Western Mass Clerks Hearings Attorney
Clerks hearings also known as a "show cause" hearing is one of the first stages in the Massachusetts court system. In some cases, you may be called in to a clerk's hearing via a criminal citation or summons through the mail instead of being arrested and arraigned on misdemeanor charges. There are certain offenses, typically misdemeanor crimes without an arrest, for which an accused is afforded a show cause hearing prior to formal charges being brought by the issuance of a criminal complaint.
It is crucially important to have an attorney present at a Massachusetts clerk's hearing/show cause hearing to give you a chance at successfully getting the charges against you voided or dismissed. Depending on your criminal record and the circumstances of your arrest, a defense attorney may also be able to reach out to an officer or alleged victim and convince him or her to recommend that the charges against you be dismissed.
Attorney Patryn has successfully represented numerous individuals at show cause hearings for offenses such as: Minors in possession of alcohol, Possession of narcotics, Violation of restraining orders & Negligent operation of a motor vehicle. If you are facing a clerks hearing or probation matter, please take a moment to contact Attorney Bruce Patryn Today (413) 746-6834!
Western Mass Probation Matters Attorney
After a person is convicted and placed on probation, he/she is allowed to return to his/her home environment instead of jail. In order for a person to successfully complete the terms of his/her probation, he/she must follow the rules that were set forth by the court at the time he/she was sentenced. Whether a person is convicted or there matter is Continued Without a Finding (CWOF), he/she may have to report to a probation officer on a regular basis, or complete community service activities. If a person fails to complete the terms of his/her probation, he/she can be charged with probation violation by the court. If the court finds that you have violated your probation, your liberty is at stake and the full sentance may be imposed.
When the probation officer concludes a reason exists to revoke or violate probation and the person is not in custody, a letter or other correspondence is sent indicating the date and time of any Court hearing on the matter. On the date given a Judge can make initial decisions concerning the probation status and can temporarily revoke probation and remand or incarcerate the person pending a formal hearing.
If you are facing a violation of probation you need an expereinced attorney to represent you! Attorney Patryn has defended numerous probationers successfully. Contact Attorney Bruce Patryn today to discuss your legal rights and options (413) 746-6834!