2015 - Stephen Neyman

Drug Possession Charges Do Not Issue After Clerk Magistrate Hearing

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 19:29:10 GMT

The defendant is a chef and business owner in Boston. On the date in question members of the Boston Police drug unit observed the defendant walking aimlessly in a neighborhood known for high volume drugs sales. The officers observed the man meeting up with a woman known to them as a drug dealer. After a brief conversation the defendant and the woman entered a housing project. The officers, dressed in civilian clothes followed them into the building where they saw an apparent drug transaction on a stairwell. The defendant was issued a summons for a clerk magistrate hearing charging him with possession of class B drugs in violation of G.L. c. 94C Section 34. Today, Attorney Neyman convinced the clerk magistrate not to issue the complaint.

Domestic Assault and Battery Case Against Local Physician Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 16:24:08 GMT

On September 11, 2015 the Boston Police were dispatched to an apartment for a report of a domestic assault and battery. They arrived and were immediately met by the defendant’s wife, the alleged victim in this case. The woman claimed that during a verbal argument the defendant grabbed her by the throat and pushed her against a wall. The woman further complained that the defendant choked her. The defendant was arrested and charged with domestic assault and battery in violation of G.L. c. 265 13M. The district attorney’s office later obtained a 911 recording that corroborated the victim’s statement. The defendant is not a citizen and a licensed physician. As such, any result other than a dismissal would likely result in deportation and could adversely impact his right to practice medicine in Massachusetts. Today, the day of trial, Attorney Neyman was able to get all charges dismissed.

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Charges of Operating Without a License Dismissed at Clerk Magistrate Hearing

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 16:26:17 GMT

The defendant is a non-citizen who was driving a car with an international driver’s license in Lexington, Massachusetts on June 25, 2015. She was pulled over for a traffic violation at which time she was found to be in violation of G.L. c. 90 Section 10, operating without a license. She was issued a citation and requested a clerk magistrate hearing. Today, at the hearing our office was able to get the case dismissed. No criminal complaint will issue.

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Operating to Endanger, Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle Charges Against Electrical Contractor to be Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 16:30:27 GMT

The prosecution alleged that on September 1, 2014 the defendant was driving his car at a high rate of speed on a busy suburban street. He was driving erratically and while attempted to avoid one car the driver struck the curb, bounced back into the roadway, struck two other vehicles and flipped over several times. Several witnesses corroborated these facts and the defendant was charged with negligent operation of a motor vehicle in violation of G.L. c. 90 Section 24 and other related offenses. The defendant has a significant driving record. That notwithstanding, Attorney Neyman was able to get the case continued without a finding. All charges will be dismissed if the defendant remains free of criminal conduct for the next year.

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Domestic Assault and Battery and Intimidation of a Witness Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 17:10:27 GMT

On June 18, 2015 the Gardner, Massachusetts police were called for a report of a domestic assault. The arrived to find the victim, the defendant’s girlfriend, clearly upset and bearing several bruises. She reported that she got home from work at which time the defendant started yelling at her and threatening her. She tried to leave the home. He prevented her from doing so. The defendant grabbed her and threw her on the bed. He pinned down her arms with his knees. He tried to shove a ring in her mouth and bit her on the side of the neck. When the woman tried to call the police the defendant took her cell phone from her. He was arrested and charged with domestic assault and battery (G.L. c. 265 13M) and intimidation of a witness (G.L. c. 268 Section 13B). Today, Attorney Neyman succeeded in getting these charges dismissed.

Felony Larceny Charges Over $250 To Be Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 16:51:01 GMT

The prosecution alleged that on February 5, 2015 Boston Police were called to an upscale Boylston Street store for a report of a larceny. Upon arrival the officers met with store security personnel who observed the defendant removing price tags from merchandise and secret the items in his jacket. He attempted to exit the store during which time a violent struggle occurred. The items were valued in excess of $250 making the theft a felony. Then, a few weeks later the same person entered the same store and stole a jacket valued over one thousand dollars. Attorney Stephen Neyman was retained on both cases. The defendant was charged with larceny over $250 in violation of G.L. c. 266 Section 30. Today, our office was able to get both cases continued without a finding. All charges are going to be dismissed.

Cocaine Trafficking Charges Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 16:35:18 GMT

In June of 2015 police observed a motor vehicle with license plates that were slightly concealed. The officers followed the vehicle until such time as they could see the plates. In the course of this exercise it was learned that the inspection sticker had expired, the vehicle was uninsured. The vehicle was stopped. The police smelled a strong odor of marijuana. A canine was brought to the scene. A positive hit on the defendant’s personal property prompted a search of the defendant. The search revealed in excess of 18 grams of cocaine. Attorney Neyman was hired to represent the defendant. Today, the cocaine trafficking case was dismissed in the district court.

Operating of Suspended License Case Dismissed at Clerk Magistrate Hearing

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 16:17:08 GMT

The prosecution alleged that a few months ago officers observed a motor vehicle being driven by our client cross over the median strip several times without signaling. Officers noted other civil infractions as well. The vehicle was stopped. The police soon learned that the driver was operating with a license that had been suspended for several surchargeable offenses. A summons issues for a criminal application, or clerk magistrate hearing charging operating with a suspended license in violation of G.L. c. 90 Section 23. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get all charges dismissed. No complaint issued.

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Pretrial Probation For Physician Charged With Sex For a Fee

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 17:21:55 GMT

On November 20, 2015 members of the Burlington, Massachusetts police vice squad conducted a reverse sting targeting customers of prostitutes. Officers enlisted the assistance of a local hotel where they secured two rooms. Then, using backpage.com a listing for an adult escort was placed. Just over an hour later a telephone call was placed by the defendant to the number listed on the backpage advertisement. After an exchange of texts the defendant arrived at the hotel and met with an undercover police officer posing as a prostitute. A brief negotiation followed. The undercover then released a pre-arranged signal and surveillance officers descended on the room and arrested the defendant. He was charged with sex for a fee in violation of G.L. c. 272 Section 53. Attorney Neyman was hired. Today, the day of arraignment, we were able to get pretrial probation for the defendant for a thirty day period. If he stays out of trouble for that period of time and completes some community service all charges will be dismissed before Christmas.

Domestic Assault and Battery Charges Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 16:03:46 GMT

On August 1, 2015 the Wakefield police were called to a residence for a domestic assault and battery complaint. They arrived to find the victim bearing visible red marks on her neck. She complained that following an argument over a television show the defendant became belligerent and ultimately grabbed her by the neck and pushed her into a wall. The defendant was arrested and charged with domestic assault and battery in violation of G.L. c. 265 Section 13(A)(a). Attorney Neyman was hired to represent the defendant. A trial was scheduled for today. All charges were dismissed.

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Distribution of Marijuana Case Against College Student to be Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 00:17:33 GMT

The defendant is a local college student. Over the summer he was stopped for a motor vehicle violation. The police immediately smelled the odor of unburnt marijuana. They saw several baggies of marijuana in plain view. Also observed were scales, multiple cell phones and assorted packaging materials. One of the passengers in the vehicle was caught with drugs in his possession. He admitted to purchasing the drugs from the defendant. Another occupant of the car had a cell phone video of the transaction. The defendant was charged with distribution of marijuana, a crime to which he confessed. Today, Attorney Neyman succeeded in getting the case continued without a finding. All charges will be dismissed upon the successful completion of probation.

Leaving the Scene With Property Damage Case Against Auto Mechanic Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 00:10:59 GMT

The defendant is a twenty-five year old auto mechanic. In June of this year he was involved in an accident with another car. He quickly fled the scene in his car. The driver of the other vehicle immediately called the police. He provided them with a description of our client, the make and model of his car and his license plate number. The defendant was located nearby hiding out in the parking lot of a large mall. He was charged with leaving the scene of property damage in violation of G.L. c. 90 Section 24(2)(a). Attorney Neyman was hired to represent the defendant. Today, the case was dismissed on one hundred dollars court costs.

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Default Warrant Removed and Probation Terminated For Man in Violation of Probation and in Default on Drug Case

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 00:03:16 GMT

Several years ago our office represented the defendant on numerous drug cases. He avoided jail and was placed on administrative probation meaning that he could move back to New York and not have to report to a probation officer or pay any probation fees. During the course of his probation the man was arrested for other crimes in Massachusetts and a probation warrant issued for his arrest. He failed to appear and a default was entered in the Dorchester District Court. The man was later arrested in New York and transported to Massachusetts. Attorney Neyman was hired again to represent the man. Today. the default warrant was removed and probation was terminated. The man was released and was able to return to New York City.

Violation of Restraining Order Continued Without a Finding

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 16:07:39 GMT

On October 31, 2015 a local police department responded to a call from an elderly services worker. The worker was meeting with a woman who had allegedly been assaulted by her husband. The victim had taken a restraining order out against the man. During the meeting the defendant arrived at the victim’s home in violation of the order. He began banging on the door, eventually gaining access. The police arrived and arrested him, charging him with a 209A violation. Today, our office was able to get the case continued without a finding.

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Pretrial Probation For Man Charged With Leaving The Scene Of Property Damage

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 15:53:38 GMT

On June 25, 2015 a Stoneham police officer was dispatched to a location of a hit and run with property damage. The officer met with a property owner who showed him a significant amount of damage to a fence and trees in a lot next to his home. Officers reconstructed what they believed to be a motor vehicle accident wherein the driver fled the scene. A Massachusetts license plate was located in the area belonging to a man living in another town. The police made contact with the man who admitted to driving and to being involved in the accident. He was charged with leaving the scene of an accident with property damage in violation of G.L. c. 90 Section 24. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get the defendant six months pretrial probation under G.L. c. 276 Section 87.

Domestic Assault and Battery and Assault and Battery on a Person Over Sixty Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 21:40:53 GMT

On August 31, 2015 the Winchester, Massachusetts police responded to a call for a potential suicide. Upon arrival the officers heard loud yelling and screaming coming from the upstairs of the home. The officers kicked in the door and made their way to the second floor. There, they observed blood spatter. The defendant appeared, acting belligerently. Officers subdued him and separated him from his wife, the victim. She is over the age of sixty. The victim claimed that defendant pushed her around, punched her and knocked out one of her teeth. She expressed fear and immediately took out a restraining order. The man was charged with assault and battery on an elderly person, a violation of G.L. c. 265 Section 13K and domestic assault and battery, a violation of G.L. c. 265 Section 13M. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get all charges dismissed.

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Charges of Operating to Endanger, Reckless Operation, to be Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 19:32:12 GMT

The defendant is a twenty year old auto mechanic hoping to be accepted into the military. Several months ago he was driving an older model car down a residential road about eighty miles per hour. He nearly his an oncoming police vehicle. The officer turned around, put on his lights and went after the car. The driver attempted to flee the scene in the car, running a stop sign and refusing to stop for the officer. He was eventually stopped, arrested and charged with violating Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 90 Section 24, operating recklessly and operating to endanger. The man has a significant driving history. Nevertheless, today, Attorney Neyman was able to get all charges continued without a finding. The case will be dismissed in a few months.

Charges of Domestic Assault and Battery Dismissed-4

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 19:32:18 GMT

On June 4, 2015 members of the Walpole, Massachusetts Police Department responded to a call for a domestic disturbance. They arrived to learn that a man and his son had been fighting. After the 911 call was made the son fled. A description of the young man was broadcast over police radios. The defendant was apprehended just hours later and charged with domestic assault and battery in violation of G.L. c. 265 Section 13A(a). Attorney Neyman was hired to represent the defendant. Today, all charges were dismissed.

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Drug Possession Charges Against Accountant Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 15:11:24 GMT

In November of 2014 the defendant was stopped for a motor vehicle violation while driving in the town of Needham. Due to suspended driver’s license the defendant was arrested. A booking search disclosed a significant quantity of a Class E controlled substance. The defendant was charged with Possession of a Class E Substance in the Dedham District Court. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get this charge dismissed.

No Complaint Issues After Clerk Magistrate Hearing

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 15:24:00 GMT

The defendant was charged with leaving the scene of an accident with property damage. According to a police report, someone in a parking lot in Belmont witnessed our client hit a parked car while attempting to exit the lot. The impact caused substantial damage to the victim’s car. It is alleged that our client fled the scene without contacting the driver of the other car or making her identity known. The witness took our client’s license plate information and photographed her as she left the scene. The police made contact with out client who admitted to having committed the crime. A clerk magistrate hearing was conducted. No probable cause was found and no complaint issued.

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