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Legal services by Attorney Patrick Long Patrick Long Law Firm, PC, was founded in 2014, in Boston, Massachusetts. Please contact my office today.

My first case came from lawyer referral services and client referrals from the Suffolk County House of Correction. One of my first major cases was a class-action suit filed on behalf of immigration detainees being paid a sub-minimum wage in the Massachusetts area.I have a thriving law firm with cases throughout the New England area. I take court-appointed cases, private cases, and referrals.

03/23/2023

What Factors Will Enhance Or Aggravate A DUI/DWI Charge?

Second and subsequent OUIs are more serious offenses than a first OUI. Third and subsequent OUIs are felonies that include mandatory minimum jail times and extremely long loss of license periods. Causing serious injury or death, or OUI with a child under 15 in the vehicle, are also more serious charges

Learn here: https://www.patricklonglaw.com/what-happens-after-someone-is-pulled-over-on-suspicion-of-being-impaired/

03/15/2023

What Are The Top Misconceptions People Have About Being Arrested For DUI/DWI When They Speak With You About Their Case?

Learn here: https://www.patricklonglaw.com/how-is-a-dui-dwi-defined-under-massachusetts-state-law/

03/09/2023

Please Define Assault Against Certain Victims Or For Certain Purposes?

Massachusetts law gives several types of victims special status that makes an assault or A&B on them worse than on other victims. Assault or A&B on children under 14, pregnant women, people protected by an abuse prevention order against the person committing the assault, public employees, family or household members of the perpetrator, and people over 60 or disabled carry harsher penalties than the same crime committed against someone else.

Learn here: https://www.patricklonglaw.com/how-does-massachusetts-state-law-define-assault-battery-charges/

03/03/2023

If The Alleged Victim Retracts A Statement Or No Longer Wants Charges Pressed Against The Defendant; Does That Mean The Case Is Automatically Dropped?

Learn here: https://www.patricklonglaw.com/what-possible-defenses-are-used-in-assault-cases/

02/27/2023

Can Police Execute The Search Of Automobiles Or A Home Without A Warrant If There Is A Suspicion Or Probable Cause Of Drugs Being On The Premises Or In The Car?

Learn here: https://www.patricklonglaw.com/what-is-the-general-timeline-of-a-drug-related-case-in-massachusetts/

02/17/2023

What Is Considered Possession, Sale, Distribution And Intent To Distribute Unlawful Drugs?

Possession of a controlled substance is knowingly having the ability and intent to exercise control over it. Obviously you possess something you put in your pocket

Learn here: https://www.patricklonglaw.com/what-are-the-most-common-drug-offense-cases-that-you-handle/

02/10/2023

Which Relatives Can A US Citizen Sponsor In The US?

A US citizen can sponsor their spouse, parents (including an adoptive parent or a stepparent if they married the petitioner’s parent before the petitioner turned 18), siblings (including half or adopted siblings), and children (including adopted children and stepchildren if the sponsor married the parent of the stepchildren before the stepchildren turned 18 years old).

Learn here: https://www.patricklonglaw.com/what-is-family-based-immigration/

02/03/2023

How Do I Begin The Green Card Process?

The process of obtaining a green card should begin with an attorney. Most people within the US who are applying for a green card already have a visa or some kind of lawful status in the US, and therefore might qualify to have their status adjusted without leaving the country

Learn here: https://www.patricklonglaw.com/can-my-child-who-was-born-in-the-united-states-petition-for-my-wifes-green-card/

01/27/2023

What Are The Different Types Of Pleas?

The most common are not guilty, guilty, and a continuance without (“CWOF”), which is about the same thing in Massachusetts state court as a nolo contendere plea in federal court or many other states’ courts. Not guilty and guilty are pretty much what they sound like.

Learn here: https://www.patricklonglaw.com/faq-category/criminal-defense-faqs/page/2/

01/20/2023

At What Point In My Criminal Case, Do I Enter A Plea Of Guilty Or Not Guilty?

You will enter a plea of not guilty at the beginning of the case. In Massachusetts state courts, the court will do this on your behalf automatically. After that, you will only enter another plea if you decide to plead guilty or accept some other disposition that requires a change of plea. If you go to trial, you never change your plea

Learn here: https://www.patricklonglaw.com/faq-category/criminal-defense-faqs/page/2/

01/13/2023

Will My Lawyer And I Get To See Evidence/Discovery Before We Make A Plea Of Guilty Or Not Guilty?

The not guilty plea comes at the beginning of the case. Your lawyer should absolutely see the evidence and discuss is with you before advising you about potential changes of plea

Learn here: https://www.patricklonglaw.com/faq-category/criminal-defense-faqs/page/2/

01/09/2023

Why Are Plea Bargains Used In So Many Cases?

Sometimes because there are benefits to plea bargaining; sometimes because lawyers are lazy. I get a lot of business from immigrants who were screwed over by their previous criminal attorney because the attorney did not analyze how someone’s situation is different if they are not a US citizen, and therefore did not advise them correctly

Learn here: https://www.patricklonglaw.com/faq-category/criminal-defense-faqs/page/2/

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Welcome To Patrick Long Law Firm, PC In Dorchester, MA

Whether you are facing deportation or a criminal charge, I can help. I am experienced immigration and criminal defense lawyer who will fight hard to get the best outcome your circumstances allow. I have won difficult cases in the past and will bring the same dedication to your case that allows me to win those cases.

If you’re ready to apply for citizenship or help your family or employees immigrate to the U.S., I can help with that too.

Patrick Long Law Firm, PC, was founded in 2014, in Boston, Massachusetts. My first case came from lawyer referral services and client referrals from the Suffolk County House of Correction. One of my first major cases was a class-action suit filed on behalf of immigration detainees being paid a sub-minimum wage in the Massachusetts area.

Today, I have a thriving law firm with cases throughout the New England area. I take court-appointed cases, private cases, and referrals. Please contact my office today.