Massachusetts Lawyer
Experienced with Forensic Evidence
Forensic science and the evidence gathered at crime scenes are not always as clear and convincing as they are on the popular forensic television shows. Even science has its limitations and ambiguity.
Cases involving a violent crime, such as murder or assault, or a sex crime often rely on forensic evidence to either make or break the case. As a seasoned criminal defender who is board certified in criminal trial advocacy, attorney John H. LaChance has more than 35 years of experience in working with experts in criminal matters.
Dedicated to Understanding Forensic Science
Mr. LaChance has extensive experience in working with experts, both carefully selecting experts to help prove his clients' innocence and knowing how to discredit the prosecution's expert witness when necessary. He can effectively prepare experts for testimony and aggressively cross-examine the prosecution's forensic experts, such as:
- Toxicologists, experts in chemicals and poisons
- Pathologists who perform autopsies
- Ballistics experts who examine firearms
- Handwriting analysis experts
- Fingerprint experts
- DNA experts
Mr. LaChance is dedicated to understanding the science behind his clients' cases, no matter the type of crime. In order to give his clients competent criminal defense against forensic evidence, attorney LaChance has completed a class and received a certificate for bloodstain pattern and analysis. He strives to stay up-to-date on forensic science, both to know how to use it to benefit his clients and to know its limitations when used by the prosecution.
Using Forensic Evidence in Criminal Defense
The prosecution bases its investigation and case on evidence such as witness testimony and forensic evidence gathered from the crime scene, which can often help identify the guilty person. Mr. LaChance's experience with examining lab results and crime scene evidence can help ensure that the truth, as shown by the forensic evidence, will be told.
In criminal defense, there is a chance that the forensic evidence may be used to clear someone of all charges. Mr. LaChance knows how to examine forensic evidence to uncover the limitations of the science and expose any unclear results to aid his clients. For an example of this, see the Larkins case on Mr. LaChance's Cases and Verdicts page.
Contact Criminal Defense Attorney John H. LaChance
The firm offers free initial consultations. To talk with a criminal lawyer experienced with forensic evidence, contact The Law Office of John H. LaChance in Framingham. Mr. LaChance can be reached by calling (508) 283-3092 or by filling out the intake form on the Contact Page.
