Theft Crimes
Commonwealth v. C.C. – Dedham District Court
IDENTITY THEFT: DISMISSED on RESTITUTION
Client, 33-year-old single mother with no criminal record, was charged with Identity Theft stemming from allegations that she used her sister’s personal information to establish an account with Verizon. The victim claimed that the Defendant used her name and social security number to set up an account with Verizon.
Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan dismisses criminal charge outright upon the payment of $340 in restitution.
Commonwealth v. V.L. – Westborough District Court
LARCENY under $250: WARRANT REMOVED / CASE DISMISSED
In 2002, Walmart filed an application for criminal complaint against the Defendant alleging that he wrote a check, which subsequently bounced. The Defendant was unaware of the criminal charge and he remained in default status with the criminal charge open for 11 years. Defendant became aware of the criminal charge while he was obtaining top secret clearance as a military intelligence officer for the United States Army. Upon learning of the open charge, the client contacted Attorney Patrick J. Noonan. In his Motion to Remove the Warrant / Dismiss the Case, Attorney Patrick J. Noonan presented evidence that his client paid the monies to Walmart in satisfaction of the debt. Attorney Noonan argued that the debt was never removed the debt collection firm because they closed their business amidst several lawsuits.
Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan’s Motion to Dismiss was allowed and client may proceed with his job promotion at the US Army Reserve, which was postponed until the criminal matter was resolved.
Commonwealth v. M.M. – Brockton District Court
LARCENY: DISMISSED at CLERK’S HEARING
Client, 43-year-old former school teacher and nurse, was charged with Larceny under $250 stemming from allegations that she aided a co-defendant in defrauding a business. At the Clerk Magistrate’s Hearing, Attorney Patrick J. Noonan dismissed the complaint arguing that there was insufficient probable cause to support the charges.
Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan convinces Clerk-Magistrate not to issue criminal complaint against nurse with no criminal record.
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. R.M. – Brockton District Court
LARCENCY BY FALSE PRETENSE OVER $250: DISMISSED upon MOTION
Defendant was alleged to have defrauded three local businesses by selling them false advertising space in a newspaper publication. In his Motion to Dismiss, Attorney Noonan argued that the victim-businesses did not “part with their personal property,” which is a legal element needed to support the charge.
Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan’s Motion to Dismiss is allowed and felony charge is dismissed outright. “Plymouth man charged with falsely representing college.”
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. C.A. – Waltham District Court
LARCENY: DISMISSED
Client, 22-year-old college student with no prior criminal record, was charged with Larceny over $250 (felony) stemming from a string of thefts at various Costco Stores where the Defendant would present falsified receipts to Costco and obtain expensive merchandise that he never purchased. The chain of thefts went unsolved and the suspect was placed on Massachusetts Most Wanted. Later, Defendant was identified by three independent witnesses and caught on surveillance videos presenting the fake receipts. Attorney Patrick J. Noonan was able to obtain an agreement with the Commonwealth where the Defendant would be placed on Pretrial Probation for one-year. With this disposition, Defendant was not required to admit guilt. At the conclusion of the one-year period, the charge will be dismissed. On May 9, 2014, the criminal charge was dismissed.
Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan gets larceny charge dismissed allowing client to enroll in the Engineering Program at UCLA.
Commonwealth v. R.M. – Brockton District Court
LARCENY BY FALSE PRETENSE (6 counts) DISMISSED at CLERK’S HEARING
Client, 41-year-old Realtor and Businessman, was charged with 6 counts of Larceny by False Pretense stemming from allegations that he defrauded six business by offering them false advertisement space in a publication of the Massasoit Community College newspaper. A Clerk’s Hearing was conducted in which six representatives of the defrauded businesses testified. At the Clerk’s Hearing, Attorney Patrick J. Noonan examined the witnesses and established that none of the victim-businesses sustained a financial loss, as needed to support the charge.
Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan convinces Clerk-Magistrate to not issue criminal complaint charging his client with six felony offenses for lack of evidence.
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. 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.