Frequently Asked Questions

 

I just got arrested, what do I do next?
    The first thing you must do after being arrested is to make sure that you appear in court at the scheduled date and time. When you go to court you must check in with the probation department and fill out an intake form. After checking in with probation most likely have to wait in a courtroom until your case is called. If the Dist. Atty. is asking for bail the court will assign a lawyer you. If the district attorney is not seeking bail you will be given a pretrial conference date. You should use that time to select a lawyer that you feel comfortable representing you.

Do I need a lawyer?
    Any time you go to court you should consider bringing a lawyer with you. Even if it is a small case there are consequences that may not be aware of for instance a guilty fine will have lasting consequences on someone's record, or their loss of their drivers license. An experienced lawyer can help you avoid the collateral consequences of criminal cases.

Which courts do you practice in?
    I practice in all Massachusetts courts .

Can the victim drop the charges?
    No. If you've been arrested is a police department that is charging you. The only person to decide to drop the charges is the Dist. Atty. Even if the victim does not want to go forward you may still be prosecuted by the Dist. Atty.

Does your firm need the payment in full?
    In most cases the payment plan may be worked out. Visa and MasterCard are accepted for your convenience.

How much do you charge?
    Each case is different, however every initial consultation is free and we will never take a case without first agreeing to a price.

What types of cases do you handle?
    I handle all types of criminal matters including felonies and misdemeanors in district and superior courts.






 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boston Criminal Attorney

   Patrick T. Donovan, is a dedicated Boston Criminal Attorney that has represented many people who have been charged with felonies or misdemeanors  in Boston and throughout Massachusetts .  At the Law Office of Patrick T. Donovan, we are committed to aggressively pursuing the best possible outcome for each and every one of our clients. 

   

   A former Assistant District Attorney, Patrick Donovan is well aware of the many legal strategies both law enforcement and district attorneys will use when trying to obtain a conviction.

 

Mr. Donovan uses his prior knowledge as a prosecutor to his clients' advantage by challenging evidence submitted by state attorneys, investigating faulty law enforcement procedures, and ultimately building the strongest case possible for every single one of his clients. 

 

   Call the Law Office of Patrick T. Donovan today for your free initial consultation at 617-479-1800.

 

Boston Criminal Attorney Patrick T. Donovan handles cases for clients located in:  Boston, Dorchester, West Roxbury, South Boston, East Boston, Quincy, Brighton,   Milton, Weymouth, Randolph, Braintree, Cohasset, Hingham, Hull, Rockland, Amherst, Dedham, Norwood, Cambridge, Somerville, Westwood, Needham, Wellesley, Stoughton, Brockton, Canton, Sharon, Avon, Revere, Cape Cod. Plymouth, Duxbury, Hanover and throughout Massachusetts