tag:,2010:/28 2010-03-20T12:43:31Z Patrick Donovan Lawyer Criminal Defense Attorney DWI Attorney OUI Attorney Boston Criminal Lawyer Boston Criminal Defense Movable Type Commercial 4.24-en tag:blog.pdonovanlaw.com,2010://28.12886 2010-03-20T12:36:07Z 2010-03-20T12:43:31Z

According to the Boston Globe,Gustavo Pina, 29 of Saugus was indicted by a Suffolk County grand jury on Thursday on 22 counts of unemployment fraud. Mr. Pina allegedly collected more than $13,000 in jobless benefits while working. According to Prosecutors...

Patrick Donovan Boston Globe,Gustavo Pina, 29 of Saugus was indicted by a Suffolk County grand jury on Thursday on 22 counts of unemployment fraud. Mr. Pina allegedly collected more than $13,000 in jobless benefits while working. According to Prosecutors Pina was working full time at a mortgage company while collecting the benefits from August 2007 to January 2008. He earned $24,000 on the job during that period. The case against Mr. Pina is being prosecuted by the Massachusetts Attorney General's Ofiice. The charges against Mr. Pina are what are described as white collar offenses. Attorney Patrick Donovan handled white collar prosecution while he was a prosecutor in Norfolk County. If you or someone you know has been charged with a crime contact attorney Patrick Donovan today. www.pdonovanlaw.com www.capecoddwi.com ]]> tag:blog.pdonovanlaw.com,2010://28.12885 2010-03-20T12:12:12Z 2010-03-20T12:29:42Z

According to the Boston Herald a 63 year old grandmother was charged with her third offense OUI in Marblehead on Friday. Sharon A. Faulkner was allegedly drunk when she got into an accident while she was driving her 9 year...

Patrick Donovan Boston Herald a 63 year old grandmother was charged with her third offense OUI in Marblehead on Friday. Sharon A. Faulkner was allegedly drunk when she got into an accident while she was driving her 9 year old grandson to school. According to the Herald, Marblehead police responded to the report on an car striking an tree. When they arrived they could not find anyone at the scene. Later, school officials reported that Faulkner was involved in the accident. Faulkner failed a series of field sobriety test and blew a .14 on the breathalyzer. This was her third offense for OUI. The Herald did not report that Ms. Faulkner was charged with OUI Child Endangerment. That is another serious charge that carries with a mandatory one year license loss and a mandatory minimum jail sentence. If convicted of a third offense OUI the 63 year old grandmother would have to serve 150 days in jail. It is a mandatory sentence. If you or someone you know has been charged with drunk driving, OUI, DUI, DWI or any criminal charges contact an experienced criminal lawyer today. www.pdonovanlaw.com www.capecoddwi.com ]]> tag:blog.pdonovanlaw.com,2010://28.12799 2010-03-15T11:44:01Z 2010-03-15T11:51:45Z

Lorraine Henderson the former regional director for the Department of Homeland Security is set to go to trial in US District Court in Boston. Ms. Henderson was arrested in January 2008 on charges that she knowingly employed illegal aliens at...

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The Worcester County District Attorney's Office lags all other Massachusetts District Attorney's Massachusetts in Superior Court felony convictions. According to a study conducted by Massachusedtts Lawyers Weekly Worcester county had 34% conviction rate. Lawyers Weekly looked at all of the...

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The Suffolk County District Attorney dropped the criminal charges against a former City of Boston laborer in connection with two store robberies. The man who was arrested by the SWAT team in January lost his job because he was held...

Patrick Donovan Brighton District Court. It frustrates me to read that the DA's Office is still investigating the suspect after the charges were dropped by the same office. The man in this case already lost his job as a direct result of the case. His name was put through the mud and he was arrested by the SWAT team. Now the office cannot even say it was not him. Lets hope that until there are charges that stick against this man he should at least get his job back. If you or someone you know has been arrested or charged with a criminal in Brighton, Boston or anywhere in Massachusetts you need to speak with an experienced criminal defense lawyer. You need to speak with attorney Patrick Donovan. Experienced Brighton DWI Defense]]> tag:blog.pdonovanlaw.com,2010://28.12754 2010-03-11T15:51:15Z 2010-03-11T16:20:01Z

Jillian Baldner of Pembroke Massachusetts was arrested on March 3 for selling what the police believed to be oxycodone. Ms. Baldner was working as a driver for disbaled children at the the time of the arrest. When Ms. Baldner was...

Patrick Donovan Plymouth District Court and charged with possession of controlled substances, possession with intent to distribute, and conspiracy to violate state drug laws. Any time a person involves children in a crime, in my experience the person exposes themselves to much higher penalties than they normally would have. Here, not only is the person involving her own child but three other disabled children. I think that this case is one that wil resolve going to trial because an Plymouth County jury is not going to be sympathic to a woman in her position selling drugas. Hopefully she will be able to get the help she needs and this will actually be a good thing for her. If you or someone you know has been charged with a drug crime it is important to get the advice of an experienced criminal defense attorney. Patrick Donovan is a former prosecutor that has helped clients with drug crimes in Boston and throughout Massachusetts defend serious criminal charges. Contact attorney Patrick Donovan at 617 479-1800 Experience Drunk Driving Defense ]]> tag:blog.pdonovanlaw.com,2010://28.12728 2010-03-10T03:10:38Z 2010-03-10T03:26:43Z

A popular teacher at the Nauset High School in Eastham was arrested for possession of child pornography. The 53 year old teacher's computer was also seized. The teacher was arraigned in the Orleans District and released on $5000 bail, It...

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According to the Boston Herald a Gloucester man pled guilty in Federal Court in Boston to striking tow whales with his boat. The man admitted that he hit two humpback whales after going through a bubble cloud made by the...

Patrick Donovan Boston Herald a Gloucester man pled guilty in Federal Court in Boston to striking tow whales with his boat. The man admitted that he hit two humpback whales after going through a bubble cloud made by the whales The man was seen hitting the whales by people on whale watch boats. The man had to pay a $200 fine and now has a misdemeanor conviction on his criminal record. If you or someone you know has been charged with a crime contact Patrick Donovan today. Experienced Drunk Driving Defense]]> tag:blog.pdonovanlaw.com,2010://28.12721 2010-03-09T21:14:42Z 2010-03-09T21:33:13Z

A man from Maine that police believe was Operating Under the Influence was summons to court after causing an accident that closed Route 93 in both directions. The major highway linking Boston to the North Shore was closed for about...

Patrick Donovan Operating Under the Influence was summons to court after causing an accident that closed Route 93 in both directions. The major highway linking Boston to the North Shore was closed for about twenty minutes during the morning commute. The driver is alleged to have had an open container of alcohol in the car as well as being under the influence at the time of the accident. The man was issued a summons and taken to the hospital. Having an open bottle of alcohol in the car is something that never really plays well when there is an OUI trial. Here where the defendant was taken to the hospital the medical records will show whether the man really was under the influence. In this case the Commonwealth will be able to summons the medical records of the day of the accidents. If they are good then it was a rush to judgement by the Massachusetts State Police, if they are bad the man should consider a plea. If you or someone you has been charged with an operating under the influence then having an experience attorney will make a difference. Attorney Patrick Donovan has helped many clients get the results they deserve. Contact attorney Patrick Donovan today. www.capecoddwi.com]]> tag:blog.pdonovanlaw.com,2010://28.12694 2010-03-08T12:40:25Z 2010-03-08T12:53:26Z

Roberto Perez, 18 of Rockland, Massachusetts was arrested after he allegedly stabbed a sixten year old boy Saturday night. The victim who was stabbed three times had to be airlifted to a Boston hospital. Mr. Perez was charged with armed...

Patrick Donovan Hingham District Court but the Plymouth County District Attorney could easily decide to indict the case. That means that by indicting the case the case would move from the District Court to the Superior Court. Superior Court can then sentence to the Massachusetts State Prisons where District Court can only sentence someone to a County Jail. If you or someone you know has been charged with a violent offense it is important to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Attorney Patrick Donovan is a former prosecutor that has achieved great results for his clients. If you have been charged with a crime call attorney Patrick Donovan today. www.capecoddwi.com]]> tag:blog.pdonovanlaw.com,2010://28.12687 2010-03-07T13:05:17Z 2010-03-07T13:32:33Z

Anthonhy Scott 47 of Dorchester, Massachusetts was arrested by the Massachusetts State Police for selling marijuana at Logan Airport. Mr. Scott had worked at the shoeshine stand within Terminal C. After recieving a tip that Mr. Scott had been selling...

Patrick Donovan East Boston District Court. Mr. Scott was held on $1000 cash bail and ordered not to go the Logan Airport. Distrubution of marijuana is still a misdemeanor criminal offense. The Massachusetts law is as follows: Section 32C. (a) Any person who knowingly or intentionally manufactures, distributes, dispenses or cultivates, or possesses with intent to manufacture, distribute, dispense or cultivate a controlled substance in Class D of section thirty-one shall be imprisoned in a jail or house of correction for not more than two years or by a fine of not less than five hundred nor more than five thousand dollars, or both such fine and imprisonment. If you or someone you know has been charged with a drug offense you need to contact an experienced Boston Criminal lawyer. Patrick Donovan is a former prosecutor that has gotten exceptional results for his clients in Boston and throughout Massachusetts. For experienced Drunk Driving Defense. ]]> tag:blog.pdonovanlaw.com,2010://28.12680 2010-03-06T15:26:48Z 2010-03-06T15:48:21Z

According to the Cape Cod Times the Falmouth police applied for criminal charges against a 7 year first grader for assault and battery on two public employees. The first grader is accused of punching a teacher's aide and pulling the...

Patrick Donovan Cape Cod Times the Falmouth police applied for criminal charges against a 7 year first grader for assault and battery on two public employees. The first grader is accused of punching a teacher's aide and pulling the hair of another. After the incident the boy was summonsed to the Falmouth District Court for a show cause hearing before a Clerk Magistrate as to whether criminal charges should issue. If the clerk finds probable cause the charges would issue. In this case the clerk did not issue criminal charges against the 7 year old boy. It is obviously wrong to hit a teacher or anyone for that matter, but it is clear that this boy needs help not a criminal record. For the Falmouth police to even file the application for a criminal complaint is an outrage. If you or someone you know has been charged with a crime it is important to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Attorney Patrick Donovan is a former prosecutor that has achieved great results for his clients. If you have been charged with a crime call attorney Patrick Donovan today. Experienced DWI/DUI/OUI Defense]]> tag:blog.pdonovanlaw.com,2010://28.12679 2010-03-06T15:19:44Z 2010-03-06T15:25:48Z

The Boston Police used an undercover police officer to conduct a sting at a Fraternity Party. According to the Boston Globe, the Boston Police recently had complaints of that the fraternity house. In the past the Boston Police had responded...

Patrick Donovan Boston Globe, the Boston Police recently had complaints of that the fraternity house. In the past the Boston Police had responded to that house several times with no success they sent an undercover into the house. The undercover police officer was invited into the house for a party. About 75-100 people were at the party ten were later arrested for underage drinking and disturbing the peace. The students were arraigned in the Brighton District Court. I find it amazing that the Boston Police went so far as to send an undercover police officer to a fraternity party. To me it seems like a lot of work to arrest ten Boston University students for underage drinking. If the police want to stop what was going on in the house they could have charged the residents of the house with Keeping a Disorderly House, a criminal charge. I expect that when the arrested partygoers face the Judge in the Brighton District Court they will be able to resolve their cases on either court costs, or community service. Yet the penalties Boston students face by the university could be harsh, including probation and possible expulsion. If you or someone you know has been charged with a crime it is important to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Attorney Patrick Donovan is a former prosecutor that has achieved great results for his clients. If you have been charged with a crime call attorney Patrick Donovan today. Boston Massachusetts Drunk Driving Defense ]]> tag:blog.pdonovanlaw.com,2010://28.12628 2010-03-03T13:16:39Z 2010-03-03T13:18:14Z

A Boston man was arrested Monday morning after he attempted to steal more $700 worth of merchandise from a Boston Walgreens store. When police arrived at the store the man ran away dropping the stolen merchandise. All told 93 items...

Patrick Donovan larceny over $250 and resisting arrest. If you or someone you know has been charged with a crime in Boston or anywhere in Massachusetts you should speak to an experienced criminal lawyer. Patrick Donovan is a former assistant district attorney that has helped clients in Boston and Massachusetts get great results in their criminal cases. www.pdonovanlaw.com www.capecoddwi.com]]> tag:blog.pdonovanlaw.com,2010://28.12627 2010-03-03T13:04:28Z 2010-03-03T13:06:11Z

According to the Boston Globe, the city of Worcester, Massachusetts settled a police brutality lawsuit for $47,500. The city of Worcester agreed to pay the man after he alleged that he was beaten by a baton when he was on...

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