2017 - Stephen Neyman

Felony Shoplifting Case Against Non-Citizen Student Dismissed Prior to Arraignment

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 18:27:01 GMT

The defendant is a student from an Asian country and a non-citizen. Several months ago she was caught shoplifting an amount of merchandise that exceeded $250 making the crime a felony. The woman was charged with violating G.L. c. 266 Section 30A, shoplifting. If she were convicted she would have a felony record and likely face deportation. Our office was able to negotiate a resolution prior to arraignment. In exchange for some community service and an agreement to stay away from the store from which the defendant stole the case would be dismissed prior to arraignment. Today the case was dismissed prior to arraignment.

Pretrial Diversion for Two Men Charged With Sex for a Fee

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 18:24:34 GMT

The defendants are unrelated. In the summer of 2017 both of these men were caught up in a sting operation involving the solicitation of “Johns” for sexual services. Members of the Boston Police Department Human Trafficking task force ran the operation. An advertisement was placed on the Internet on backpage.com. It sought customers for sexual services. The ad provided a cell phone number as the sole method of contact. These men and others contacted the number and negotiated a price for specific sexual services. A meeting place was identified. Once the men reached the designated meeting location they were stopped by undercover police officers. The officers would call take the customer’s cell phone and call it to make sure they had the person who wanted the services. Once that was established arrests were made and the men were charged with violating G.L. c. 252 Section 53A. Attorney Neyman was hired by these men and several others involved in this sting. Today, Attorney Neyman succeeded in getting pretrial diversion under G.L. c. 276A for both defendants. They will have no criminal record.

Charges of Domestic Assault and Battery, Intimidation of a Witness and Strangulation or Suffocation Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 21:19:44 GMT

On January 5, 2017 members of the Foxboro, Massachusetts Police Department responded to a chilling 911 call. The caller claimed that she had just been thrown to the ground and strangled by her husband. The man was still inside the home threatening to hurt their six week old child. She also claimed that her husband initially took the victim’s phone to prevent her from calling for help. Officers arrived and persuaded the man to let the baby go. He complied and was arrested. He was charged with domestic assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 Section 13M, intimidation of a witness, G.L. c. 268 Section 13B and strangulation and suffocation in violation of G.L. c. 265 Section 15D. Attorney Neyman was retained to represent the defendant. He was initially able to get the man released from jail on bail and today succeeded in getting the entire case dismissed.

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Harassment Prevention Order Reversed and Vacated by Appeals Court

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 21:16:07 GMT

The defendant and complainant are neighbors in a condominium complex in Lynn, Massachusetts. In February of 2017, before our office was retained a harassment prevention order under G.L. c. 258E issued against our client. It was alleged that she provided false reports about the complainant to the police, a school, and the Department of Children and Families, caused noise through banging on the ceiling, and took photographs of the complainant and her granddaughter even after she asked her to stop. The complainant alleged that such actions caused her to be frightened of the defendant. A judge in the Lynn District court credited those allegations. Attorney Neyman was hired to appeal the order. Today, in an unpublished decision the Appeals Court reversed the order holding “in our view, the judge did not have sufficient evidence before him on which to conclude that the plaintiff had made out such a claim. We therefore vacate the harassment prevention order and remand this matter to the District Court for that court to direct law enforcement agencies to destroy all records of the order”.

Charges of Felony Receiving Stolen Property, Escape from Lockup, Trespassing and Resisting Arrest Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 19:16:05 GMT

The defendant is a middle aged man with a significant criminal history. In August of 2015 members of the Boston Police observed the man in the company of known drug users. All parties were trespassing on private property. Officers confronted the man and conducted a pat frisk for weapons. In the course of this activity they came across a stolen ipad valued at over one thousand dollars. The man was arrested. While at the police station a more thorough search of the man followed. During this process the man fled from the station hitting an officer to ensure his escape. He was charged with receiving stolen property, G.L. c. 266 Section 60, trespass, G.L. c. 266 Section 120, escape from lockup G.L. c. 268 Section 15A and resisting arrest, G.L. c. 268 Section 32B. Attorney Neyman was hired to represent the defendant. Today, these charges were dismissed.

Pretrial Probation for Local Business Owner Charged With Multiple Felony Thefts

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 22:06:47 GMT

On September 20, 2017 a Watertown, Massachusetts police officer responded to a call for a theft at a local Target store. A loss prevention officer had a male shoplifter, the defendant detained. The loss prevention officer recalled that the defendant had recently stolen a significant amount of merchandise from the store that went unprosecuted. This time, security videos captured the defendant and an accomplice stealing several thousand dollars worth of merchandise. He was also seen removing theft protection devices from the items. Charges of larceny over $250 G.L. c. 266 Section 30, unlawful possession of theft detection deactivator or remover G.L. c. 266 Section 30B and receiving stolen property over $250 G.L. c. 266 Section 60 were charged. Attorney Neyman was hired and was able to get pretrial probation under G.L. c. 276 Section 87 for the defendant. He will have no criminal record.

Charges of Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle Dismissed Prior to Arraignment

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 22:02:46 GMT

The Massachusetts State Police Reported that on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 2:30 a.m. a cruiser was dispatched to an accident scene. When they arrived the defendant was found being evaluated by Boston EMS. Witnesses quickly alerted the police that the defendant was operating his motor vehicle at a high rate of speed on a narrow street and that he collided with parked cars causing extensive damage. An investigation revealed that the vehicle the defendant was driving was unregistered, uninsured and that he had attached plates belonging to another vehicle. He was charged with negligent operation G.L. c. 90 Section 24, uninsured G.L. c. 90 Section 34, unregistered operation G.L. c. 90 Section 9 and attaching plates to conceal G.L. c. 90 Section 23. Attorney Neyman was hired. Today, the negligent operation was dismissed prior to arraignment and the remaining charges were dismissed after arraignment.

Charges of Possession of Cocaine, Class B Do Not Issue After Clerk Magistrate Hearing

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 22:02:05 GMT

On September 25, 2017 Massachusetts State Police responded to a call for a woman running down the highway. She was located, sweating profusely and mumbling her explanation of why she had abandoned her car and started to run. In the woman’s possession police observed an object sticking out of a cigarette box consistent with packaged narcotics. The officer asked the woman what it was. She responded cocaine and that she had just ingested some. She was summonsed for a clerk magistrate hearing for possession of class B in violation of G.L. c. 94C Section 34C. She hired Attorney Neyman. Today, we convinced the clerk magistrate not to issue a complaint. There is now no record of this case.

No Jail Time for Man Charged With Selling Cocaine While on Probation for Armed Assault Case

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 21:58:17 GMT

Several years ago the defendant was convicted of assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon. Our office did not represent him at this trial. Part of his sentence resulted in probation. In September of this year the man was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine, Class B in violation of G.L. c. 94C Section 32A. His probation officer immediately surrendered him. Attorney Neyman was hired. Today, we were able ton convince the judge not to incarcerate our client and to reprobate him.

Restraining Order 209A Does Not Issue and Bail Revocation Request Denied

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 20:55:54 GMT

The defendant is facing sexual assault and vandalism charges in the Lynn District Court. Today was a scheduled status conference at which the defendant expected to obtain discovery and possibly schedule a trial date. When he got to court he and his attorney were surprised to see the victim of the vandalism case appear and request a 209A restraining order. The victim claimed that our client had broken a bottle over his head in the past and was exhibiting increasingly hostile behavior towards him. Hearing this, the prosecutor on the underlying criminal case moved to revoke bail. Attorney Neyman succeeded in getting the restraining order not to issue and the bail to remain in tact.

Gun Charges Against Veteran Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 20:38:43 GMT

On April 9, 2017 the defendant was driving in Auburn, Massachusetts when he was pulled over for a defective equipment violation. One of the officers effectuating the stop observed a box of ammunition in plain view. The officers quickly learned that the defendant had a firearm in the car. He was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, G.L. c. 269 Section 10(a) and possession of ammunition, G.L. c. 269 Section 10(h)(1). He hired Attorney Neyman to represent him. We were able to get the defendant released immediately after we were retained. Due to the fact that the defendant was a veteran our office was later able to embrace aspects of the Valor Act. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get the case dismissed.

Felony Charges of Credit Fraud and Larceny Over $250 Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 20:36:52 GMT

The defendant is a non-citizen. Any form of conviction or a continuance without a finding (CWOF) would result in deportation. The prosecution alleged that the defendant and others were involved in a scam wherein, posing as criminal defense lawyers they would call elderly persons, advise them that their grandchild had been arrested and request money for bail and legal fees. The scam spanned six states, involved numerous conspirators and thousands of dollars in total. The defendant was identified as a recipient of illicitly obtained money in excess of $250 making this a felony. He was charged with credit card fraud, G.L. c. 266 Section 37C and larceny over G.L. c. 266 Section 30A. Today our office succeeded in getting the case dismissed.

Rape Case Against Graduate Student Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 20:34:33 GMT

The defendant is a graduate student at a top notch university on the west coast. On September 16, 2017 Boston Police responded to a radio call from a domestic disturbance. They arrived and spoke with the victim who claimed that she was raped by her former boyfriend who was still in the apartment. She stated that the defendant went to her home uninvited and asked to have sex one last time. When she refused he pulled her shorts off, ripped her shirt and forcibly raped her by putting his penis in her vagina. The victim’s injuries were photographed by the police. The defendant was charged with rape, G.L. c. 265 Section 22, assault with intent to rape, G.L. c. 265 Section 24, indecent assault and battery, G.L. c. 265 Section 13H and domestic assault and battery, G.L. c. 265 Section 13M. Attorney Neyman was hired and was initially able to secure a low, affordable bail for the defendant. Today, he was able to get the case dismissed.

Charges of Knowing Being Present Where Heroin in Kept, Possession of Class C and Possession of Class B Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 19:56:21 GMT

On March 30, 2017 a Norfolk County Drug Task Force along with a SWAT team executed a search warrant at a local residence. The warrant targeted the defendant and four others, all of whom were residents of the target location. The search warrant was issued after an investigation that lasted several months and involved two confidential informants. Among this items seized were Class A drugs, Class B drugs and Class C drugs. The defendant was charged with violating G.L. c. 94C Section 35, being present where heroin is kept, G.L. c. 94C Section 34E, possession of class C and G.L. c. 94C Section 34C possession of class B. Attorney Neyman was hired and filed a motion to dismiss all counts. Today, all charges were dismissed.

Domestic Assault and Battery Against Medford Man Dismissed at Trial

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 19:54:55 GMT

The defendant and the victim are married. She is expecting their second child. In July of this year police responded to a call of a domestic disturbance to their home. Their investigation led them to arrest the husband who was charged with domestic assault and battery, G.L. c. 265 Section 13M. He quickly retained our office. We scheduled the matter for the earliest possible trial date. Today, the scheduled trial date all charges were dismissed.

Man Charged with Heroin Trafficking Released on Reasonable Bail

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 19:53:15 GMT

The defendant is from northern New Hampshire. This past weekend he was a passenger in a car being driven in Methuen and believed to be coming from Lawrence. Officers had seen this pattern on countless prior occasions and quickly formed the opinion that drug related activities could be attributed to the occupants of the vehicle. The car was stopped and the occupants were searched. The passenger was found in possession of in excess of fifty grams of fentanyl. He was charged with trafficking in violation of G.L. c. 94C Section 32E. A very high bond was set by the bail commissioner over the weekend. Accordingly, Attorney Stephen Neyman was hired. Today, the defendant was arraigned and Attorney Neyman was able to get the bail reduced to something affordable and reasonable. The defendant posted and remains free at this time.

Sex For Fee and Indecent Assault and Battery Charges Against Non-Citizen Dismissed at Arraignment

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 19:52:39 GMT

The defendant is a non-citizen with several graduate degrees in engineering. On July 27, 2017 he responded to a backpage.com advertisement soliciting sex for a fee. The person making the solicitation was an undercover police officer. Sexual services were negotiated over the phone and the defendant went to a hotel designated by the undercover officer. There, he entered the room and started groping the undercover officer. He was immediately arrested and charged with indecent assault and battery, G.L. c. 265 Section 13H and sex for a fee, G.L. c. 272 Section 53A. Our office continued the arraignment several times in an effort to secure a dismissal. Today. The third scheduled arraignment date, we were able to get all charges dismissed.

Felony Malicious Destruction to Property Charges Against College Students do Not Issue After Clerk Magistrate Hearing

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 19:48:39 GMT

The defendants are freshmen at a local college in Boston. On September 9, 2017 they were observed standing on the cap of the bed of a pickup truck having their picture taken by another individual. The campus police witnessed the incident and contacted the owner of the vehicle who subsequently reported damage to the cap in excess of $250. The students were charged with malicious destruction to property over $250 in violation of G.L. c. 266 Section 127, a felony in Massachusetts. A clerk magistrate hearing was ordered. Our office represented the defendants at the hearing and convinced the clerk magistrate not to issue the complaint in exchange for making immediate restitution. No complaint issued.

General Continuance for Man Charged With Domestic Assault and Disorderly Person

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 19:45:21 GMT

On June 6, 2017 Amesbury, Massachusetts police responded to a call for a property exchange at the defendant’s home. The victim and the defendant had a relationship that ended and the victim went to the home to retrieve some personal belongings. During the exchange, and prior to the police arriving, the defendant assaulted the victim and touched her inappropriately several times. The police took a report of the incident and spoke with the defendant who admitted to the criminal activity. He was arrested and charged with domestic assault and battery, G.L. c. 265 Section 13M and disorderly person, G.L. c 272 Section 53. Attorney Neyman was hired. Today, our office was able to get a general continuance for six months. This means that if the defendant remains free from criminal legal problems for the next six months the case will be dismissed. There are no probationary terms and no criminal record.

Domestic Assault and Battery Against Non-Citizen Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 19:43:21 GMT

The defendant is a non-citizen legally residing in Massachusetts. He received a Masters Degree from a local university and is working in the Boston area. On October 10, 2016 a Boston Police Officer was on patrol and observed the defendant arguing with a woman at the intersection of Brighton Avenue and Harvard Avenue. The officer saw the defendant repeatedly shove and grab into a brick wall. He immediately stopped his cruiser and arrested the defendant. Attorney Stephen Neyman was hired the next day. The man was charged with violating G.L. c. 265 Section 13M and G.L. c. 265 Section 13A. There was a troubling twist to this case as well. For some reason unknown to the defendant Homeland Security was monitoring this case and made clear to the defendant that he would be arrested and deported if convicted of this offense. For immigration purposes a CWOF would be considered a conviction. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get the case dismissed.