Criminal Defense
Trust Your Lawyer - He Represents You, Not the Police
If you have been arrested, or if you are stopped by the police for questioning, remember that your lawyer is the person you should trust. Law enforcement investigators are specifically trained to get people who don't want to talk to them to open up and talk with them anyway. Just politely, but firmly, tell the officers, agents or detectives that you will need to retain an attorney before you can speak with them. Do not answer their questions. This cannot be stressed enough.
Protect your Rights
If you, or a loved one, has been arrested and charged with a crime in New Hampshire or Massachusetts and need the help of an experienced criminal defense lawyer, call Patrick E. Donovan of Law Office of Patrick E. Donovan, PLLC, today at (603) 893-1177 or call toll free, 877-DONOVAN, or complete the contact form provided on this site to begin your free consultation.
Verdicts
The following is a small sample of the successful verdicts Attorney Donovan has obtained for his clients:State v. Etienne Dickens - Client charged with attempted murder, 3 counts of first degree assault. Three state witnesses identified client as the shooter in a nightclub. 2 week trial before a jury in Hillsborough County Superior Court. Verdict: not guilty of all charges.
State v. R.N - Client charged with 9 counts of aggravated sexual assault and felonious sexual assault. Client facing potential life sentence in Rockingham Superior Court. Verdict: not guilty on all charges.
State v. Milby - Client charged with forgery, Class A Felony drug possession. After suppression motion, State agreed to plea disposition for lesser included charge with no incarceration.
State v. Burke - Client charged with assault in superior court. Jury acquitted client despite the State’s presentation of two eyewitnesses.
State v. J.H. – Client charged with assault and domestic violence. Client acquitted after trial, avoiding potential jail sentence and costly divorce and custody issues.
Commonwealth v. C.E. – Client charged with embezzlement of tens of thousands of dollars from local school district where she was employed. Attorney Donovan defended claim and avoided a felony conviction, potential jail sentence and potential civil suit.