Trial Verdict

Not Guilty: Defendant Charged With Distribution in a School Zone

February 13th, 2012 / Trial Verdict

John Doe was charged with distributing a class D substance in a school zone and negligent operation of a motor vehicle. After allegedly distributing marijuana to a female occupant inside of a motor vehicle in a school zone, Mr Doe was pursued at a high rate of speed by the police and was arrested after he ran three stop signs in Dorchester, Massachusetts.

Attorney Veronica White of White & Associates P.C. convinced a judge to find the defendant Not Guilty based on the lack of any evidence to show that the meeting between defendant and the female occupant was anything beyond an innocent rendezvous.

The judge found the defendant guilty of the misdemeanor offense of negligent operation of a motor vehicle.

About White & Associates, P. C.
White & Associates is Boston’s premier criminal defense law firm specializing in firearms, narcotics and violent crimes. With over ten years experience, White & Associates, P.C., has successfully defended hundreds of cases including gun possession, aggravated assault and battery, armed career criminal offenses, indecent assault and battery, trafficking in narcotics, operating under the influence (OUI), domestic offenses and many others.

For a free consultation with one of Boston’s top criminal defense law firms, fill out our contact page, or call us at 617 338-9507.

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Not Guilty: Defendant Faced 10 years Mandatory for Drug Trafficking

September 3rd, 2011 / Trial Verdict

John Doe was arrested in Malden, Massachusetts for Trafficking in 125 grams of cocaine. Mr. Doe was a passenger in a car, which contained an aerosol can stuffed with 62 individually wrapped baggies of cocaine.

The District Attorney tried to link Mr. Doe to the drugs because of his suspicious movements inside of the car, the $857 dollars found in Mr. Doe’s pants and the various cell phones, glassine baggies and air fresheners found inside of the car.

Attorney Veronica White of White & Associates P.C. started her defense by exposing the police for failing to fingerprint the aerosol can or conduct any forensic testing or investigation that would have produced any physical evidence against Mr. Doe. Attorney White then established that the Commonwealth had no evidence to show that the money found on Mr. Doe was drug related, that the cell phones belonged to Mr. Doe and that the nervousness by her client revealed any knowledge and intent to distribute the drugs. During her cross examination, she exposed the lead police officer for his shoddy investigation, and revealed to the jury that his testimony was just not consistent with what he wrote in his police report and what he testified to at the Grand Jury.

Even before the jury had a chance to hear closing arguments, Attorney White filed a Motion for a Directed Verdict of NOT GUILTY because all of the evidence relied upon by the Commonwealth called for an endless exercise in speculative guesswork—falling short of what was needed to prove the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The Judge agreed, granted the motion and found Mr. Doe NOT GUILTY—the jury was then discharged.

At this moment, Mr. Doe is happily home with his family and very relieved to have his freedom back.

About White & Associates, P. C.
White & Associates is Boston’s premier criminal defense law firm specializing in firearms, narcotics and violent crimes. With over ten years experience, White & Associates, P.C., has successfully defended hundreds of cases including gun possession, aggravated assault and battery, armed career criminal offenses, indecent assault and battery, trafficking in narcotics, operating under the influence (OUI), domestic offenses and many others.

For a free consultation with one of Boston’s top criminal defense law firms, fill out our contact page, or call us at 617 338-9507.

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Not Guilty: Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol

July 12th, 2011 / Trial Verdict

John Doe was arrested outside a club in Boston at about 2:30 a.m. on a Sunday Night for Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol. Despite the arresting officer’s contention that Mr Doe was falling down drunk, couldn’t say the alphabet, couldn’t stand on one leg for more than a second, smelled of alcohol, slurred his words, had blood shot eyes and had admitted to having been drinking since 5:00 p.m. that day, Attorney Veronica White of White & Associates P.C. was able to secure a NOT GUILTY verdict.

Attorney White argued successfully that there was a gap in time from the point that the officer had originally seen Mr Doe driving his vehicle, to the point that the officer had re-approached him several minutes later on the street and that the motorist could have availed himself of alcohol and/or drugs causing him to be in an intoxicated state. The officer had earlier admitted that when he originally saw Mr Doe driving his car at about 2:15 a.m., he did not see any signs of intoxication and that it was only 3-5 minutes later that he noticed the driver on the street in an intoxicated state.

With the transcripts of this evidence in hand, Attorney White convinced the Court to find that reasonable doubt existed given the lack of any evidence to show that Mr Doe was intoxicated when the officer originally saw him behind the wheel. Although Mr Doe was cited for loud music and improper operation, he was cited civilly and had to pay a fine of $100.00. Mr Doe was happy to pay a civil fine for a case that could have caused him to go to prison for 2.5 years and lose his license for a year.

About White & Associates, P. C.
White & Associates is Boston’s premier criminal defense law firm specializing in firearms, narcotics and violent crimes. With over ten years experience, White & Associates, P.C., has successfully defended hundreds of cases including gun possession, aggravated assault and battery, armed career criminal offenses, indecent assault and battery, trafficking in narcotics, operating under the influence (OUI), domestic offenses and many others.

For a free consultation with one of Boston’s top criminal defense law firms, fill out our contact page, or call us at 617 338-9507.

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

July 28th, 2009 / Trial Verdict

John Doe, the defendant, was alleged to have shot at three young men with a .45 caliber handgun, nearly paralyzing one of the victims. The shooting was alleged to be part of an on-going gang feud in the Boston area. Mr. Doe was facing twenty years in state prison. White & Associates obtained a NOT GUILTY verdict after getting the victim to admit that he lied before the grand jury concerning his earlier testimony, in which he identified the defendant as the shooter. The victim later admitted at trial that he did not see who shot him. The jury found that the victim’s testimony had no credibility and returned a verdict of NOT GUILTY on all six indictments. White & Associates, P.C. also convinced John Doe’s probation officer to withdraw the probation surrender which was triggered from this case in the West Roxbury District Court.

About White & Associates, P. C.
White & Associates is Boston’s premier criminal defense law firm specializing in firearms, narcotics and violent crimes. With over ten years experience, White & Associates, P.C., has successfully defended hundreds of cases including gun possession, aggravated assault and battery, armed career criminal offenses, indecent assault and battery, trafficking in narcotics, operating under the influence (OUI), domestic offenses and many others.

For a free consultation with one of Boston’s top criminal defense law firms, fill out our contact page, or call us at 617 338-9507.

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

June 15th, 2009 / Trial Verdict

John Doe, the defendant was alleged to have stabbed a victim seven times in the back and neck with the specific intent to murder. John Doe was facing twenty years in state prison. White & Associates obtained a not guilty verdict after highlighting the victim’s history of crack cocaine, mental illness, belated identification and repeated contradictions between his Grand Jury testimony and his in court testimony. The victim claimed to have known the defendant and testified to seeing him stab him with a knife. The jury, however didn’t believe what he had to say and found the defendant NOT GUILTY of all charges.

About White & Associates, P. C.
White & Associates is Boston’s premier criminal defense law firm specializing in firearms, narcotics and violent crimes. With over ten years experience, White & Associates, P.C., has successfully defended hundreds of cases including gun possession, aggravated assault and battery, armed career criminal offenses, indecent assault and battery, trafficking in narcotics, operating under the influence (OUI), domestic offenses and many others.

For a free consultation with one of Boston’s top criminal defense law firms, fill out our contact page, or call us at 617 338-9507.

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Not Guilty: Defendant Faced Ten Years Mandatory as an Armed Career Criminal

March 16th, 2009 / Trial Verdict

John Doe was charged with an Armed Career Criminal offense arising from his alleged possession of a firearm in Dorchester, Massachusetts and faced a ten year mandatory sentence. John Doe allegedly led four police officers on a pursuit, climbed a fence and dropped a firearm.

White & Associates, P.C. exposed the Government’s main witness for his credibility issues by calling another police officer on the scene, who directly contradicted the officer’s testimony. The jury came back with a quick verdict of not guilty on all counts.

About White & Associates, P. C.
White & Associates is Boston’s premier criminal defense law firm specializing in firearms, narcotics and violent crimes. With over ten years experience, White & Associates, P.C., has successfully defended hundreds of cases including gun possession, aggravated assault and battery, armed career criminal offenses, indecent assault and battery, trafficking in narcotics, operating under the influence (OUI), domestic offenses and many others.

For a free consultation with one of Boston’s top criminal defense law firms, fill out our contact page, or call us at 617 338-9507.

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Not Guilty: Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon

April 13th, 2007 / Trial Verdict

John Doe was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon for allegedly stabbing a twelve year old boy at a park in broad daylight. Three witnesses allegedly saw him do this who knew him personally.

At trial, White & Associates exposed the credibility of the three witnesses, questioning their motives and generally discrediting them. Due to White & Associate’s trial strategy, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty on all charges.

About White & Associates, P. C.
White & Associates is Boston’s premier criminal defense law firm specializing in firearms, narcotics and violent crimes. With over ten years experience, White & Associates, P.C., has successfully defended hundreds of cases including gun possession, aggravated assault and battery, armed career criminal offenses, indecent assault and battery, trafficking in narcotics, operating under the influence (OUI), domestic offenses and many others.

For a free consultation with one of Boston’s top criminal defense law firms, fill out our contact page, or call us at 617 338-9507.

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Client Released: White & Associates Prevails at a Federal Deportation Proceeding

June 30th, 2006 / Trial Verdict

John Doe was facing deportation to Cape Verde at a Federal deportation hearing based upon a previous firearms conviction.

White & Associates ensured that Mr Doe filed all his taxes and was able to assert a defense under U.S. Federal Statute 212(c) showing that our client was of good moral character. Thanks to our vigorous defense, Mr Doe’s petition for release was granted and he was not deported.

About White & Associates, P. C.
White & Associates is Boston’s premier criminal defense law firm specializing in firearms, narcotics and violent crimes. With over ten years experience, White & Associates, P.C., has successfully defended hundreds of cases including gun possession, aggravated assault and battery, armed career criminal offenses, indecent assault and battery, trafficking in narcotics, operating under the influence (OUI), domestic offenses and many others.

For a free consultation with one of Boston’s top criminal defense law firms, fill out our contact page, or call us at 617 338-9507.

Not Guilty: Possession of a Loaded Firearm

June 24th, 2005 / Trial Verdict

John Doe was only eighteen years old and charged with possession of a loaded firearm after he was searched by the police, following a fight with his girlfriend. The Defendant was found with the gun on his person and a defense of this case appeared impossible. The defendent was facing a one year mandatory minimum sentence.

During a very thorough cross examination of the Government’s chief witness, having utilized an experienced ballistician to test the gun, White & Associates was able to raise reasonable doubt about whether the gun was in fact a working firearm. Due to White & Associates’ trial strategy and emotional appeal to the jury, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.

About White & Associates, P. C.
White & Associates is Boston’s premier criminal defense law firm specializing in firearms, narcotics and violent crimes. With over ten years experience, White & Associates, P.C., has successfully defended hundreds of cases including gun possession, aggravated assault and battery, armed career criminal offenses, indecent assault and battery, trafficking in narcotics, operating under the influence (OUI), domestic offenses and many others.

For a free consultation with one of Boston’s top criminal defense law firms, fill out our contact page, or call us at 617 338-9507.

Not Guilty: Seven Domestic Offenses

March 31st, 2004 / Trial Verdict

John Doe was charged with seven domestic offenses, and was facing up to 14 years in jail.

At trial, White & Associates mounted a very aggressive defense which revealed various inconsistencies in the victim’s recitation of the facts. Due to White & Associates’ trial strategy, the jury returned seven not guilty verdicts.

About White & Associates, P. C.
White & Associates is Boston’s premier criminal defense law firm specializing in firearms, narcotics and violent crimes. With over ten years experience, White & Associates, P.C., has successfully defended hundreds of cases including gun possession, aggravated assault and battery, armed career criminal offenses, indecent assault and battery, trafficking in narcotics, operating under the influence (OUI), domestic offenses and many others.

For a free consultation with one of Boston’s top criminal defense law firms, fill out our contact page, or call us at 617 338-9507.

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