Case Overview

At The Law Offices of Kensley Barrett, me and my team aggressively defend clients whose constitutional rights have been violated during police investigations. In this case, our client was charged in Plymouth District Court with Improper Storage of a Firearm following an investigation by the Marshfield Police Department.

Police arrived at the client's residence to execute an arrest warrant. Despite the client expressly stating that officers did not have permission to enter the home, Marshfield Police entered the residence and conducted a search. During that search, officers located and seized several firearms that were outside of a safe, leading to the firearm storage charge.

The Defense

Attorney Ken Barrett immediately challenged the legality of the police conduct. After reviewing the facts and constitutional issues involved, Attorney Barrett filed a motion to suppress, arguing that:

• Police entered the client's home without a valid search warrant
• The entry and subsequent search violated the client's Fourth Amendment rights
• Any evidence recovered during the unlawful search should be excluded from evidence

Attorney Barrett argued that the Commonwealth could not rely on evidence obtained through an unconstitutional search and seizure.

The Outcome

After reviewing the motion and legal arguments, the Commonwealth ultimately agreed that the evidence should be suppressed. As a result, the case was dismissed with prejudice, meaning the charge could not be refiled against the client.

Even more importantly, the matter was expunged from the client's record the very same day, ensuring that the charge would not continue to impact the client's future.

Case Results

• Charge: Improper Storage of a Firearm
• Court: Plymouth District Court
• Result: Case Dismissed With Prejudice
• Date of Resolution: May 7, 2026

At The Law Offices of Kensley Barrett, we understand that constitutional protections matter. Me and my team carefully examine every police interaction, search, and seizure to ensure law enforcement follows the law — and when they do not, we fight to have unlawfully obtained evidence excluded.

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