Case Results

Attorney Burke's client had lost custody of her child as a result of a drug overdose and drug problem. The client "cleaned up" and complied with all of her DCF requirements only to have father unreasonably fight custody; most likely to avoid having to pay child support to attorney Burke's client. After significant witness preparation, the client was able to present all of the positives during her testimony. After a contested trial, custody was returned to his client.

Attorney Burke's client was implicated in a stabbing which occurred after a concert and ultimately charged with Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon with Serious Bodily Injury. Because of the nature of the charges and severity of the injuries, Attorney Burke's client was indicted; the client faced up to 15 years in state prison. Pre-trial Motions to Suppress DNA evidence were allowed. Attorney Burke successfully argued a Motion to Suppress the Identification of the Defendant ultimately resulting in the DISMISSAL of all charges on the eve of trial.

Attorney Burke's client was charged with Assault and Battery; Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon (knife); Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (firearm); Possession of a Firearm with a Defaced Serial Number; and Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card. After extensive pre-trial motions practice, ALL COUNTS DISMISSED.

Attorney Burke's client was charged with Assault and Battery; Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon (knife); Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (firearm); Possession of a Firearm with a Defaced Serial Number; and Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card. After extensive pre-trial motions practice, ALL COUNTS DISMISSED.

Attorney Burke's client was charged with a 7 count complaint alleging among other things domestic assault and battery (strangulation), assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, intimidation of a witness, and possession of steroids. After assessing the strength of the Commonwealth's case, attorney Burke negotiated a plea bargain in which 5 of the 7 charges and all of the felony charges were dismissed. The client received a continuance without a finding of guilt allowing the client to maintain a conviction free criminal record upon completing probation. Attorney Burke's assessment of the case was that resolution of the case without a trial was in his client's best interest and he avoided a criminal record and the possibility of going to jail.

Attorney Burke's client, a nice woman with no criminal history was accused of assaulting a disabled elderly woman and was charged as a felon. The allegations, which were as a result of a verbal argument about parking spot were actually instigated by the elderly woman. At trial, attorney Burke was able to completely discredit the witness' account of the assault and establish that the witness was likely making the false allegation to recover money. NOT GUILTY.

Attorney Burke's client was charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, 2nd Offense and Driving to Endanger. At the jury trial, two State Police troopers testified that the client blew through a stop light at 3:00 in the morning, did not have a license, had slurred speech, smelled of alcohol and failed all 5 field sobriety tests. Both troopers testified that he was uncooperative at the police station and directed profanity at the troopers. Despite these facts, Attorney Burke was able to prevail and his client was found NOT GUILTY on both charges.

Attorney Burke's Client was found NOT GUILTY of Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol despite the testimony of a veteran Massachusetts State Trooper that his client had slurred speech, red glassy eyes, unsteady on feet and failing all 4 field sobriety tests.

Attorney Burke's client was charged with Operating Under the Influence of Liquor, 2nd Offense. Despite evidence of excessive speed, failure of all three field sobriety tests and the presence of an open container of alcohol in the vehicle, a jury found Attorney Burke's client not guilty.