Military and Criminal Defense

Monday, December 20, 2010

Larceny Defense Lawyer John Calcagni obtains another successful case defense.

Criminal Defense Attorney Calcagni secures favorable decision in a larceny case for client.

Larceny Over $250: Continued without a Finding.

Female observed by department store employee select several bottles of expensive perfume and multiple pairs of designer jeans from the store. Female then passed the point of sale; fled from the store and into a car, which was waiting for her in the fire lane; and sped off. Employee wrote down vehicle registration and reported his observations to police. Police traced the vehicle back to female and charged her with the felony of Larceny Over $250. Successfully negotiated that this charge be continued without a finding for 6 months and no criminal conviction imposed.

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The Law Office of John L. Calcagni III offers clients representation in the areas of Criminal Defense, Military Defense, Federal Criminal Defense, OUI Defense in MA , and Assault and Battery matters. John L. Calcagni, III is licensed to practice in state and federal courts in the States of Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Florida, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Please call (401) 351-5100 to arrange for a free consultation about your case. If you cannot make it to one of our offices, we will to come to your home or detention center.

Friday, December 17, 2010

Criminal Defense Attorney John L. Calcagni III announces Dismissal of Possession with Intent to Deliver Class B Controlled Substance case.

MA Criminal Defense Attorney John L. Calcagni III announces result of Possession with Intent to Deliver Class B Controlled Substance case.

Possession with Intent to Deliver Class B Controlled Substance: Dismissed. 

Police performed automobile stop for alleged traffic infraction. Officers approached the car and detected odor of burnt marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. Police inquired of occupants, who admitted to previously smoking marijuana in the car. Driver is ordered to exit the vehicle and subsequently asked by police is he has any weapons or drugs on his possession. Driver displays a prescription pill bottle bearing driver’s name and an old prescription for Percocet pills. Police retrieve the bottle from driver and inspect its contents, which consists of other narcotic pills that do not match the prescription on the bottle. Driver, also in possession of a large amount of cash, is charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Class B Controlled Substance.

Motion to suppress pills filed alleging that search inside clearly marked and labeled pill bottle was unlawful. Motion granted. Case proceeded to trial. Moved on morning of trial to dismiss case for lack of evidence. Motion granted and case dismissed.

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The Law Office of John L. Calcagni III offers clients representation in the areas of Criminal Defense, Military Defense, Federal Criminal Defense, OUI Defense in MA , and Assault and Battery matters. John L. Calcagni, III is licensed to practice in state and federal courts in the States of Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Florida, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Please call (401) 351-5100 to arrange for a free consultation about your case. If you cannot make it to one of our offices, we will to come to your home or detention center.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Criminal Defense Attorney Calcagni secures favorable decision in a Stolen Motor Vehicle case for client.

Criminal Defense Attorney Calcagni secures favorable decision for client charged with possession of a stolen vehicle. 

Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle: Dismissed.

Police received report of stolen motor vehicle with Florida registration. Further reports reveal location of vehicle. Please locate stolen vehicle and set up surveillance. Man and his wife exit their home, approach vehicle and place two children in car seats in back seat. As man and woman enter the car, police approach at gun point and place the couple under arrest. Man and wife subsequently arrested and charged with Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle. Successfully moved for dismissal of charge on the morning of trial.

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The Law Office of John L. Calcagni III offers clients representation in the areas of Criminal Defense, Military Defense, Federal Criminal Defense, OUI Defense in MA , and Assault and Battery matters. John L. Calcagni, III is licensed to practice in state and federal courts in the States of Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Florida, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Please call (401) 351-5100 to arrange for a free consultation about your case. If you cannot make it to one of our offices, we will to come to your home or detention center.

Friday, December 10, 2010

Assault and Battery Defense Attorney Calcagni has case dismissed before a trial.

Criminal Defense Attorney Calcagni secures favorable decision in a Domestic Assault and Battery case for client.

Assault and Battery: Dismissed.

Police received report of a domestic disturbance on New Year’s Eve at a hotel. Upon arrival, police encounter a woman in the hotel lobby who alleged that her boyfriend assaulted her by grabbing her neck, holding her down on a bed and punching her in the eye. Police observed the woman with a scratch under her eye and her eye to be puffy. Police located the woman’s boyfriend in their hotel room and placed him under arrest for assault and battery. Successfully moved for dismissal of this charge on the morning of trial.

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The Law Office of John L. Calcagni III offers clients representation in the areas of Criminal Defense, Military Defense, Federal Criminal Defense, OUI Defense in MA , and Assault and Battery matters. John L. Calcagni, III is licensed to practice in state and federal courts in the States of Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Florida, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Please call (401) 351-5100 to arrange for a free consultation about your case. If you cannot make it to one of our offices, we will to come to your home or detention center.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Criminal Defense Lawyer Calcagni announces successful outcome for No Contacct Order Violation case

No Contact Order Violations Criminal Defense Lawyer Calcagni announces a successful case defense. 

CASE: Abuse Prevention / No Contact Order Violation  

Woman applies for and received Abuse Prevention / No Contact Order against ex-boyfriend.  Man allegedly violates terms of this order by sending her text messages.  Ex-girlfriend reports this police and man is criminally charged.  Successfully negotiated dismissal of this charge on the morning of trial.

RESULTS: : Dismissed

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The Law Office of John L. Calcagni III offers clients representation in the areas of Criminal Defense, Military Defense, Federal Criminal Defense, OUI Defense in MA Personal Injury, and Assault and Battery matters. John L. Calcagni, III is licensed to practice in state and federal courts in the States of Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Florida, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Please call (401) 351-5100 to arrange for a free consultation about your case. If you cannot make it to one of our offices, we will to come to your home or detention center.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Defense Attorney Calcagni announces successful defense of No Contact Order Violation case

Domestic Abuse and No Contact Order Violation Defense Attorney Calcagni resolves a case successfully for a client.


CASE: Abuse Prevention / No Contact Order Violation

Man has Abuse Prevention Order against him by his baby’s mother.  The estranged lovers accidentally encounter one another in a local bar.  Ex-girlfriend informs bouncer of pending order and requests that man be asked to leave.  When bouncer informs man of situation, he allegedly yells profanities at ex-girlfriend in front of several witnesses, to include an off-duty police officer.  As a result, man charged with Abuse Prevention Order violation.  Successfully negotiated dismissal of this charge on the morning of trial.

Result: DISMISSED



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The Law Office of John L. Calcagni III offers clients representation in the areas of Criminal Defense, Military Defense, Federal Criminal Defense, OUI Defense in MA , and Assault and Battery matters. John L. Calcagni, III is licensed to practice in state and federal courts in the States of Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Florida, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Please call (401) 351-5100 to arrange for a free consultation about your case. If you cannot make it to one of our offices, we will to come to your home or detention center.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Conspiracy and Possession with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substance Case settled by Attorney Calcagni

Criminal Defense Attorney Calcagni secures favorable decision in Drug Possession and Distribution case for client.

Conspiracy and Possession with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substance: Dismissed.

Police were conducting surveillance on a known drug dealing location in New Bedford, MA. Police observed what appeared to be a narcotics transaction between two motorists. When the motorists departed, police conducted traffic stop of the alleged dealer. Police discovered Class B narcotics on the passenger, Percocet and Oxycontin pills, and charged him with both Conspiracy and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class B Controlled Substance. Successfully negotiated dismissal of these charges at a pretrial conference.

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The Law Office of John L. Calcagni III offers clients representation in the areas of Criminal Defense, Military Defense, Federal Criminal Defense, OUI Defense in MA , and Assault and Battery matters. John L. Calcagni, III is licensed to practice in state and federal courts in the States of Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Florida, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Please call (401) 351-5100 to arrange for a free consultation about your case. If you cannot make it to one of our offices, we will to come to your home or detention center.