Law Office of William J. Hernon, III in Lynn, MA | Criminal Law

I provide advice and representation in all matters involving drunk driving charges, from concerns regarding the suspension or revocation of your license to the determination of penalties. I will carefully examine the details of your arrest to make certain your constitutional rights were protected, that there was probable cause to make the traffic stop, that you were properly advised of your rights, and that field sobriety and breathalyzer tests were correctly administered. I will also make certain that you have the right to bail, that you get a blood test or have the ability to seek out your own doctor, and that your case goes before the magistrate or the court in a timely manner.

If you have been charged with drug possession or any other crime involving the use, possession or sale of a controlled substance, you want an experienced attorney to protect your interests. A conviction can have serious and long-term consequences, limiting your employment options, affecting your immigration status, carrying substantial fines and even jail time.

If you have been a party to a domestic situation involving abuse or violence, you want an experienced attorney to protect your interests. Once an allegation of domestic violence has been made, the process can unfold very quickly. In almost every instance, whether the victim recants or not, the police will arrest the alleged offender. You want a lawyer who understands the law and process and who has successfully helped others in similar circumstances.

In Massachusetts, the penalties for gun crimes are tough and are always getting tougher. And they are also very complex. People who have been charged with a gun crime should get lawyers who are well-versed in Massachusetts laws govern the illegal possession of firearms and can aggressively defend their clients.

Attorney Hernon's experience allows him to closing examine all aspects of a firearm's charge, such has how did the Police find the firearm? If the case involves a Search Warrant, question of the issuance of the search warrant must examined.

If you have not made a plan for the division of property or the care of minor children in the event of your death, you want an experienced estate planning attorney to guide you through the process. Without a will, trust or other estate planning strategy, your assets will be divided according to state law and may not go where you intended.