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Charges of OUI Drugs to be Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 16:23:08 GMT

Several weeks ago police in a Boston suburb found our client slumped over the steering wheel of his car. The car was damaged and up against a tree. Witnesses reported that the man was driving erratically, seemed to be out of control and crashed the car. It was quickly determined that the man had overdosed on drugs thereby causing him to lose control of the car and crash. He was charged with OUI drugs in violation of G.L. c. 90 section 24 Over a vigorous objection citing public agreed with us that a continuance without a finding was appropriate and the 24D first offender was imposed. The case will be dismissed in one year.

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Charges of Domestic Assault and Battery Against Software Engineer Dismissed-1

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 16:20:39 GMT

The defendant is a software engineer charged with one count of domestic assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 section 13M. In August of 2021 the police were called to the victim’s home. She complained that she had just been beaten by the defendant, a software engineer with a high profile job. She alleged that the two were arguing over money. The argument became physical. The defendant started damaging property in the home. He eventually picked her up and dropped her hard onto the floor. The police later located the defendant and arrested him. Our investigator quickly found evidence that supported our client’s innocence. Consequently, we scheduled the case for trial as soon as we could. Today, the day of trial, the case was dismissed.

Felony Sexual Assault Charges That Were Continued Without a Finding Sealed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:12:03 GMT

Our client had a very serious indecent assault and battery case under G.L. c. 265 section 13H continued without a finding several years ago. As expected, given the man’s field of employment the CWOF was appearing in background searches and hampering his ability to obtain suitable employment. He came to us to have the case sealed under G.L. c. 276 section 100A. Over objection, the judge ruled that our position had merit and allowed the petition. The matter is now sealed.

Charges of Larceny by Scheme and Conspiracy Against Biotech Executive Do Not Issue After Clerk Magistrate Hearing

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:09:44 GMT

Our client is a high ranking executive in the biotechnology industry. He has multiple post graduate degrees in science and engineering including a PhD from a top 10 local university. When he was still in school he became victim to an online air b and b scam. Unbeknownst to him, money was being passed through his bank account and filtered to the account of another student who was stealing from unsuspecting consumers looking for vacation rentals. Once the scam was identified, our client and the other individual were summonsed for a clerk magistrate hearing charging larceny by scheme, G.L. c. 266 section 30 and conspiracy, G.L. c. 274 section 7. Fortunately, our client kept immaculate records through which we were able to convince the detective and clerk magistrate that our client was not a perpetrator of these crimes but also a victim. The charges against him did not issue.

Drug Charges Do Not Issue After Clerk Magistrate Hearing

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:06:50 GMT

Our client is an airline pilot flying coast to coast several times per week. Several months ago he was stopped for suspicion of having committed a domestic assault and battery. This was a case where the police had bad information. After stopping the car they conducted a search of the car including the trunk. In the trunk officers located a backpack containing drugs, a scale and multiple baggies. The drug was marijuana. A summons for a clerk magistrate hearing was issued charging possession with the intent to distribute a class D drug, marijuana. This is a misdemeanor under G.L. c. 94C section 32C. The clerk magistrate and the police prosecutor recognized the magnitude of the constitutional violations and agreed not to issue the complaint. Had the complaint issued the defendant would have lost his job.

Multiple Felony Charges Dismissed Prior to Arraignment After Successful Completion of Adult Diversion Program

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:03:26 GMT

During a mental breakdown the defendant broke into an elderly person’s home, assaulted him and damaged his personal property. The responding police officers immediately noticed something wrong with the defendant and had her committed to a hospital for evaluation. She was charged with malicious destruction to property over $1,200, G.L. c. 266 section 127, breaking and entering G.L. c. 266 section 16, assault and battery on an elderly person, G.L. c. 265 section 13K and several other crimes. We had the arraignment continued several times to get our client evaluated. We ultimately prevailed upon the district attorney and the judge for pre-arraignment. Our client followed all ordered procedures and successfully completed the pre-arraignment diversion program. Today, all charged were dismissed prior to arraignment.

Conditions of Release Against Man Charged With Rape and Gun Possession and Multiple Other Felonies Modified to Eliminate Home Confinement

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 15:58:10 GMT

The defendant is charged with two counts of aggravated rape under G.L. c. 265 section 22 and possession of a firearm, G.L. c. 269 section 10(a), possession of a large capacity firearm under G.L. c. 269 section 10(m) and assault with the intent to rob under G.L. c. 265 section 18b. While out on conditions of release he picked up another case involving a gun and extreme violence. He was revoked on that case and ultimately released with a GPS and home confinement. We had those conditions modified to eliminate home confinement.

Pretrial Probation for Restaurant Manager Charged With Larceny Over $1,200 and Conspiracy

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 16:57:31 GMT

Our client is a single mother who has worked hard to support herself and her child. Recently she was promoted to manage a restaurant that is part of a large chain. In May of this year she was caught stealing from several stores as part of an elaborate theft ring involving several other people. Security videos and still photos from store security cameras revealed the woman working in conjunction with others, stealing clothing and other merchandise on multiple occasions. The minimum theft exceeded $4,000. Our client was charged with larceny over $1,200 under G.L. c. 266 section 30 and conspiracy under G.L. c. 274 section 7. Attorney Neyman was able to convince the prosecutor that our client’s involvement was minimal in comparison to the other conspirators. Moreover, our client’s employment history and lack of criminal record prompted the prosecution to agree with our request for pretrial probation under G.L. c. 276 section 87. In six months all charges will be dismissed.

Pretrial Probation for Non-Citizen Software Developer Charged With Domestic Assault and Battery

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 16:55:19 GMT

Our client is a software developer from India. He has several doctoral degrees and is one of the most respected players in his industry. In February of this year police in his town responded to a 911 call for a woman barricaded in the family bathroom. The woman claimed that she had been struck by her husband and that he was trying to get into the bathroom to further his attack. When the police got to the house the wife told them that following an argument our client hit her several times in the back of the head and punched her in the chest. Our client was arrested and charged with domestic assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 section 13M. Attorney Neyman negotiated pretrial probation under G.L. c. 276 section 87 for the man. This resolution will result in a dismissal and will have no impact on his employment or citizenship application.

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Pretrial Probation For Accountant Charged With Domestic Assault and Battery

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 16:52:26 GMT

Our client is an accountant who was charged with domestic assault and battery nearly three years ago. A conviction for these charges, G.L. c. 265 section 13M, would result in his termination of work and likely a suspension of his CPA license. Similarly, a continuance without a finding would be viewed as a conviction in his industry. The incident was witnessed by a stranger who claimed that our client pushed the victim into an alley and choked her on three occasions. The availability of the independent witness contributed to the district attorney’s rejection of our request for pretrial probation on several occasions. At that point we opted to prepare for trial. Today, the day of trial, the district attorney’s office revisited our request and agreed to a term of pretrial probation under G.L. c. 276 section 87. All charges will be dismissed shortly and our client will not have any adverse employment issues.

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Case Dismissed Prior to Arraignment After Successful Completion of Pre-Arraignment Diversion

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 15:48:57 GMT

Several months ago our client was charged with possession with intent to distribute a class E drug in violation of G.L. c. 94C section 32D. This is a felony in Massachusetts. We were able to get the judge to agree with pre-arraignment diversion for a period of six months under G.L. c. 276A given our client’s lack of a criminal record. The district attorney’s office objected to this request. Our client completed the diversion program we prepared requiring him to attend private counseling and drug test on a regular basis. As a result, all charges were dismissed prior to arraignment.

Condition of Release Modified to Remove GPS From Man Charged With Domestic Assault and Battery

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:46:24 GMT

Several weeks ago police were called to an intersection for a domestic assault and battery accusation. They were met by the complainant who stated that her ex-boyfriend had beat her severely. She was bleeding from her nose and her eyes were swollen shut. Several hours later our client was arrested and charged with domestic assault and battery in violation of G.L. c. 265 section 13M. He was ordered to wear a GPS monitoring device. This condition of release adversely affects employment, travel and basic human liberties. We were hired to defend him from these charges. The first order of business was to get the GPS removed so that our client could get back to work. We were able to cast doubt on the victim’s story through surveillance videos and eyewitness statements taken by our investigator. Consequently, the judge agreed to remove the GPS.

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Client Released After Dangerousness Hearing

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:43:06 GMT

Our client is charged with domestic assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 section 13M. He and his girlfriend of many years have endured a volatile relationship in recent months culminating in several 209A restraining orders and domestic assault and battery cases. This incident arose after the complainant had been drinking. She accused our client of infidelity. Trying to diffuse the situation he left her home. This angered her and she called 911, making unfounded accusations of violence. The district attorney’s office moved for detention under G.L. c. 276 section 58A. We convinced the judge to hear the argument on that today. The judge agreed that detention was not appropriate and our client was released.

Charges of Malicious Destruction to Property Over $1,200 and Assault Against College Professor do Not Issue After Clerk Magistrate Hearing

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 20:44:54 GMT

Our client is a college professor at a well known top ranked university. In April of this year he was involved in a road rage incident on a busy suburban street. The cars came to a stop at a traffic light. Our client got out of his car and struck the window of the victim’s car and threatened to kill both of them. The victims provided our client’s vehicle information to the police. An identification was made and our client was summoned to court for a clerk magistrate hearing. The police were applying for complaints for malicious destruction to property over $1,200 under G.L. c. 266 section 127 and two counts of assault under G.L. c. 265 section 13A. Today, at a clerk’s hearing we convinced the clerk magistrate not to issue a complaint.

Pretrial Probation for College Student Charged with Five Counts of Felony Larceny and Credit Fraud

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:40:26 GMT

The defendant is a college student who had a major disagreement with a roommate that resulted in the two terminating their living arrangement. After they separated the victim noticed that her credit card had been charged in excess of $6,000 for miscellaneous merchandise. She contacted the police. Their investigation led them to charge our client with improper use of a credit card in violation of G.L. c. 266 section 37, larceny of a credit card under G.L. c. 266 section 37B, identity fraud under G.L. c. 266 section 37E, larceny from a building in violation of G.L. c. 266 section 20 and larceny by false pretenses under G.L. c. 266 section 34. Several of these charges are felonies under Massachusetts law. Our office was hired. After nearly a year of motions and investigation we were able to get the district attorney’s office to agree to pretrial probation under G.L. c. 276 section 87. All charges will be dismissed in a few months.

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Charges of Threatening to Commit a Crime Against Scientist Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 18:43:11 GMT

Our client is a well known scientist working in the biomedical industry. For several years he has had difficulties with neighbors who have been harassing him. One day he decided to respond to the harassment by placing a threatening note under their door. The note was turned over to the local police who applied for a complaint. Our client never attended the clerk magistrate hearing and a summons for arraignment on the complaint was issued. The charges were threatening to commit a crime under G.L. c. 275 section 2. Attorney Neyman was hired. Today, the day of arraignment we were able to get all charges dismissed.

Pretrial Probation for Man Charged With Lewd Wanton and Lascivious Conduct

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 18:36:44 GMT

The defendant is a chief engineer at an energy facility in a Boston suburb. This past summer he was watching a girls soccer game at a local park. One of the girl’s parents observed the man sitting on a bench near the field. He then placed a hat over his midsection and began making motions underneath the hat as if he was masturbating. The police were called. Several parents indicated that they had observed these same actions. The police arrested the man and charged him with lewd, wanton and lascivious conduct, G.L. c. 272 section 53 and disturbing the peace, G.L. c. 272 section 53. We immediately had the man evaluated by a forensic psychologist who determined that our client is not a risk to the public and that his actions were likely caused by anxiety and depression. This convinced the district attorney’s office to agree to six months pretrial probation under G.L. c. 276 section 87. At that time all charges will be dismissed.

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Charges of Leaving the Scene After Personal Injury Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:34:20 GMT

In the summer of 2019 the defendant was driving to work. He became involved in a road rage incident with the operator of another motor vehicle. The driver of the second vehicle believed our client ran a stop light and nearly struck him. Consequently, that man kicked in the driver side mirror of our client’s car. The victim then stopped at a stop sign and tried to attack our client and enter his car. Our client left the scene and in the process drove over the victim’s leg. Our client never stopped. Video footage captured the incident and our client was charged with violating G.L. c. 90 section 24, leaving the scene of an accident with person injury. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get the case dismissed.

General Continuance for Construction Worker Charged With Domestic Assault and Battery and Strangulation and Intimidation of a Witness

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:29:37 GMT

Our client is a construction worker who recently opened his own business. He was recently at a family gathering in northern Essex County. He and his wife got into an argument. The argument was fueled by the wife’s family insulting the man. According to witnesses the defendant became enraged by the onslaught of barbs and ended up hitting his wife. He then grabbed her by the neck and choked her. She tried to call 911 at which time he threw her phone in the woods. The wife’s family subdued him and called 911. The man was arrested and charged with domestic assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 section 13M, strangulation under G.L. c. 265 section 15D and intimidation of a witness under G.L. c. 268 section 13B. The latter two charges are felonies. Our office was able to get a general continuance for the defendant. In six months the case will be dismissed.

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Pre-Arraignment Diversion For Investment Analyst Charged With Open and Gross Lewdness

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:26:46 GMT

Earlier this year a woman and her daughter were getting coffee in a Dunkin Donuts adjacent to a major highway. When the left the store to enter their car they observed a young man masturbating while seated in his car in broad daylight. The women immediately called 911. The driver quickly left the parking lot. They gave the police the man’s license plate and a description of him. The police located the man and obtained a very detailed confession. They then arrested the man and charged him with open and gross lewdness, a felony under G.L. c. 272 section 16. Attorney Neyman was immediately hired. We moved the arraignment back several months to get an evaluation for our client from a forensic psychologist. The evaluation convinced the district attorney’s office that our client was not a danger to the community, rather he suffered from depression stemming from anxiety during the COVID pandemic. Pre-arraignment diversion under G.L. c. 276A was agreed to. After successfully completing the young adult diversion program all charges against our client were dismissed prior to arraignment.