Many criminal cases are not simply about the cases themselves. Criminal charges can risk a person’s professional licensure, career, and reputation. There are often other collateral consequences to a person faced with a criminal charge and their loved ones, such as adverse media exposure. We are experienced in handling all aspects of a criminal case and zealously advocate for our clients both in and out of the courtroom. We see it through to the end to ensure that a client’s record is either expunged or sealed, so that the charges do not harm their future.
We also counsel parents and students for campus disciplinary hearings, including Title IX sexual assault investigations and hearings, as well as hearings before the Sex Offender Registry Board and the Department of Children and Families. Our attorneys will follow through to fully protect your rights throughout the process, including in an appeal if one becomes necessary.
At Carney, Gaudet & Carney, criminal defense is all we do, so you can trust that no matter what your charges are, our attorneys will know how to handle them.
Our firm has represented clients who have been charged with every kind of sex crime, including child pornography, rape, sexual assault of a child, solicitation and human trafficking, and indecent assault and battery. Our attorneys have extensive expertise in these issues and are always ready to hit the ground running with a proactive case strategy aimed at getting you The Best Defense possible. At Carney, Gaudet & Carney we believe in keeping an open mind and will always listen to your side of the story. This philosophy has helped us achieve acquittals, dismissals, and other favorable outcomes for clients charged with the most serious types of sex offenses.
At Carney, Gaudet & Carney, we don’t shy away from the tough cases. Our attorneys have represented clients in high-profile cases both in state and federal courts. Whether you’re charged with assault and battery, manslaughter, or even murder, our attorneys are prepared to zealously represent you. We work with private investigators and experts in a variety of fields to make sure that we have all of the facts. Our comprehensive defense strategies ensure that we present The Best Defense possible defense in every case.
Being convicted of a federal crime can result in a long prison sentence, hefty fines, and potential lifelong consequences. That is why it is important to have a team of lawyers who know how to fight for you. Our attorneys are experts at navigating this complex and punitive system and regularly deliver great results for our clients who have been charged with federal crimes. Our most senior attorney, Jay, has been trying cases in the federal court system for over 35 years and has seen it all. At Carney, Gaudet & Carney, we have the knowledge, experience, and fortitude to go head-to-head with the federal government.
At Carney, Gaudet & Carney, we understand that when acts of violence are committed, there’s often more to the story. Our attorneys are extraordinarily familiar with how mental health disorders can cause people to take actions that are completely out of character. The intersection of mental health and criminal defense presents unique challenges within the legal system.
We understand the nuances of competency and criminal responsibility and are well versed in mental health related defenses. We approach mental health cases with sensitivity and compassion to help our clients get positive outcomes such as charge dismissals and reductions, reduced sentences, and not guilty verdicts.
Every story has two sides, and we will believe your version of events. We devote extensive time to uncovering the truth about what really happened to create a reasonable doubt in the minds of the prosecutor, judge and jury. We also work with counseling experts to see if our clients can benefit from treatment in order to show that an act of poor judgment was a one-time event that is unlikely to be repeated. We defend clients throughout Massachusetts against domestic violence charges.
Drug trafficking and distribution offenses are serious felonies in Massachusetts — with equally serious punishments. The same is true for firearms crimes.
The best way to avoid these consequences is to hire experienced defense lawyers who will fight your charges and fight to protect your future.
We employ cutting edge litigation techniques, in depth defense investigations, and creative courtroom strategies to obtain the best possible outcomes for our clients charged with these serious crimes.
At Carney, Gaudet & Carney, our job is to help prosecutors, judges, juries, and even school administrators look beyond the mistake and see the person.
We take the time to get to know your child — their strengths, weaknesses and struggles — and build their story into our defense. Everyone deserves a second chance.
A young adult should learn from mistakes, but one error should not ruin their opportunity to succeed. At Carney, Gaudet & Carney, it is our goal to help minimize the impact of a criminal charge or a Title IX investigation on your or your child’s future. Led by one of the most successful criminal defense attorneys in the state, we offer strong and strategic defense in court and in campus disciplinary hearings.
A criminal record can make it hard, if not impossible, to find a job or secure housing.
If you had plans to attend college or graduate school, or work in the medical profession, you will almost certainly face challenges.
We will fight to protect your future by sealing your criminal record, which removes it from public accessibility, or expunging it, which completely destroys the record. Our lawyers are experienced and can quickly determine if your record qualifies for expungement or sealing. Let us help you seek a positive outcome.
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Choosing the right defense attorney is one of the most important decisions you can make when facing criminal allegations. When selecting your legal resource, consider a firm headed by one of the most successful and renowned criminal defense attorneys in Massachusetts, if not the country. J. W. Carney Jr. is highly praised in the legal community by fellow defense lawyers, judges, prosecutors and especially his clients. Jay and our skilled legal team are a strong line of defense for your reputation and your future. Contact us 24/7 at (617) 933-0350.
