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Violent Crimes Defense

Violent felony charges in Massachusetts carry the most serious consequences — long prison sentences, mandatory minimum exposure, and permanent records.

These cases are prosecuted in Superior Court and often turn on witness testimony, identification, and competing versions of what happened.

Early strategy matters.

How We Fight Violent Crime Charges

Violent felony cases are built on testimony, identification, and narrative. We focus on the fault lines:

  • Was it self-defense?

    We investigate whether the accused acted to protect themselves or another.

  • Is the identification reliable?

    Cross-racial identifications, suggestive procedures, and poor lighting can undermine the prosecution's case.

  • Do the physical facts match the accusation?

    Medical records, surveillance, and forensic evidence often contradict initial reports.

  • Are there inconsistencies in witness statements?

    Early reports and later testimony frequently diverge.

  • Has the prosecution overcharged the conduct?

    In some cases, the facts do not support the level of felony alleged.

  • What is the sentencing exposure?

    We evaluate whether mandatory minimum statutes or weapon enhancements actually apply.

Violent Crimes Defense — Case Results

Violent CrimesDismissed

Championing Justice in Armed Robbery Defense

All violent crime charges were dismissed. The charges couldn't hold up.

May 2024Read More
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White & Associates Achieves Dismissal in Complex Assault with intent to Rape and Kidnapping Case

All violent crime charges were dismissed. No conviction. No prison time.

May 2024Read More
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White & Associates Delivers Another Legal Victory in Assault and Battery Case with Serious Bodily Injury

All violent crime charges were dismissed. Justice was served before trial.

May 2024Read More
Violent CrimesNot Guilty

Not Guilty on Armed Assault with Intent to Murder

Found not guilty of violent crime charges at trial. Not guilty on all counts.

November 2022Read More
Violent CrimesDismissed

Domestic Charges Dropped

All violent crime charges were dismissed. Our client went home to their family.

August 2022Read More
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Rape, Assault and Battery and Malicious Destruction of Property Charges Dismissed

All violent crime charges were dismissed. The case never made it to trial.

January 2020Read More
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Case Dismissed: Possession of Counterfeit Money

All violent crime charges were dismissed. Our client walked out with a clean record.

October 2019Read More
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Case Dismissed: Assault and Battery with Dangerous Weapon, Serious Bodily Injury

All violent crime charges were dismissed. The prosecution's case fell apart.

June 2019Read More
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Case Dismissed: Armed Assault with Intent to Murder

All violent crime charges were dismissed. The prosecution's case fell apart.

June 2019Read More
Violent CrimesCase Dropped

Case Dropped: Human Trafficking

The violent crime charges were dropped before trial. No trial. No conviction.

May 2019Read More
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Assault & Battery with Dangerous Weapon Dismissed

All violent crime charges were dismissed. Our client walked out with a clean record.

December 2017Read More
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Assault with Intent to Murder Dismissed

All violent crime charges were dismissed. The prosecution's case fell apart.

September 2017Read More
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Charge Dismissed: Unarmed Robbery, Habitual

All violent crime charges were dismissed. The prosecution's case fell apart.

June 2014Read More
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Case Dismissed: Assault and Battery

All violent crime charges were dismissed. Our client walked out with a clean record.

February 2014Read More
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No Violation in Probation Surrender

All violent crime charges were dismissed. Our client is home where they belong.

June 2013Read More
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Case Dismissed: Violent Assault and Battery

All violent crime charges were dismissed. Our client walked out with a clean record.

February 2012Read More
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Case Dismissed: Defendant Charged With Domestic Violence

All violent crime charges were dismissed. Our client walked out with a clean record.

February 2012Read More
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Case Dismissed: Habitual Offender Breaking and Entering

All violent crime charges were dismissed. Our client went home to their family.

January 2011Read More
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Appeal Granted: Order of Bail Forfeiture Reversed

All violent crime charges were dismissed. No conviction. No prison time.

January 2011Read More
Violent CrimesCase Dropped

Case Dropped: Accessory to Murder

The violent crime charges were dropped before trial. The case fell apart before trial.

January 2011Read More
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Case Dismissed: Kidnapping

All violent crime charges were dismissed. No conviction. No prison time.

December 2010Read More
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Case Dismissed: Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon

All violent crime charges were dismissed. No conviction. No prison time.

September 2010Read More
Violent CrimesCase Dropped

Case Dropped: Defendant Faced Twenty Years for Attempted Arson

The violent crime charges were dropped before trial. The prosecution walked away.

May 2010Read More
Violent CrimesCase Dropped

Case Dropped: Defendent Charged with Stabbing of Young Woman

The violent crime charges were dropped before trial. The case fell apart before trial.

August 2009Read More
Violent CrimesNot Guilty

Not Guilty: Defendant Faced Twenty Years for Armed Assault with Intent to Murder

Found not guilty of violent crime charges at trial. Not guilty on all counts.

July 2009Read More
Violent CrimesNot Guilty

Not Guilty: Defendant Faced Twenty Years for Armed Assault with Intent to Murder

Found not guilty of violent crime charges at trial. Not guilty on all counts.

June 2009Read More
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Not Guilty: Defendant Faced Ten Years Mandatory as an Armed Career Criminal

Found not guilty of violent crime charges at trial. Not guilty on all counts.

March 2009Read More
Violent CrimesCase Dropped

Case Dropped: Defendent Charged with Stabbing

The violent crime charges were dropped before trial. The case fell apart before trial.

February 2009Read More
Violent CrimesCase Dropped

Case Dropped: Defendant Faced Twenty Years for Armed Assault with Intent to Murder

The violent crime charges were dropped before trial. The case fell apart before trial.

December 2008Read More
Violent CrimesDismissed

Case Dismissed: Four Counts of Bank Robbery

All violent crime charges were dismissed. No conviction. No prison time.

December 2008Read More
Violent CrimesNot Guilty

Not Guilty: Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon

Found not guilty of violent crime charges at trial. Not guilty on all counts.

April 2007Read More
Violent CrimesSentence Reduced

Sentence Reduced: Simple Assault Instead of Indecent Assault and Battery

We fought to significantly reduce the sentence on violent crime charges.

May 2005Read More
Violent CrimesNot Guilty

Not Guilty: Seven Domestic Offenses

Found not guilty of violent crime charges at trial. Our client went home.

March 2004Read More

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