2014 - Stephen Neyman

Heroin Possession Charges Against Engineer Dismissed On Court Costs

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 19:04:50 GMT

On August 25, 2014 members of the Stoughton, Massachusetts police department were dispatched to a local housing development for a call on a suspicious person. The caller reported that a tall individual wearing jeans and a white long sleeve shirt was in front of one of the units and alleged to be purchasing and using heroin. Officers found an individual fitting the description of the caller. The officers then saw the man enter his car and observed the vehicle to have shattered and removed windshields and windows. The officer looked into the car and saw in plain view some baggies containing what they believed to be heroin. The man, a mechanical engineer, was charged with possession of heroin. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get all charges dismissed on court costs.

Cocaine Possession Charges Against School Teacher To Be Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 18:43:37 GMT

The defendant is a public school teacher licensed in New Jersey and New York. On July 25, 2014 she was visiting a friend and college roommate in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The two were watching a local band and decided to go out the their car in the parking lot. According to local police, the two making furtive head movements towards the center console of the car. As the officers approached the vehicle they saw our client, a school teacher, wipe her nose. The officers were then spotted by the women and our client supposedly moved to conceal an object in her pocketbook. She was interrogated by the police and admitted to ingesting cocaine. She also consented to a search of her purse. Inside, the officers located the drugs. The woman was charged with possession of cocaine. Today, the case was continued without a finding for a short period of time. In a few months all charges will be dismissed.

Rape Charges Against Local Military Man Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 18:32:23 GMT

On November 1, 2014 Boston, Massachusetts police responded to a radio call for a woman claiming to have been raped in the basement of a downtown Boston apartment. The officers were called by the victim’s friend. The victim was questioned. She was distraught, crying and visibly shaking. She claimed that a man, our client, forced her into bed, pulled her pants down and vaginally raped her. Officers entered the property and awakened the defendant, arrested him and processed the home for evidence. The victim was taken to a local hospital, treated and tested with a rape kit test. The defendant, a local man in the military was charged with rape. He hired Attorney Stephen Neyman. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get all charges dismissed.

Pretrial Diversion Granted For Local College Student Charged With Serious Felonies

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 18:20:59 GMT

On August 15, 2014, at 5:30 a.m. Boston, Massachusetts police responded to a call for a breaking and entering in a neighborhood adjacent to a major local university. They observed the defendant banging on a door and apparently under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The officers observed substantial damage to the dwelling including a broken front door. Witnesses at the scene identified the defendant as the person who broke the door and gained entry to the property. As the officers approached the suspect he fled. He was ultimately caught by one of the officers who claimed that he was struck several times by the defendant. The officer was taken to a local hospital and was out of work for a significant period of time. The suspect was charged with assault and battery on a police officer, breaking and entering in the nighttime, malicious destruction to property and other crimes. Many of the crimes are felonies in Massachusetts. Attorney Stephen Neyman was hired. Today our office was able to secure pretrial diversion for the defendant pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 276A.

Domestic Assault and Battery Against Boston Doctor Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 18:14:51 GMT

On July 19, 2014 Boston, Massachusetts police responded to a call for a domestic assault at a Jamaica Plain address. The arrived and located the victim who claimed that she had been assaulted and beaten by the defendant, a medical doctor. The victim described the assault and subsequent threats with great detail, prompting the immediate arrest of the defendant who was held overnight. The doctor was charged with domestic assault and battery. Attorney Stephen Neyman was hired by the defendant who was released from custody. After a number of pretrial hearings a trial was scheduled. Today, the day of trial all charges were dismissed.

Assault and Battery By Means of a Dangerous Weapon Charges Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 12:58:40 GMT

On December 28, 2013 the defendant, a local businessman and his friend were at a restaurant/bar in Malden, Massachusetts. The friend went to the establishment to confront a man who he believed had been seeing his wife. A fight arose and the Malden police were called to the scene. They met with the victim who claimed that the friend and our client punched him in the face several times and kicked him while he was down on the ground. An independent witness corroborated the victim’s account of the incident. Our client and his friend were arrested and charged with assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon. That crime is a felony in Massachusetts. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get the felony charges dismissed. The defendant was given a continuance without a finding on the lesser included charge of assault and battery. That charge will be dismissed after a short probationary period.

Default Removed on Drug Case and Defendant Given Personal Recognizance

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 12:46:35 GMT

The defendant is an engineer who had been arrested and charged with possession of heroin, assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon and resisting arrest. The incident occurred on September 3, 2014. The defendant was arraigned and released on five hundred dollars bail. A pretrial conference was scheduled for October 29, 2014 and the defendant failed to appear. He was defaulted and a warrant issued for his arrest. He hired Attorney Neyman to go into court with him, remove the default and represent him on the underlying case. Today, we went into court and had the default removed. The defendant was released on personal recognizance and another pretrial hearing has been scheduled.

Domestic Assault and Battery Case Against Local Financial Planner Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 19:24:48 GMT

The prosecution alleged that on July 26, 2014 members of the Boston Police Department were dispatched to the Massachusetts General Hospital for a call on domestic violence. When the officers arrived they met with the victim who had a cut on her lip and another one above her left eye. The women told the officers that she and her husband were had an argument that turned violent and that she was struck by her husband and thrown on the ground. The defendant hired Attorney Neyman. The defendant is a financial planner at a prominent Boston investment firm. The case was set for trial as soon as possible. Today, all charges against the man were dismissed.

Probation Warrant Vacated and Default Removed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 00:29:03 GMT

The defendant was on probation in the Lynn District Court for possession of heroin. A condition of his probation was that he report regularly and be subject to random drug screens and a drug dependency evaluation. Probation was imposed in the late spring of 2014. The defendant never reported to probation nor did he comply with any of the other probationary conditions. Subsequently, in October of 2014 the defendant picked up yet another drug case, this one in Dorchester. He was ordered to report to Lynn to meet with his probation officer. He did not. Knowing that he was in default and in trouble in Lynn the defendant hired Attorney Stephen Neyman to represent him. Today Attorney Neyman brought the man into court, was able to remove his default, vacate the warrant and secure personal recognizance.

Heroin Possession Charges Against Local Painter To Be Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 13:13:56 GMT

The defendant is a drug user well known to local law enforcement. He has numerous prior offenses. On September 12, 2014 Andover, Massachusetts police observed a suspicious female at a gas station on River Road. She was seated in her car, not getting gas and not going into the mini-mart attached to the gas station. Officers ran the woman’s plates and found that she had numerous prior drug convictions. A few minutes later the police saw the defendant arrive and make an exchange with the woman. He provided her with some money and she gave him a small package in return. The officers recognized this activity to be consistent with drug dealing activity and approached the defendant. The officers quickly learned that the defendant had just made a purchase of heroin from the woman. He was charged with possession of heroin, a Class A drug. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get the case continued without a finding. The case will be dismissed in six months.

Shoplifting Complaint Dismissed at Clerk’s Hearing

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 17:29:55 GMT

The prosecution alleged that on August 2, 2014 a Danvers, Massachusetts police officer was dispatched to a Walmart store on Route 114 for a report of a theft. The officer arrived to find a white female being detained by loss prevention personnel. Apparently store employees found her stealing valuable items and contacted security. The defendant admitted to committing this crime to the responding police officer. Today, at a Clerk Magistrate Hearing Attorney Neyman was able to convince the clerk magistrate not to issue a complaint.

Harassment Prevention Order Application Denied

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:15:37 GMT

The plaintiff and defendant are neighbors. They have been engaged in various disputes for several years. Recently, the plaintiff made a complaint for a harassment prevention order in the Salem District Court. He alleged that the defendant started several fights with contractors working on his home. He complained that she trespassed on his property several times. He also alleged that she harassed his tenants. The plaintiff also stated that the defendant caused damage to his property and that on a daily basis she assaulted him with obscene gestures. The defendant hired Attorney Stephen Neyman to represent her at the harassment prevention order hearing. Today, after hearing our arguments the declined to issue the order.

Domestic Assault and Battery Case Against Local Engineer to be Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:26:29 GMT

On December 3, 2013 members of the Acton, Massachusetts police department responded to a 911 call for a woman who was being hit. The officers were met by the victim and the defendant. The two were separated and the officers obtained statements from both parties. The victim stated that the couple were arguing about various household issues. The dispute escalated. The defendant became very animated, using his hands and making threatening gestures. This culminated with the defendant striking the victim in the wrists and leaving a mark that was noticeable by the police. The defendant admitted to one of the officers that he did in fact strike the victim. A 911 tape preserved. The recording was made contemporaneously with the incident. The defendant was charged with domestic assault and battery. Today, Attorney Neyman convinced a judge to continue the case without a finding. The matter will be dismissed in thirty days and the defendant will have no criminal record.

Drug Possession, Possession With Intent to Distribute, Conspiracy Charges Against Realtor Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:48:59 GMT

The prosecution alleged that on November 3, 2012, while on patrol, members of the Framingham, Massachusetts police department observed two males ducking down when the officer’s presence become evident. The officers circled the area and returned. Again, the two males ducked down and hid between some parked cars. The two then entered a car and drove away. The officers followed them and after observing some illegal driving maneuvers stopped the car. When they approached the passenger closed his hand to conceal an object. Protruding from his hand was a glassine bag containing what the officers believed to be methamphetamine. Our client was the operator of the car. Officers learned that he had a revoked driver’s license. Based on the presence of drugs and the revoked license both the driver and passenger were place under arrest. An inventory search of the car followed during which methamphetamine and over twenty thousand dosages of LSD were discovered. Our client allegedly made several inculpatory statements as well. He was charged with possession with intent to distribute drugs, drug possession and conspiracy. Today, after some extensive pretrial litigation Attorney Neyman was able to get all charges dismissed.

Charges of Attempted Murder, Larceny From a Building Against Construction Worker Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 20:22:09 GMT

Our client is a twenty year old construction worker. On May 15, 2014 the Worcester, Massachusetts police responded to an apartment where they were met by a 911 caller. The caller was a young woman who once had a relationship with the defendant. She claimed that our client learned that she had a new boyfriend and became enraged. He broke into her home and physically assaulted her. He then stole a valuable piece of jewelry and ran out of her home and attempted to flee in a car. She held onto the vehicle. He sped off with the vehicle dragging her. Charges of attempted murder and larceny from a building were filed. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get these charges dismissed.

Pretrial Probation Not Revoked Despite New Criminal Charges

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 20:05:10 GMT

The defendant had been placed on pretrial probation in March of this year and one other time prior to that for a drug distribution charge. He later was charged with assault and battery out of the Waltham District Court. Attorney Neyman was able to get that case nolle prossed however the issue of pretrial probation remained alive in the Brighton District Court. Today, Attorney Neyman successfully urged the assistant district attorney and the judge to keep the pretrial probation in tact. All charges will be dismissed in June of 2015.

Temporary Restraining Order Vacated After Hearing

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 19:25:38 GMT

The defendant is an attorney who was involved in a dating relationship with a woman from Hingham. The woman terminated the relationship. The man was unable to accept the breakup and continuously called her. The call frequency escalated. The woman refused to respond. The defendant then started to follow her to various locations she frequented. One of those places is a fitness gym where her children observed the accused following her. She then sought and obtained a temporary restraining order. The defendant subsequently went to her home, entering it when she was upstairs taking a shower. At hearing for extending the order our office succeeded in convincing the judge to vacate the existing order and no extend it.

Pretrial Probation Remains in Place Despite Violation of Condition

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 19:18:40 GMT

Several months ago the defendant was placed in pretrial probation pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 276 Section 87. He was subsequently charged with OUI. The charge alone constituted a violation of the pretrial probation. Attorney Neyman resolved the OUI case quickly and favorably. Today, with Attorney Neyman present the defendant went before the judge on the probation violation. All conditions were kept in tact. Pretrial probation is still in effect and no criminal charges were revived.

Charges of Breaking and Entering, Larceny Over $250 and Receiving Stolen Property Over $250 Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:34:11 GMT

On March 29, 2014 members of the Weymouth, Massachusetts police department responded to a report of a theft from a Lowes store. Store employees informed the officers that they heard loud noises coming from the rear exterior of the store, a location where inventory is stored. They then observed people taking items and loading them onto a truck. A description of the suspects and their vehicle was given to the police. Shortly thereafter, the truck was spotted and pulled over. The defendant was driving the truck. The police subsequently searched the truck and found numerous appliances including washers and dryers all of which were taken from the store. The defendant, a resident alien was arrested and charged with breaking and entering, larceny over $250 and receiving stolen property over $250. All of these crimes are felonies in Massachusetts. The defendant, if convicted was facing possible deportation. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get all charges dismissed.

Pretrial Probation for Wilmington Man Charged With Sex For a Fee

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 16:40:25 GMT

On March 20, 2014 members of the Woburn, Massachusetts Police Department Vice/Narcotics Unit initiated a sting operation targeting johns in the greater Woburn area. An advertisement was posted on backpage.com under the escort section offering sexual services for a fee. The defendant, a Wilmington man, responded to the ad and went to meet the alleged escort at a local hotel. He arrived and was met by an undercover police officer posing as a prostitute. Sexual acts and a fee were negotiated. Once the substance of the deal was agreed to the undercover officer sent a signal and a surveillance unit descended on the hotel room and arrested the defendant. Today, Attorney Neyman secured pretrial probation for the man. Provided he remain clear of criminal legal problems for six months the case will be dismissed.