Possession with Intent Class B Drugs....Case Dismissed Prior to Arraignment
December 2025
The client has lived in New York since 2011. Client had a history of substance abuse but has been sober since 2011. However, the client recently learned he had an outstanding warrant from 2008 in the Boston Municipal Court - Roxbury Division. Attorney Flaherty pulled the court file and obtained the police report. The criminal complaint alleged a felony charge of possession of illegal narcotics, with the intent to distribute - Class B.
Attorney Flaherty had the client obtain several references and his employment history over the past several years. After presenting the client to the Court and negotiating with the Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney, the case was dismissed prior to a formal arraignment.
Practice area(s): Criminal Defense
Court: Boston Municipal Court - Roxbury
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.
