Contact us if you have been charged with a felony or misdemeanor offense, such as:

• Drunk driving — driving under the influence (DUI), driving while intoxicated (DWI), operating under the influence (OUI), Breathalyzer refusal charges, vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, vehicular manslaughter, and other alcohol-and drug-related motor vehicle offenses, as well as other traffic offenses.

• Municipal offenses — drug possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, underage drinking, traffic citations, disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, and other municipal ordinance violations, all juvenile crimes.

• Assault, battery and disorderly conduct — assault and battery, threats, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, affray, harassing telephone calls, obscene telephone calls, impersonating a police officer, providing false name or social security number, forging or misusing RMV documents.

• Domestic violence — domestic assault and battery, kidnapping, harassment, stalking, trespassing, 209A restraining order violations and domestic abuse order violations.

• Firearms charges and gun possession — dangerous weapons, assault weapons, concealed weapons, possession and use of a weapon, knife, mace, illegal sales, and unlawful discharge of a weapon.

• Sex offenses — rape, aggravated rape, statutory rape, forcible rape of a child, indecent assault and battery, indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, indecent exposure, lewd wanton and lascivious act, open and gross lewdness and lascivious behavior, and prostitution.

• Theft and property crimes — auto theft, burglary, robbery, armed robbery, breaking and entering, credit card fraud, identity theft, employee theft, insurance fraud, mail fraud, public assistance fraud, receiving stolen property, larceny, shoplifting, trespassing, malicious destruction of property, vandalizing school property, vandalizing or entering a depository, trafficking in stolen property, arson, attempt to commit a crime, forgery and uttering.

• White collar crimes — bribery, fraud, employee theft, insurance fraud, mail fraud, public assistance fraud, conspiracy, extortion, counterfeiting, embezzlement, larceny, money laundering, witness intimidation and racketeering.

• Drug possession and drug trafficking — drug possession, drug distribution, drug manufacturing, drug cultivation, and drug trafficking in cocaine, crack cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine, prescription drugs, heroin, ecstasy and other controlled substances and school zone drug violations.

• Civil rights violations — intimidation, hate crimes involving race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability. 

All Federal Charges -- Federal crime typically involves wire frauds, mail frauds, accounting frauds, insider trading, securities frauds, tax frauds, false claims, crimes that involve federal benefits, immigration law violations, substantial controlled substance violations, bank robberies or larcenies, firearm violations, child pornography, counterfeiting, or crimes committed on federal properties. Criminal cases may be filed in federal court when the alleged federal crime violated a federal law or took place on federal property. Government enforcement in these areas is currently very aggressive against both individuals and businesses.

It is vital to hire a federal defense attorney who has experience with complex laws involved in these areas. Criminal investigations may occur in situations that used to be considered civil or regulatory. Penalties could include fines and federal prison sentences. Attorney Doherty has experience challenging federal criminal charges and will give you the best possible approach to staying out of the courtroom or mounting the most vigorous courtroom defense.

Atty. Philip Doherty  strives to be different from other criminal defense attorneys. His top priority is being there for you when you need him. Atty. Doherty is ready to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are accused of a crime and the police are investigating you, time is of the essence. Every moment counts. He has a very high success rate when it comes to preventing criminal accusations from turning into formal charges and shutting down criminal investigations. He aggressively defends all criminal offenses through motion practice and trial. If you’ve been accused of any crime in either Massachusetts or New Hampshire in any state or federal court, Atty. Philip Doherty will defend you zealously. We stress active and aggressive involvement in every criminal case from discovery through trial and post-trial proceedings if necessary. 

Atty. Philip Doherty also has a strong belief that juvenile offenders deserve a second chance. If your child has been accused of a juvenile crime, we will do everything possible to get their life back to normal. Having a good criminal attorney representing your child will make all the difference in the world. Atty. Philip Doherty has extensive experience helping children in need of a criminal defense attorney. No matter what juvenile crime your child has been accused of, make sure to speak to Atty. Philip Doherty before talking to law enforcement and don’t ever go to court without an attorney.

You can contact Atty. Philip J. Doherty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (978) 687-7700 for a free & confidential consultation.