2013 - Stephen Neyman

Pretrial probation pursuant to G.L. c. 276 §87 for man charged with Assault and Battery, Intimidation of a Witness, Threatening to Commit a Crime and Malicious Destruction of Property Over $250

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Waltham District Court: According to a detailed Weston, Massachusetts police report, on September 16, 2013 a motorist called the police after observing a woman walking in a troubled manner. The woman was barefoot, holding her right side and in severe pain. She had a bruised nose and a bloody lip. She reported that the defendant fought with her over a cell phone and computer during which he threw the items at her, hitting her, causing injury and damaging other property in the home. The defendant threatened to kill her if she called the police. The police interviewed the defendant who, in essence, gave the same story as the victim. Charges were brought. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get pretrial probation for all charges. Everything will be dismissed upon the completion of unsupervised probation.

Pretrial probation pursuant to G.L. c. 276 §87 for non-citizen charged with felony drug offense

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Lynn District Court: In July of 2000 members of the Saugus Police and other officers assigned to an Essex County Massachusetts Drug Task Force conducted an undercover drug investigation in North Shore clubs. There, with the assistance of a confidential informant the officers met up with the defendant, a suspected ecstasy dealer. Negotiations resulted in the purchase of a significant amount of this club drug by an undercover officer. The defendant was arrested and charged with distribution of drugs. Attorney Neyman secured pretrial probation for the man today. All charges will soon be dismissed. There will be no immigration consequences.

Assault and Battery Charges Against MIT Engineer Dismissed at Clerk’s Hearing

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Newton District Court: Our client is an MIT phd. engineer from Korea. It was alleged that he assaulted a nineteen year old girl in her home, trying to kiss her and touch her inappropriately on more than one occasion. The girl complained to her mother who in turn contacted the police. An application for a criminal complaint charging assault and battery issued. Attorney Neyman defended the accused and was able to prevent the complaint from issuing.

Possession of a Weapon and Possession of Drug case against financial analyst to be Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Worcester District Court: The prosecution alleged that on May 13, 2013 officers from the Auburn, Massachusetts police department were called for a report of a suspicious male in a parked vehicle. The officers investigated. While trying to assist the defendant, who they believed in peril, located a concealed weapon and some drugs. The man, a well known financial analyst was charged with these crimes and hired our office. Today, all matters were continued without a finding. Once probation is completed all charges will be dismissed. The man will have no criminal record.

Charges of Open and Gross Lewdness to be Dismissed-1

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Attleboro District Court: On July 10, 2013 police officers working the Kid Rock concert were directed to a man who was highly intoxicated. Witnesses photographed the man urinating on others attending the concert. Some of the victims were women. The man had several arrests and some convictions in the past for an assortment of crimes. All charges were continued without a finding. Once our client completes a minimal course of probation all charges will be dismissed. This will not be on his criminal record.

Charges of Purchasing Alcohol with a Fake Identification Card Dismissed Against College Student After Clerk Magistrate Hearing

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Boston Municipal Court: In an undercover capacity members of the Boston Police Department were conducting an investigation into the use of fake identification cards at local bars and restaurants. During the course of one of these operations officers observed a young woman they believed to be under the age of twenty-one drinking an alcoholic beverage at a restaurant/bar. The officers approached the girl and asked to see her ID. She presented them with a valid Pennsylvania identification card that portrayed someone other than herself in the photo. The girl was issued a citation and summonsed to the Boston Municipal Court for a Clerk Magistrate Hearing. Attorney Neyman was able to get all charges dismissed.

Pretrial Probation for Transvestite Prostitute Charged With Sexual Conduct for a Fee, All Charges to be Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Malden District Court: On November 28, 2012 members of the Wakefield and Middlesex Regional Drug Task Forces took part in a prostitution investigation. They found a listing on backpage.com advertising sex for a fee and referencing the prostitute being a transvestite. Officers, acting undercover responded to the listing and knocked on a hotel room door where they were greeted by the defendant. Negotiations for sexual services were conducted after which the defendant was arrested. Attorney Neyman was hired. The defendant is not an American citizen and cannot afford a criminal conviction. As such, pretrial probation for a period of one year was negotiated. All charges are to be dismissed.

Charges of Photographing an Unsuspecting Person in the Nude Against Physical Therapist to be Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Roxbury District Court: The prosecution alleged that on December 3, 2012 Boston Police were called to a local library on a complaint that a man was surreptitiously photographing women in a partial state of nudity. The officer confronted the man and seized his cell phone. A search warrant was obtained after which the photos on the phone were accessed. There were numerous images of unsuspecting females seen in the phone. Attorney Neyman was able to get the case continued without a finding until March at which time all charges will be dismissed.

Charges of Assault and Battery Against Electrical Engineer to be Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Malden District Court: The prosecution alleged that on July 4, 2013 members of the Malden Police Department were dispatched to a home for a report of an assault and battery. The officers arrived and were met by several women who confirmed that the defendant, an electrical engineer living with these women, had struck one of the roommates during a dispute. The defendant was questioned by the police officers and admitted to having struck the victim. Attorney Neyman was retained by the defendant. Today, pretrial probation pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 276 Section 87 was imposed. The case will be dismissed in nine months.

Conviction for Drug Distribution Vacated on Behalf Man Facing Deportation

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Lynn District Court: In September of 2001 the defendant, with the assistance of another lawyer had a drug distribution case continued without a finding for a period of eleven months. Nearly twelve years later this man, a legal resident alien was arrested and held by federal authorities who had initiated deportation proceedings. The deportation efforts were the direct result of the 2001 drug case that is treated as a conviction by the immigration. The defendant’s family retained Attorney Stephen Neyman to try to get the 2001 conviction vacated. After a series of motions before the original sentencing judge our office was able to vacate the conviction. Deportation is no longer an issue for this man.

Charges of Leaving the Scene With Property Damage to be Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Haverhill District Court: The prosecutor contended that on March 19, 2013 Haverhill, Massachusetts police were called to a residential neighborhood after a motor vehicle crash was reported. It quickly became apparent to the officers that several cars had been damaged. A license plate was found at the scene. An investigation disclosed that the plate belonged to a car owned by a local electrician. The police visited with this individual and observed damage to his vehicle. The suspect admitted to being involved in the accident and leaving the scene. Our office was subsequently hired. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get this case continued without a finding. Provided the defendant remain free of criminal problems for the next several months the case will be dismissed.

Local College Student Avoids Arraignment, Gets Diversion for Possession of LSD

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Lawrence District Court: On September 27, 2013 an Andover, Massachusetts detective observed three individuals parked in a motor vehicle engaging in behavior consistent with illegal drug activity. The officer contacted the occupants of the car. He immediately saw marijuana in the car and ordered the driver and passengers out of the car. A subsequent search for additional drugs and weapons led to the discovery of a significant quantity of LSD. The driver, a local college student, immediately admitted that this substance was his. This individual was placed under arrest and charged with possession of a class A substance. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get pretrial diversion for the defendant. He was not arraigned and all charges will be dismissed in sixty days.

Charges of Drug Possession With the Intent to Distribute, Conspiracy and Resisting Arrest All to be Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT

South Boston District Court: On February 22, 2013, a Massachusetts postal inspector notified Boston Police about a package suspected of containing drugs being delivered to a posh downtown Boston hotel. As a result, a canine sniff was performed. The dog hit on the package. The hotel was then contacted to see if the addressee was a registered guest. Hotel security was able to determine that there were several people listed for this room. Consequently a controlled delivery was arranged. Once the package was delivered the officers descended on the defendant. A search of the box disclosed over twenty-five pounds of marijuana. The defendant was arrested and in the process acted in a way that warranted charging Resisting Arrest in addition to the Possession With Intent to Distribute Marijuana charges. Today, Stephen Neyman was able to get the client a continuance without a finding. All charges will be dismissed in a few months.

Charges of Larceny Over $250 and Malicious Destruction to Property Over $250 Against Florida Woman Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Dedham District Court: On July 10, 2012 officers from the Needham, Massachusetts Police Department responded to a call of vandalism and theft. When they arrived they saw many personal household items such as televisions, clothing and furniture destroyed. The occupant also reported several items worth in excess of two hundred fifty dollars stolen from the home. The victim quickly learned that his girlfriend had committed these acts and reported the same to the police. The girlfriend fled to Florida and was later apprehended. Attorney Stephen Neyman was hired to represent her. A trial was scheduled for today and our office was able to get all charges dismissed.

Arraignment on Assault and Battery Continued in Contemplation of Dismissal

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Plymouth District Court: The defendant was charged with Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon and summonsed to court. He hired Attorney Stephen Neyman to represent him. Unbeknownst to the court a cross-complaint was filed against the complainant. The cross-complainant did not appear in court. Our office succeeded in avoiding the arraignment. Negotiations with the prosecution are underway in an effort to have all charges dismissed prior to arraignment.

Cocaine Trafficking Sentence Reduced by More Than Ten Years After Drug Lab Scandal Irregularities Exposed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Bristol County Superior Court Fall River: The defendant was originally convicted of Trafficking Cocaine in an amount that mandated a fifteen year sentence. Shortly after the Massachusetts Drug Lab scandal broke the defendant contacted Attorney Stephen Neyman. Our office learned that the drug certificates were signed by the chemist under scrutiny for falsifying drug testing results. Through a motion for a new trial we were able to get back into court and get the sentence reduced by more than ten years. The defendant will be eligible for parole shortly.

Operating Under the Influence Case Against Massachusetts Bank Executive to be Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Newburyport District Court: The prosecution alleged that on July 19, 2013 a Massachusetts State Trooper was driving on Route 495 when he observed a car being driven by the defendant straddling lane lines and swerving. The office stopped the car and detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from the interior. The operator was unable to account for the erratic driving and admitted to drinking. She performed field sobriety tests that the officer claimed she failed. She then took a breathalyzer test and blew a .18. she further admitted to smoking marijuana. The case was continued without a finding pursuant to the 24D program. Once the client satisfies the probationary terms the matter will be dismissed. Her operating privileges have been restored.

Operating Without a License Charge Against Local Graduate Student Dismissed at Clerk’s Hearing

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Roxbury District Court: The prosecution alleged that on May 17, 2013 the defendant was stopped by a Boston Police Officer for a Motor Vehicle violation. During the stop the officer learned that the defendant did not have a Massachusetts driver’s license and that his car was not registered, both criminal offenses in Massachusetts. A Clerk’s Hearing was scheduled. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to convince the clerk to dismiss the case. No complaint will issue.

Charges of Domestic Assault and Battery Against Pharmacy Student to be Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Roxbury District Court: On February 10, 2013 Boston, Massachusetts police responded to a call for a domestic disturbance at an apartment building. The callers were outside of the building hearing a woman screaming. They were able to see a man chasing in the apartment and hearing her yell “get off of me”. The responding officers also heard the screams. They went to the top floor of the apartment building and to the area from where the screams were coming. There, through an open door they saw the defendant on top of a woman struggling. The woman had bruising consistent with the officer’s observations. The man, a local pharmacy student was arrested and charged with Domestic Assault and Battery. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get the case continued without a finding. All charges will be dismissed in sixty days.

Charges of Larceny Over $250 by Single Scheme, Forgery of a Document and Uttering a False Writing Against Bank Employee to be Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Dorchester District Court: A Boston Police special investigations unit and a security division of a major national bank started an investigation into thefts from the bank beginning in July of 2012 and continuing for several months. The investigation showed that an employee of the bank, the defendant, withdrew funds from a customer’s account without that person’s consent. The defendant also forged the customer’s name and various bank forms and stole money from that customer and the bank totaling over seven thousand dollars. Attorney Neyman was able to get the case continued without a finding. Provided the client remain free of criminal trouble for the next year all charges will be dismissed.