Sargent Law, P.C.
Sargent Law, P.C.
Areas of Practice
Criminal Defense
Being charged with a criminal offense can have long lasting consequences on your life in addition to the threat of incarceration. Being convicted of a crime may affect your driver’s license, employment opportunities, housing opportunities or even prevent you from volunteering at your child’s school.
If you have been arrested or accused of a crime in Massachusetts, exercise your right to remain silent and immediately call Attorney Dana A. Sargent at (508) 993-9444. You should never give a statement to the police without consulting with an attorney first.
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Attorney Sargent understands the rights of the criminally accused, as well as the stakes involved for defendants and their families. He will work tirelessly for you in an effort to get the charges against you dropped or reduced. An experienced attorney can often negotiate the most serious cases to get the best result possible for the accused. Attorney Sargent is an experienced trial attorney, who has tried many cases to juries, as well as litigated a wide array of motions to suppress illegally obtained evidence and dismiss charges.
Attorney Sargent works closely with clients during their legal proceedings to craft the most effective defense possible. Active and aggressive involvement is stressed in every criminal case all the way through trial and post-trial proceedings if necessary.
Areas of Criminal Defense Practice
Offenses Against Another
Assault, battery, assault and battery, threat to commit a crime, mayhem, manslaughter, murder, etc.
Operating Under the Influence & Motor Vehicle Offenses
Operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs (OUI / DUI), operating to endanger, attaching plates, leaving the scene of an accident, leaving the scene of property damage, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, driving to endanger, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, receiving stolen motor vehicle, malicious damage to motor vehicle, stealing parts, concealing motor vehicle theft, motor vehicle use without authority, etc.
Sex Offenses
Rape, aggravated rape, indecent assault and battery, sexual conduct for a fee (prostitution), pay for sexual conduct for a fee, sexual assault, committing lewd or wanton acts, open and gross, indecent exposure, nightwalking, etc.
Drug Offenses
Possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, distribution of a controlled substance, school zone violations, drug trafficking, etc.
Weapons and Firearm Offenses
Possession of a firearm without a license to carry, possession of ammunition without a license to carry, improper storage of a firearm, defacing a firearm, license carry firearm while intoxicated, being in possession of a knife, pepper spray, a taser, other dangerous weapons, etc.
Theft, Larceny, or Robbery
Shoplifting, robbery, armed robbery, unarmed robbery receiving stolen property, uttering false checks, identity theft, failure to return leased property, etc.
Property Offenses
Trespassing, willful, and malicious destruction of property, vandalism, breaking and entering, etc.
Additional Offenses
Disorderly conduct, harassing or obscene phone calls, disturbing the peace, disturbing school assembly, intimidating a witness or juror, perjury, resisting arrest, stalking, etc.
For Urgent Matters Please Call: (508) 993-9444.
Juvenile Defense
Juveniles fall under the same Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure as adults. The District Attorney in Massachusetts prosecutes juveniles, who are subject to arraignment, bail, conditions of pretrial release, and trial. Your child could be committed to DYS, which is the juvenile equivalent of incarceration. Attorney Sargent will work diligently to prevent that.
If your child has been arrested or is accused of a crime in Massachusetts, advise them to exercise their right to remain silent and immediately call Attorney Dana A. Sargent at (508) 993-9444.
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Attorney Sargent’s mission is twofold; to defend against the pending charges and to prevent the child from re-offending. Attorney Sargent seeks to educate his juvenile clients, and sometimes their parents, in order to guide them back on the right track. He hopes and believes that he can positively influence the child’s future. Attorney Sargent also fights vigorously throughout the proceedings to preserve the juvenile’s rights and good name.
Attorney Sargent works closely with parents and guardians during juvenile proceedings. Active and aggressive involvement is stressed in every juvenile case all the way through trial and post-trial proceedings if necessary. Attorney Sargent relentlessly defends the rights of juveniles throughout Massachusetts.
Cleark Magistrate’s Hearing
In Massachusetts, the police have the option to summon you to a Clerk Magistrate’s Hearing rather than automatically charging you in District Court or Juvenile Court. At a Clerk Magistrate’s hearing, the Clerk Magistrate hears arguments from the police officer and the defendant, then determines if criminal charges should be issued against the defendant in District Court or juvenile in Juvenile Court. Attorney Sargent’s goal at any Magistrate’s Hearing is to dismiss the charges before official charges are issued in Court.
It is highly recommended that you contact Attorney Dana Sargent if you have been summoned to a Magistrate’s Hearing. If you receive a notice to a appear for a Clerk Magistrate’s Hearing, call Attorney Dana A. Sargent immediately at (508) 993-9444.
Personal Injury
Insurance companies and insurance adjusters are not on your side. If you are in an accident in Massachusetts, it is important that you meet with a personal injury accident lawyer as soon as possible. Often, with the best of intentions, injured people do things that hurt their ability to recover full compensation for their injuries.
Attorney Sargent and our staff can guide you through the proceedings and get you the best possible settlement from the insurance companies. Call Attorney Dana A. Sargent immediately at (508) 993-9444.
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Attorney Sargent represents injury victims and families in personal injury and automobile accident litigation throughout Massachusetts. We represent real people with real problems associated with head injuries, brain injuries, burns, scarring, fractures, dislocations, knee injuries, neck injuries, back injuries, shoulder injuries, spinal cord injuries, paraplegia, quadriplegia, whiplash, and paralysis.
We understand Massachusetts personal injury law and can get you what you deserve. We offer free initial consultations and handle all of our personal injury cases on a contingent fee basis, which means that we are paid only if we are able to recover money for your claim, and only from the money that we recover for you. Our fees are reasonable and we will discuss them with you at the initial meeting.
Areas of Personal Injury Practice
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
Auto collisions, crashes and wrecks involving cars, trucks, semi-trucks, motorcycles, boats, bicycles, pedestrians, hit and run accidents, roll-over accidents, drunk driving accidents, and alcohol and drug-related crashes
Premises Liability Claims
Construction site accidents, slip and fall accidents, trip and fall injuries, pedestrian accidents, dog bites, animal bites, inadequate or negligent security, boating accidents, swimming pool accidents, carnival and amusement park accidents and recreational injuries
Workplace Accidents
Construction site accidents, falls, burns, toxic chemical exposure, defective machinery, defective tools, fires, and explosions
Wrongful Death Claims
Many injured people in Massachusetts do not know that they have a right to be reimbursed for medical expenses, medicine, hospital care, therapy, pain and suffering, lost wages, loss of future earnings, lost services and care from a spouse or child, lost or damaged property, and permanent injury.
Auto Accidents
If you were physically injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident, you may be able to make a claim for compensation against the party responsible, their insurance company, or other entity. All states have different regulations as to eligibility for claims resulting from motor vehicle accidents. For example, in Massachusetts, the state may require an individual to have at least $2,000.00 in reasonable medical care expenses to be eligible to file a claim.
Attorney Sargent and our staff can guide you through the proceedings and get you the best possible settlement from the insurance companies. call Attorney Dana A. Sargent immediately at (508) 993-9444.
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You may be eligible to be reimbursed for medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering that has resulted from the accident. Generally, a person is legally permitted to file a claim against the party responsible for an accident within a limited period of time. It is important to take prompt action. We will take this action on your behalf, so that you can focus on getting better and getting back on the road. If you are injured in an accident that is no fault of your own, call Attorney Dana A. Sargent immediately.
If you are involved in a car accident, start obtaining these documents and bring them with you to your appointment:
Medical Reports
Police Reports
Documentation of Accident of the other driver involved
Name and address of the driver involved
Drivers license and registration number of the driver involved
Name of their insurance company
Make and model of their vehicle
Health Insurance Information
Witness Information
