Charges of Leaving the Scene of an Accident With Personal Injury dismissed against Boston restaurant manager

Boston Municipal Court: The prosecution alleged that on October 1, 2010 Boston Police responded to a call for a hit and run near the intersection of Berkeley and Marlborough Streets. Upon arrival the police met with EMS personnel who directed them to the victim. The victim claimed that a car came around the corner at a high rate of speed, struck the vehicle in which she was sitting and fled. The driver of the vehicle then parked the car nearby and failed to make herself known. The driver, our client had difficulty parking the car and was observed to be unsteady on her feet. She entered a nearby apartment building. The police inspected the car and noticed some extensive damage. They were able to match the plate to the defendant. The victim was presented with a Registry of Motor Vehicle image of the defendant and made a positive identification. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get the charge of leaving the scene with personal injury dismissed. The remaining charge of leaving the scene with property damage was continued without a finding.

Domestic Assault and Battery Charge against police officer dismissed on the day of trial

Boston Municipal Court: The Boston Police reported that on May 7, 2011 they were called for a report of Domestic Violence at a downtown Boston location. They arrived and spoke with the victim who stated that her husband, a local police office punched her in the face during the course of an argument. The defendant was arrested and hired Attorney Neyman. The case was scheduled for a quick trial date. Today, the day of trial our office succeeded in getting the entire case dismissed.

Assault and Battery case dismissed against local businessman.

Boston Municipal Court: On February 7, 2011 several Boston Police officers responded to Warren Street for a report of a fight. Once at the scene they met with the victim and the defendant, our client. The officers learned that the two men they encountered had just broken up from a lengthy relationship. The victim accused our client of throwing a vase at him. An independent witness observed the affray and provided evidence that hurt the defendant’s case. Today, the day of trial Attorney Neyman was able to get all charges dismissed.

Charges of Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, Disorderly Conduct, Disturbing the Peace and Resisting Arrest against Connecticut woman dismissed.

Fall River District Court: On February 13, 2011 members of the Fall River Police Department responded to a call about a loud party. When the officers knocked on the door they were met by a man who was somewhat hostile and confrontational. As the investigation continued gunshots were heard and the officer called for backup. The officers entered the home were accosted by several males. As they tried to subdue their attackers several females jumped on the officers and began to assault them. Pepper spray was used to quiet the combatants. Arrests were made and two of the women involved hired Attorney Stephen Neyman. Today, we were able to get all charges dismissed outright with the exception of the resisting arrest charge. That count was resolved by pre-trial probation under G.L. c. 276 §87. Provided the women remain free of criminal legal trouble for a year these charges will also be dismissed.

Charges of Possession With the Intent to Distribute Class “E” Drugs , School Zone Violation, dismissed against local nursing student.

Brighton District Court: On May 17, 2011 members of the Boston Police Department Drug Control Unit witnessed our client, a local nursing student, smoking marijuana in a car with a person later identified as her boyfriend. The woman was the driver of the car. Officers approached the vehicle and conducted a threshold inquiry. The woman told the officers that the remainder of the marijuana was in her purse. She gave them permission to search. During the course of the search officers located several pill vials of a Class “E” substance. The substance was prescription drugs, prescribed to someone other than the occupants of the car. The police formed the opinion that the drugs were for distribution purposes and the woman was charged with Possession With the Intent to Distribute Drugs and a School Zone Violation. Today, at a Clerk’s Hearing Attorney Neyman was able to prevent a complaint from issuing. All charges will be dismissed.

Possession With Intent to Distribute Class “B” charges dismissed against Lowell man.

Lowell District Court: On May 4, 2011 Attorney Neyman successfully argued a motion to suppress an illegal search and seizure following a motor vehicle stop in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. At the request of the prosecutor the case was scheduled for a status conference today. The prosecution made clear that it had no intention of moving forward with an appeal of the decision of the judge who heard the motion. Accordingly, a nolle prosse was filed by the prosecutor. The case was dismissed.

Lawrence District Court: On May 3, 2011 Attorney Neyman along with Attorney Dolan successfully argued a motion to suppress an illegal search and seizure following a motor vehicle stop in Andover, Massachusetts. At the request of the prosecutor the case was scheduled for a status conference today. The prosecution made clear that it had no intention of moving forward with an appeal of the decision of the judge who heard the motion. Accordingly, a nolle prosse was filed by the prosecutor. The case was dismissed. The prosecution had also moved to seize the defendant’s car when this prosecution commenced. All forfeiture proceedings are being dismissed and our client is getting his car back.

June 8, 2011

Charges of license plate violation to conceal identity and operating an uninsured motor vehicle to be dismissed.

Dorchester District Court: Our client, a New York financial professional, was stopped by police after he was seen driving without a rear license plate. Police noticed that an Indiana dealer plate was attached to the front of the car. The vehicle was unregistered and uninsured. He was charged with attaching a number plate to conceal identity and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Denise Dolan of our office represented him, and the charges will be dismissed upon payment of costs.

June 3, 2011

Charges of Assault and Battery on a Police Officer against Maine women resolved through pre-trial probation

Boston Municipal Court: The prosecution charged our client, a woman from Portland, Maine with Assault and Battery on a Police Officer and Disorderly Person. The allegations stemmed from an incident in a local North Station bar wherein patrons reported a disturbance. A Boston police officer on foot patrol responded. He was told by personnel working at the establishment that our client along with a couple of her friends became involved in an argument with other patrons and that the argument escalated. The responding officer claimed that while investigating the complaint he was assaulted by our client, one of her female friends and a male friend. As to our client it was alleged that she grabbed the officer from behind by his neck and struck him. Today Attorney Neyman was able to get the case resolved through pre-trial probation. The defendant will not have a criminal record and all charges will be dismissed.

June 2, 2011

Complaints of Restraining Order (209A) Violations , Criminal Harassment and Annoying Telephone Calls not issued after clerk’s hearing

South Boston District Court: Police applied for three complaints against our client. In one, it was alleged that he was parked outside of his ex-girlfriend’s apartment in violation of an existing restraining order. In another, it was alleged that our client violated the restraining order on a different occasion by making several phone calls and sending e-mail and Facebook messages. Additionally, it was alleged that on yet another occasion, our client called this woman 30 times in a 24 hour period and followed a pizza delivery man into her apartment building to bang on her door. Denise Dolan of our office represented our client at a clerk’s hearing. Two of these applications were dismissed and one was continued to be dismissed in 7 months.

May 26, 2011

Domestic Assault and Battery charges against Amesbury man to be dismissed

Newburyport District Court: The prosecution alleged that in September of 2010 the complaining witness contacted the Amesbury, Massachusetts to report that she had been earlier assaulted by her boyfriend. She claimed that she awoke in the morning to find him throwing dumbbells around the room and acting in an erratic manner. The woman tried to calm him down. When she did he struck her across the face. She again tried to calm him down. He hit her in the face again. A complaint for Domestic Assault and Battery was issued and the defendant, who had a significant criminal record, hired our office. Today Attorney Neyman was able to get the case continued without a finding. All charges will be dismissed in one year if our client remains free of criminal legal trouble.

May 25, 2011

Charge of operating without a license not issued after clerk’s hearing

Framingham District Court: Our client was stopped for a speeding violation. When he produced his license, the police officer noticed that it was expired. Police applied for a complaint of operating without a license. Attorney Neyman’s office represented him at a clerk’s hearing, and the application was dismissed.

May 25, 2011

Assault and Battery case against local college student dismissed

Waltham District Court: The prosecution stated that on April 22, 2011 a Waltham, Massachusetts police officer was working a paid detail at a local pub. During the course of the evening he encountered two individuals grabbing and punching one another. The officer, along with staff members of the pub subdued the combatants. Bar patrons started getting hostile towards the defendant, both of whom had been drinking in the establishment. Our client was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery. Today our office succeeded in getting all charges dismissed outright.

May 24, 2011

Charges of Domestic Assault and Battery dismissed against Lexington businessman

Concord District Court: On March 6, 2011 Lexington, Massachusetts police officers responded to investigate a report of an Assault and Battery. They had been told that the defendant, our client, had just beat up his wife. When the officers arrived at the home they found a woman visibly upset. She told the police that her husband had grabbed her by the neck and began to strangle her. He then pushed her onto the furniture. Marks on her body supported her complaints. The defendant was questioned by the police. He admitted to hitting his wife. A complaint issued. Attorney Neyman was hired to defend the man. Today, all charges were dismissed.

May 13, 2011

Charges of Larceny by Scheme Over $250 to be dismissed

West Roxbury District Court: It was alleged that our client, a student from Everett, was part of a check fraud scheme totaling more than $12,000. Eighteen checks had been altered from the alleged victim's payroll account name and cashed at various supermarkets. Today, Denise Dolan succeeded in getting the case resolved through pre-trial probation, and the case will be dismissed in six months provided that our client remains free from trouble.

May 12, 2011

Charges of False License against local college student to be dismissed

Brighton District Court: A police officer found our client, a freshman from a local college, drunk and passed out on the sidewalk. When the officer was eventually able to wake our client up, our client produced a fake California license and told the officer that it was a fake ID. After watching our client pass through several different driver's licenses in his wallet, the officer found three additional fraudulent driver's licenses. Denise Dolan of our office was able to get the case resolved through pre-trial probation, and the charges will be dismissed next year provided that our client stays free of criminal legal issues.

May 11, 2011

Charges of Malicious Destruction of Property Over $250 dismissed against Boston accountant

Boston Municipal Court: Boston Police reported that on August 7, 2010 officers leaving the District 4 station observed a taxi pull up and continuously beep its horn trying to draw the officers' attention. As officers approached our client exited the rear sliding door and attempted to jump out of the van while it was moving. The police contacted the taxi cab driver who informed them that he picked up our client and his girlfriend downtown. He was assaulted by the defendant. His eyeglasses were broken and the credit card machine in the rear was damaged by our client. The prosecution brought charges of Malicious Destruction to Property Over $250 against our client. The charges are felonies. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get all charges dismissed.

May 10, 2011

Charges of Leaving the Scene With Property Damage against Lexington executive nolle prossed prior to arraignment

Newton District Court: The prosecution alleged that on January 16, 2011 Newton Police were dispatched to the intersection of Dedham Street and Rosalie Road for a report of a hit and run. Officers contacted the operator of the vehicle who complained that while attempting to take a turn on Brookline Street a motor vehicle came out and side swiped her in the driver’s side, causing her vehicle to spin around. The plate of the offending vehicle fell off during impact. Officers investigating found that our client was the registered owner of the car and charges issued. Today Attorney Neyman was able to secure a nolle prosse of the charges prior to arraignment.

May 9, 2011

Pre-Trial Probation imposed against college student in October terminated early

Newton District Court: Our client is a local college student who was charged last year with distribution of drugs in his college dorm room. Our office was able to get him pre-trial probation meaning that if he complied with certain court imposed requirements and remained free of criminal trouble for the designated period of time his case would be dismissed. At the client’s request we brought the case forward two months early to have probation terminated so that restrictions would be lifted and our client who is not a citizen could return to his native country after the school year. The judge granted the request and Pre-Trial Probation was terminated.

May 4, 2011

Motion to Suppress Illegal Search and Seizure of a car allowed

Lowell District Court: The prosecution alleged that on January 18, 2011 a Tewksbury Police officer followed a vehicle driving erratically for about two miles. The officer stopped the vehicle. He saw the driver and front seat passenger (our client) turn around to the back seat passenger in a suspicious manner. The officer had the driver exit the vehicle to determine whether he was in any way impaired. During the course of the officer’s discussions with the driver the latter admitted to there being marijuana in the car. The officer then asked the remaining occupants to get out of the car. The car was searched. Inside police located marijuana, a bong, a pipe and some ecstasy. The occupants were interrogated. Our client admitted that the drugs were his. Attorney Neyman challenged the legality of the stop and subsequent search and seizure. He was successful on the motion and the Search and Seizure was declared unconstitutional by the judge. The drugs and our client’s statement were suppressed.

May 3, 2011

Motion to Suppress Illegal Search and Seizure of car and its occupants allowed after hearing

Lawrence District Court: On Friday, September 3, 2010 members of the Andover, Massachusetts police department drug unit were patrolling parking lots off of Route 93. The officers had been involved in several investigations involving narcotics activities in that area. At around 7:00 p.m. the officers saw a car parked with the defendant in the driver’s side. For several minutes he remained in the car, never going into the establishment adjacent to the lot. Another car arrived. The defendant’s vehicle signaled by pumping brake lights several times. The driver of the second vehicle entered our client’s car. Officers believed a drug transaction was occurring. They exited their car and approached our client and the person seated in the passenger seat. The police officers demanded that they get out of the car and conducted a search. Our client was found in possession of cocaine and marijuana. Attorney Neyman moved to suppress on the grounds that the Search and Seizure was a violation of our client’s constitutional rights. The motion was allowed the drugs were suppressed.

April 26, 2011

Possession with intent to distribute marijuana charges dismissed

Taunton District Court: After Seekonk police officers stopped our client's motor vehicle for revoked registration, they allegedly smelled marijuana. When officers asked if there was anything in the car that our client should tell them about, our client stated that he had a bag of "weed." Our client and the passenger in his car were asked to exit, and officers retrieved a bag of marijuana from a rolled up sleeping bag in the back seat. He was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and operating after registration was revoked. Denise Dolan of our office was able to get these charges dismissed.

April 21, 2011

Application for domestic violence complaint dismissed after clerk’s hearing

Boston Municipal Court: Police applied for a complaint against our client, a professional Boston business woman, alleging that she became violent with her fiancé, biting him in the chest and possibly breaking his nose. Police saw the bite marks as well as blood on the fiance’s hand, which appeared to be from holding his injured nose. Attorney Neyman’s office represented the woman at the clerk’s hearing. The application was dismissed.

April 15, 2011

Charges of domestic violence not issued, referred to mediation, after clerk’s hearing

Boston Municipal Court: Our client, a Boston attorney, was accused of beating up his live-in girlfriend while she was intoxicated. When police spoke with the girlfriend, they observed bruising around her eye and on her hip. She had told the police that during the course of the violent episode, our client told her that no one would ever love her and shouted obscenities at her. He retained Stephen Neyman’s office to represent him at a clerk’s hearing, and no criminal complaint issued. Instead, the couple was referred to mediation.

April 6, 2011

Threatening To Commit A Crime Charges Dismissed Prior To Arraignment

Salem District Court: The prosecution alleged that on March 14, 2011 Salem, Massachusetts police responded to a call from a tow truck driver. The driver reported to them that while plowing a narrow residential street he and a resident became engaged in a verbal dispute over the removal of snow. The driver further told the police that the defendant stated that he was going to go into his house to get his Smith and Wesson and "take care of" the tow truck driver. The driver became afraid. The defendant was summonsed to court for an arraignment for the crime of Threatening to Commit a Crime. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get the case dismissed prior to arraignment.

March 30, 2011

Sex for fee charges dismissed against Lexington business man after clerk’s hearing

Woburn District Court: In January 2011 Burlington, Massachusetts police were investigating incidents of prostitution originating through www.backpage.com . They observed an advertisement showing a white female wearing lingerie offering unspecified services at a specified hourly rate. The advertisement listed a phone number. Officers placed a call and the woman provided them with a hotel address. Surveillance of the building followed. Several men were seen leaving the room where the woman was staying. Each was stopped and interrogated. One of the men admitted to having oral sex with the woman for one hundred dollars. He was summonsed and charged with Sex For a Fee. Attorney Neyman represented him at a Clerk’s Hearing. The case is being dismissed.

March 29, 2011

Drug distribution charges against Randolph man dismissed

Quincy District Court: Quincy, Massachusetts drug detectives received information from a confidential information that in the summer of 2010 that a particular individual was delivering crack cocaine in Quincy. The officers acting in an undercover capacity contacted the suspect. Negotiations for the purchase of crack cocaine followed. The police and suspect agreed to meet at a predetermined location. Once they did our client and another man arrived by car. Discussions between them and the officer followed. The other man then provided the officer with drugs at the direction of our client. The defendants proceeded to leave after the sale. Surveillance officers quickly responded and arrested our client. He was found in possession of several bags of crack cocaine and power cocaine. He was charged with Possession With the Intent to Distribute Cocaine, Conspiracy and Distribution. All but one of the charges were dismissed.

March 28, 2011

Charges of use without authority and operating without a driver’s license dismissed against Boston man

Quincy District Court: In June of 2010 Quincy Massachusetts police officers stopped a car after observing the driver make a dangerous U-turn. The driver, our client did not have a valid driver’s license in his possession. When they officers investigated further they realized that the suspect was operating a vehicle he did not have permission to drive. Our office was able to get the charges against the man dismissed.

March 7, 2011

Attorney Neyman wins acquittal for Worcester County man charged with Rape of a Child

Worcester Superior Court: The prosecution alleged that from 2006 through 2008 our client raped his daughter on several occasions. The first incident occurred during the daytime when the complainant who was not feeling well went up to her bedroom to take a nap. She was awakened by our client who was allegedly pulling down her pants. He penetrated her with his penis. These acts purportedly occurred on several more occasions. The local authorities were notified. Experienced police officers interviewed our client and obtained a tape recorded confession. A motion to suppress involving expert testimony was litigated over the course of one year. Trial commenced earlier this week. Attorney Neyman succeeded in getting not guilty verdicts for our client on all five counts indicted by the prosecutor.

March 4, 2011

Open and Gross Lewdness charge against Cape Cod man to be dismissed

Barnstable District Court: Our client is a sixty-five year old retiree living in West Yarmouth. The prosecution alleged that on July 14, 2010 officers were called to a private beach area by a woman who claimed to be the victim of a sexual crime. According to the woman, our client was walking near her on the beach. She suddenly observed him with his penis fully exposed and masturbating. He was later charged with Open and Gross Lewdness, a felony in Massachusetts. Attorney Neyman got the case continued without a finding. If our client remains free of criminal legal issues for the next year all charges will be dismissed.

March 3, 2011

Domestic Assault and Battery Dismissed, Malicious Destruction of Property Dismissed

West Roxbury District Court: On June 5, 2010 Boston Police responded to a call for a complaint of domestic abuse in progress. They arrived and found the caller, a woman crying. The woman stated that the abuse occurred the previous day. Her husband, the defendant threw her into a wall. Officers observed and photographed a wall with a large hole in it. The complainant also stated that the defendant smashed her cell phone. The woman further stated that the defendant punched her. The police saw marks on her body consistent with having been beaten. The defendant was arrested and hired our office. Trial was scheduled for today. All charges were dismissed.

February 28, 2011

209A Abuse Prevention Order Vacated

Boston Municipal Court, East Boston Division: A restraining order had previously issued against our client, a New Hampshire man. The plaintiff had alleged that she overheard our client screaming to two of their mutual colleagues that he wanted to hunt her down and shoot her with an AK-47. After the defendant retained Attorney Neyman's office to represent him at a further extension hearing, our office succeeded in getting the order vacated.

February 17, 2011

Charges of Open and Gross Lewdness, Unnatural Acts, Indecent Exposure To Be Dismissed

Dedham District Court: The defendant is a forty six year old man who coordinates a large health care related business in the greater Boston area. The prosecution alleged that on November 8, 2010 at around 2:00 p.m. a Massachusetts State Trooper performed a check on restrooms off of Route 128. Upon entering the bathroom he observed five me performing sexual acts on one another. All five men were arrested and charged with assorted Massachusetts Sex Crimes. Today Attorney Neyman succeeded in getting the case resolved through pre–trial probation. Provided our client remains free from trouble for the next six months the case will be dismissed in its entirety.

February 9, 2011

Charges of Sex for a Fee not issued after Clerk's Hearing

Malden District Court: The police applied for a complaint against the defendant alleging that he had paid for a sexual favor from a masseuse operating out of a hotel. The defendant was approached and questioned by a police officer as he was leaving and admitted to paying for a massage and receiving the sexual service. A clerk's hearing was conducted, and Attorney Dolan of our office represented the defendant at the hearing. The application was continued to be dismissed at the end of the continuance period. No complaint issued.

February 7, 2011

Charges of Larceny Over $250 Dismissed Prior to Arraignment

Salem District Court: Our client is a young woman living in Peabody, Massachusetts. The prosecution alleged that on February 4, 2011 this woman was at the Liberty Tree Mall in Danvers, Massachusetts. She walked into a store and discretely concealed and stole over eight hundred dollars of goods. She was met outside the story by mall and store security who had learned about the theft. Our client was searched and questioned. She was found in possession of the property and confessed to the crime. The Danvers police were called to the mall and she was arrested. Arraignment was set for this morning. Our office succeeded in getting the client placed into a diversion program. She was not arraigned. The criminal case was dismissed.

February 3, 2011

Attorney Neyman’s Office Successfully Defends Out Of State Defendant At A Probation Surrender Hearing And Client Avoids Prison Time

Middlesex Superior Court: A default on a trafficking in a class B substance case eventually caught up to an out of state defendant. The defendant faced serving up to five years in prison on a twenty-six year old case for defaulting on a suspended sentence back in 1986. Attorney Neyman’s office engaged in negotiations with the Superior Court probation department. Following argument by counsel which emphasized the defendant’s accomplishments over the past number of years, the Judge agreed to terminate the defendant’s probation. The defendant did not serve any prison time.

January 24, 2011

Attorney Neyman’s Office Clears Up Twenty Five Year Old Felony Cases For Out Of State Defendant

Milford District Court: The defendant was charged with three felonies including larceny over $250, malicious destruction of property and larceny by check in a Massachusetts District Court. Over twenty years ago the defendant moved out of state not realizing that there were outstanding warrants for his arrest.

The 1987 warrants eventually caught up with the defendant and prevented him from carrying out his work obligations. Attorney Neyman’s office tracked down the warrants and after a lengthy negotiation all charges were dropped against the defendant.

January 21, 2011

Charges of Assault and Battery Dismissed Prior to Arraignment

Plymouth District Court: The prosecution alleged that on March 25, 2010 Plymouth police were contacted about an allegation of an Assault and Battery said to have occurred at a local mental health facility. One of the employees there was interviewed and stated that another employee had violently struck and beat a mentally disabled resident of that facility. After a lengthy investigation the Plymouth Police filed a complaint with the district court. Attorney Neyman was hired by the defendant. Earlier today the case was dismissed prior to arraignment.

January 13, 2011

Charges of Threatening to Commit a Crime against autoworker dismissed after Clerk’s Hearing

Roxbury District Court: The complainant applied for a complaint against a middle aged man from Ethopia claiming that he had been threatened and abused for an extended period of time. The victim testified that he was a refugee and in this country to escape oppression. He was staying with the defendant who offered to “sponsor” him in this country. The allegations of abuse ranged from physical threats to verbal abuse and kidnapping. The defendant, an autoworker at a Boston establishment denied the accusations and hired our office to represent him at a Clerk’s Hearing. The case was dismissed after hearing. No complaint issued.