Wrentham Criminal Defense Lawyer

Michael DelSignore is a Wrentham, Massachusetts Criminal Defense Lawyer who has spent his life helping people facing serious felony and misdemeanor cases. Attorney DelSignore is use to going to court when the stakes are high, handling jury trials where individuals may go to jail and has spent his life helping people make the best decisions for themselves when facing Criminal Charges out of the Wrentham District Court.

If you have criminal charges against you in Wrentham, Massachusetts, you should not try to handle your case on your own. The Massachusetts criminal justice system is complicated and can be difficult for defendants to predict and navigate. You need an experienced advocate and guide as you seek to clear your name. Wrentham Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael DelSignore has over 20 years of experience defending people just like you against criminal accusations. With a strong track record of achieving positive results for his clients, including those in Norfolk County, Attorney DelSignore is the right choice for your Wrentham criminal case.

Contact Attorney DelSignore and his team today for a free, confidential case consultation.

What If You Are Charged with Domestic Assault and Battery in Wrentham, Massachusetts?

One common criminal charge in Wrentham, Massachusetts is Domestic Assault and Battery.

Your first step should be to understand the charges against you. A Massachusetts domestic assault and battery charge is defined under Massachusetts General Law chapter 265, section 13M.

• The charges are for assault and battery (essentially an alleged physical attack) on a family or household member. For purposes of this crime, a family or household member is anyone:
  • You are married to or used to be married to
  • Have a child in common with (even if you were never in a relationship with them)
  • And anyone you are dating or engaged to
• The penalties for a first offense domestic assault and battery include a fine of $5,000, imprisonment in the house of corrections (jail) for up to 2 ½ years, or both.
  • If you have a previous domestic assault and battery conviction and are convicted again, you can receive a sentence of up to 2 ½ years in jail or up to 5 years in prison.

The next step is an arraignment. You will hear the charges against you, and a formal plea of “not guilty” will be entered. A domestic assault and battery case is unlikely to be dismissed at this stage, even if the alleged victim regrets calling the police or pressing charges. As a Wrentham Criminal Defense Lawyer, one of the most common questions people have is can the charges be dismissed if the victim wants them dropped. The answer is that the case may eventually get dismissed, but not on the first court date and not without going through the entire criminal process.

A Strangulation charge is a type of domestic assault and battery charge that a felony offense and can involve enhanced penalties.

• An attorney can help you address any issues that arise with bail in your assault and battery case. Cash bail may be required, especially if you have previous offenses.
• An attorney can also assist you with choosing how to respond to any restraining order sought by the alleged victim under Massachusetts General Laws chapter 209A, also called a 209A restraining order.
  • Typically, Attorney DelSignore advises clients not to contest a 209A restraining order sought by the alleged victim. The restraining order is likely to be issued anyway, and fighting it requires you to testify. It is not recommended to testify about the incident since you are facing criminal charges.

Because the charges are unlikely to be dropped at the arraignment stage, the next step is a pretrial conference. Here, the prosecutor must share any additional evidence they are planning to use in your case. Once this evidence is received, a Wrentham criminal defense attorney like Michael DelSignore can advise you on the best defense strategy.

Attorney DelSignore’s method involves defenses such as:

• Showing that the charges are false: This involves demonstrating, usually at trial, that an alleged victim had an ulterior motive to fabricate allegations, such as a fight, divorce, breakup, or custody dispute.
• Arguing that the Commonwealth cannot prove its case without the cooperation of the alleged victim: Many alleged victims eventually regret calling the police or asking for charges. Some may have lied, had a change of heart, or simply worked through the issue. If an alleged victim does not testify, the Commonwealth is left to try to prove its case with evidence like a 911 call and/or any statement already given by the alleged victim. In cases where this defense applies, Attorney DelSignore helps clients show the court that prosecutors cannot prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt as required by law.

If evidence does exist, such as a 911 tape or a previous statement by the person who made the allegations, your next step is to get the help of an experienced attorney to file motions to keep this evidence out of court. Attorney DelSignore has filed many, many motions to protect his clients’ Sixth Amendment right to confront the person accusing them.

The final step, in some cases, is a trial. While some cases may be dismissed before trial, others will proceed. Some cases are dismissed at trial, when the court determines the Commonwealth does not have enough evidence to prove its case. Other trials continue on to a full verdict of guilty or not guilty. Wrentham Criminal Defense Attorney Michael DelSignore is a seasoned trial attorney. Unlike many criminal lawyers, who often rely heavily on plea deals, Attorney DelSignore has decades of experience frequently standing up in court and fighting for his clients to be acquitted.

If you are facing domestic assault and battery charges or other criminal charges in Wrentham, you need a strong, skilled advocate. Contact the offices of Attorney Michael DelSignore at (781) 686-5924 or reach out online.

What If You Are Charged with OUI or Another Crime in Wrentham, Massachusetts?

Attorney DelSignore has the experience and legal knowledge to defend clients against whatever Wrentham criminal charges they are facing.

Attorney DelSignore is a seasoned Wrentham OUI defense attorney. OUI is the term for a charge of operating under the influence, basically driving while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. In other states this may be called driving under the influence, or DUI. Attorney DelSignore is one of the Commonwealth’s leading OUI defense attorneys and has written multiple books for those who have been charged with OUI. You can learn more about his recent record of OUI dismissals and acquittals here.

Wrentham Defense Attorney Michael DelSignore also represents clients facing charges for assault and battery, drug crimes, burglary, manslaughter, and other offenses. Each charge is unique, and Attorney DelSignore has refined his method of defense so it can be adapted to your particular situation. You can count on Attorney DelSignore to:

• Understand the charges against you and how they will affect your life. He can advise you on how best to minimize consequences to your work, family, freedom, and immigration status.
• Assist you in identifying and gathering evidence that may be helpful to your case, which may include pictures, documents, texts, and witness testimony.
• Tell you the truth about your case. Many attorneys may sugarcoat the reality of your situation, which is confusing and keeps you from making the best possible choices. Attorney DelSignore will always tell it like it is so that you can have the strongest defense possible.
• Recommend any applicable ways you can strengthen your defense, such as by seeking treatment for any underlying causes for the charges.
• Know the court system inside and out. Attorney DelSignore works frequently in the courts of Wrentham and Norfolk County. He has a deep working knowledge of the courts, procedures, and systems affecting your case. This experience can only be gained through years of constant experience with these courts, and Michael DelSignore brings this experience to every case.
• Fight for you. Attorney DelSignore’s mission is to defend the rights of those accused of crimes in Massachusetts. He wants every client’s case resolved as swiftly and favorably as possible, and he fights hard to get the results you need.

Which Courts Cover Wrentham, Massachusetts?

Wrentham is served by two criminal trial courts. The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office brings charges in each of them.

Wrentham District Court is on East Street in Wrentham. This court handles charges for all misdemeanors and many felonies. This is where accusations of crimes like operating under the influence (OUI), domestic assault and battery, and more are typically heard. Most criminal charges coming out of Wrentham will be in Wrentham District Court.

Norfolk County Superior Court is actually in Dedham, Massachusetts, on High Street. This is the other criminal trial court in which Wrentham criminal charges can be brought. Norfolk County Superior Court handles serious felonies. It is the only trial court covering Wrentham that can hear cases involving first degree murder. Other major felonies like rape may also be tried here.

Wrentham Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael DelSignore

Wrentham Criminal Defense Attorney Michael DelSignore is a strong advocate, with decades of experience defending people in your situation, whether they are charged with domestic assault and battery, OUI, larceny, or other crimes. He understands you may have other issues complicating your situation like:

• An immigration case
• Concerns about whether bail will be required
• A family depending on you to be able to work
• A previous record
• Being on probation

Attorney DelSignore has seen all of these situations before many times. Whatever your particular circumstances, he has the experience and passion to defend your case.

Wrentham criminal charges can be confusing, nerve-wracking, and anxiety-inducing. You may not know how to make the best decisions for your future. Wrentham Defense Lawyer Michael DelSignore is here to help. He will guide you through the criminal process, advocating fiercely for you every step of the way. Reach out to Attorney Michael DelSignore and his team NOW for your free case consultation. Just call or text (781) 686-5924 or reach us online.

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