Commonwealth v. K.C. – Cambridge District Court

SHOPLIFTING: NO CHARGES FILED

Client, a scientist on a work visa, was apprehended by the Loss Prevention Department at Shaw’s in the parking lot for shoplifting approximately $160 worth of merchandise. Client retained Attorney Patrick J. Noonan who negotiated with the Loss Prevention Department not to file any criminal charges against his client.

Result: No charges were filed against the Defendant, which would have had possible immigration consequences because the client was on a work visa.

Commonwealth v. W.M. – Brockton District Court

SHOPLIFTING: DISMISSED at CLERK’S HEARING

Client, 23 year-old man with no criminal record was arrested and charged with Shoplifting at Walmart. Client admitted to police that he stole the merchandise and surveillance video footage captured the client leaving the store without paying for the merchandise. At the Clerk-Magistrate’s Hearing, Attorney Patrick J. Noonan convinced the Magistrate to dismiss the criminal complaint. Client will be applying to the Mass. School of Art in the Fall (2014) and he aspires to be a cartoonist.

Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan persuades court not to issue a criminal complaint, and client may report on his school application that he has no criminal record.

Commonwealth v. L.G. – Wrentham District Court

SHOPLIFTING: DISMISSED at CLERK’S HEARING

Client, 23 year-old college student with no criminal record, was detained by the Loss Prevention Department at Walmart for suspected Shoplifting. Client retained Attorney Patrick J. Noonan who successfully dismissed the criminal complaint at the Clerk-Magistrate’s Hearing on April 1, 2014. Client is scheduled to graduate from college in the Fall of 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.

Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan persuades court not to issue a criminal complaint, and client may report on her job applications that she has no criminal record.

Commonwealth v. J.P. – Taunton District Court

LARCENY: DISMISSED / RECORD SEALED

Client, 57-year-old teacher’s aide, was arrested and charged with Larceny over $250 (felony) in connection with an alleged incident in which she exited Home Goods with a shopping carriage with $667.00 worth of merchandise without paying. After the client was arraigned on the felony offense, she retained Attorney Patrick J. Noonan. At the first court date, Attorney Patrick J. Noonan obtained an agreement with the Commonwealth that his client will be placed on Pretrial Probation for 5 months until 09/01/14 at which point the felony charge will be dismissed. On September 1, 2014, the criminal charge was dismissed.

Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan permanently seals criminal charge on school teacher’s record.

Commonwealth v. C.O. – Fitchburg Juvenile Court

SHOPLIFTING: DISMISSED PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT

Client, a juvenile honor student at Leominster High School, was arrested and charged with Shoplifting in connection with an incident in which he allegedly stole items from the cafeteria at the Wachusett Ski Mountain. Client is a senior honor student at Leominster High School and in the process of applying to colleges in the Boston area.

Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan persuades government to dismiss the case prior to arraignment and client may report No Record on college applications.

Commonwealth v. M.P. – New Bedford District Court

LARCENY over $250: DISMISSED at CLERK’S HEARING

Client, 18-year-old college freshman, with no criminal record was charged with Larceny over $250 (felony) stemming from a shoplifting incident where she was alleged to have stolen $267.00 in merchandise from Macy’s. At the Clerk-Magistrate’s Hearing, Attorney Patrick J. Noonan thoroughly described the Defendant’s background, employment, schooling, and future aspirations.

Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan convinces Clerk-Magistrate not to issue criminal complaint because it would seriously jeopardize his young client’s future.

Commonwealth v. J.T. – Brockton District Court

SHOPLIFTING: DISMISSED

Client, 28-year-old woman with no prior criminal record, was charged with Shoplifting stemming from an incident at Walmart in which she allegedly passed through the sensors of the store with a shopping cart full of merchandise. Client was arraigned on the charge and subsequently hired Attorney Patrick J. Noonan.

Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan convinces the Commonwealth to dismiss the case based on the client’s background and lack of criminal record.

Commonwealth v. J.H. – New Bedford District Court

SHOPLIFTING: DISMISSED

Client, 45-year-old male with no criminal record, was arrested for shoplifting one case of red bull from Market Basket in New Bedford.

Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan dismisses charge outright at first court appearance.

Commonwealth v. J.L. – Brookline District Court

LARCENY: DISMISSED

Client, 21-year-old college student, was charged with Larceny over $250 (felony) stemming from an incident in which she was alleged to have stolen $375 in merchandise from CVS Pharmacy.

Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan gets felony charge reduced to misdemeanor charge and dismissed outright upon the payment of court costs.

Commonwealth v. K.B. – Lynn District Court

LARCENY: DISMISSED

Client, 22 year-old college student with no criminal record, was arraigned on charges of Larceny over $250 (felony) stemming from a shoplifting incident in which she was alleged to have stolen $1,379.86 in merchandise from Kohl’s Department Store.

Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan got the felony charge reduced to a misdemeanor and dismissed outright.