Wrentham District Court

DISORDERLY CONDUCT: DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT

Client, 20-year-old college student at Fairfield University, varsity hockey player, and Finance major, was arrested at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro at a rock concert and charged with Disorderly Conduct. Attorney Patrick J. Noonan was able to successfully dismiss the case prior to arraignment thus preserving his client’s unblemished criminal record. The client was placed in the pretrial diversion program whereby the charges would be dismissed upon the client’s successful completion of the program.

Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan dismisses criminal charge prior to arraignment and no entry is made on college student’s record.

Commonwealth v. C.C. – Dedham District Court

LARCENY: DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT
IDENTITY THEFT: DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT

Client, 33-year-old single mother with no criminal record, was charged with Larceny over $250 (felony) and Identity Theft stemming from allegations that she used her sister’s name and identity to open accounts with gas and electric companies. Attorney Patrick J. Noonan was successful in having the arraignment continued such that the client could perform community service at the conclusion of which the criminal charges would be dismissed and no charges would be docketed on the Defendant’s criminal record. Defendant completed her community service and the criminal charges were dismissed prior to arraignment.

Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan gets criminal charges dismissed prior to arraignment saving his client from having Larceny and Theft charges entered on her record.

Commonwealth v. T.B. – Boston Municipal Court

DISORDERLY CONDUCT: DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT

Client, 25-year-old computer technician, was charged with Disorderly Conduct stemming from an incident at the Harpoon Brewery in which he was ejected from the brewery for allegedly being drunk, unruly and disorderly. Client contacted Attorney Patrick J. Noonan the day before the scheduled arraignment.

Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan dismisses charge prior to arraignment and the Disorderly Conduct charge is not entered on client’s record.

Commonwealth v. B.C. – New Bedford District Court

UTTERING FALSE PRESCRIPTION: DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT

Client, 31-year-old accountant, charged with Uttering a False Prescription (felony) stemming from an incident in which she doctored several counterfeit prescriptions of Adderall and attempted to pass them at pharmacies.

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

Commonwealth v. J.G. – Hingham District Court

SHOPLIFTING: DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT

Client, 24 year-old recent college graduate with no criminal record, was charged with Shoplifting over $100 stemming from an incident in which she allegedly stole two bracelets from Kohl’s Department Store. Attorney Patrick J. Noonan successfully dismissed the charge prior to arraignment and remanded the matter for a Clerk-Magistrate’s Hearing at which time the case was dismissed outright.

Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan gets criminal charge dismissed prior to arraignment so no charges appear on recent college graduate’s record.

Commonwealth v. T.W. – Plymouth District Court

ASSAULT & BATTERY: DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT
MALICIOUS DESTRUCTION: DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT

Client, 35-year government contractor and father of four children, charged with Assault & Battery and Malicious Destruction of Property stemming from an altercation in which the Defendant allegedly punched another man with a closed fist during an argument and damaged the windshield of the victim’s vehicle. Attorney Patrick J. Noonan was successful in getting the charges dismissed prior to arraignment to preserve the client’s criminal record.

Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan gets all criminal charges dismissed prior to arraignment saving his client from having any charges entered on his record saving client’s job, as his occupation requires government clearance.

Commonwealth v. N.H. – Barnstable District Court

DISORDERLY CONDUCT: DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT

Client, 26-year-old marine corp. veteran, charged with Disorderly Conduct stemming from a physical altercation outside of a tavern. Defendant was applying for positions with the Department of Defense and the State Department.

Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan gets criminal charge dismissed prior to arraignment and no charge was entered on his client’s record putting client in a position to pursue government employment.

Commonwealth v. A.W. – Fall River District Court

WITNESS INTIMIDATION: DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT
THREATS TO COMMIT A CRIME: DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT

Client, 28 year-old Captain in the U.S. Army, was charged with intimidation of a witness (felony) and threats to commit a crime stemming from allegations that he threatened a witness, who was a victim in an unrelated case. Attorney Patrick J. Noonan was successful in getting the case dismissed prior to arraignment, arguing that there was insufficient evidence to identify the Defendant as the perpetrator. The formal institution of criminal charges on the client’s record would have seriously affected his military career.

Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan gets criminal charges dismissed prior to arraignment and no charges were entered on his client’s record, a Captain in the US Army.

Dismissals Prior To Arraignment