POSSESSION OF ASSAULT WEAPON - Charges Dismissed
May 2024
Client had a valid Massachusetts LTC. On one evening Client had a medical emergency and the police were called to his residence. While lawfully inside the residence, the police observed in plain view that his registered firearms were not stored properly. The Police also found several unregistered weapons, including rifles and a 3D printed handgun, located in different areas within the residence. The Holbrook Police sought and were granted a criminal complaint against the defendant charging him with 10 different counts. The district attorney's office initially wanted to indict the Client on the criminal charges, however, after significant negotiations the Commonwealth kept the case in District Court. Attorney Flaherty drafted but did not argue a Motion to Suppress. Attorney Flaherty was able to get 9 of the 10 counts dismissed. The final single count, alleging improper storage of a firearm, was eventually dismissed after 9 months.
Practice area(s): Criminal Defense
Court: Quincy District Court
David Flaherty
Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney - Law Firm
David Flaherty
Attorney Flaherty has the education, experience, and background to get results. Each and every day, Attorney Flaherty aggressively scrutinizes the conduct of the police, investigates each and every component of every case, and challenges the contentions of the prosecuting attorneys. When you are charged with a crime or are the subject of a criminal investigation, accept nothing less than excellence in criminal defense. Call Attorney Flaherty today for a free consultation and let him prove to you how he will fight to win your case.
Education
New England School of Law
Fairfield University
Boston College High School
Legal Involvement
Quincy Bar Association – Former President
National Criminal Defense Attorney Association
Massachusetts Bar Association
Attorney Dave Flaherty was born and raised in Quincy Massachusetts., where he continues to operate his law practice. He is a 1989 graduate of Boston College High School and 1993 graduate of Fairfield University. He then continued his education at New England School of law, which he attended with his two brothers, both of whom are lawyers and Quincy Police Sergeants.
Upon graduation from Law School, David worked at very busy established Law Firm, located in Quincy Center, where he gained experience in handling a variety of cases, including criminal defense, divorce, personal injury and landlord /tenant matters. He also worked as a Hearings Officer at the Massachusetts Division of Employment and Training.
In 2020, David opened the Law Office of David V. Flaherty. He specializes in criminal defense and with assisting clients either applying for or defending against the issuance of restraining orders (209A) and harassment orders.
Dave currently lives in the South Shore with is wife and three children, Charlie, Abby and Emma. In his spare time, he loves golfing.
