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Complaint Against College Student for Forging or Misusing RMV Document Does Not Issue After Clerk Magistrate Hearing

Stephen Neyman — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:44:13 GMT

Our client is a college student doing very well at a local prestigious university. Earlier this summer she went to a bar using a fake identification card. The staff at the bar identified the document as a forgery and seized it. They subsequently contacted the local police who in turn summonsed the woman for a clerk magistrate hearing charging her with Forging or Misusing a Registry of Motor Vehicles document in violation of G.L. c. 90 §24B. This is a felony in Massachusetts, something that most people are not aware of. Our office was hired to represent the woman. Today, the clerk magistrate agreed not to issue the complaint.

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Charges of Receiving Stolen Motor Vehicle and Receiving Stolen Property Against Truck Driver Dismissed

Stephen Neyman — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:16:31 GMT

Over a year ago a woman was perusing Facebook Marketplace and saw her motorcycle listed for sale. She contacted the police in her town who in turn notified the police in the town where the goods were listed. Officers soon learned that this item and several other similar items were being stored at a storage facility being rented by our client. The investigating officers were further able to identify our client as the individual listing the items for sale. They obtained a search warrant and located several motorcycles and other items of value. Our client was charged with receiving stolen motor vehicle under G.L. c. 266 §28 and receiving stolen property over $1,200 in violation of G.L. c. 266 §60, both felonies in Massachusetts. A conviction or even a continuance without a finding for the motor vehicle related crimes would result in a license suspension for our client. He would have lost his job. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get all charges dismissed.

Charges of Possession of Cocaine Against Engineer do Not Issue After Clerk Magistrate Hearing

Stephen Neyman — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:34:19 GMT

A few weeks ago, our client, an engineer, lost his wallet. A good Samaritan found the wallet and turned it into the police. The officers opened the wallet to see if they could determine whose property it was. While doing so they located a small amount of cocaine. The officers were able to identify the man. They contacted him to let him know they had his wallet. When he went to retrieve the wallet, he was asked about the drugs. He admitted they were his and he received a summons for a clerk magistrate hearing seeking charges of possession of cocaine in violation of G.L. c. 94C §34. Today, after a hearing the clerk magistrate declined to issue the criminal complaint.

Charges of Domestic Assault and Battery Against Non-Citizen Engineer Dismissed

Stephen Neyman — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:11:37 GMT

Our client is a non-citizen in the United States on a work visa. He has a job as an engineer working with a company that improves and enhances historic buildings throughout the country. In December police were called for a disturbance outside of a high end jewelry store. They arrived to find the alleged victim bleeding from her lip. She refused to tell them what happened, however a percipient witness did tell the officers that he witnessed our client, her husband, punch her in the face multiple times. Our client was arrested and charged with domestic assault and battery in violation of G.L. c. 265 §13M. Attorney Neyman was hired. Knowing that the wife intended to invoke her marital privilege the case was scheduled for trial fairly quickly. Today, all charges were dismissed.

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Complaint for Trespass Against High School Student Does Not Issue After Clerk Magistrate Hearing

Stephen Neyman — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:03:58 GMT

Our client is a student recently suspended from school for very serious threats to the school building, teachers and other students. He was charged with several crimes and given a no trespass order from the school. A few days after getting the order he violated by entering school grounds. He was given a summons for a clerk magistrate hearing seeking to charge him with trespassing under G.L. c. 266 §120. Today the clerk magistrate declined to issue the criminal complaint and the case was dismissed.

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Charges of Leaving the Scene With Personal Injury do Not Issue After Clerk Magistrate Hearing

Stephen Neyman — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:59:43 GMT

In the spring police were called to a scene for a hit and run. Upon arrival they found a woman who had been hit and run over by a car. The driver did not stop as the law requires. The woman was taken to the hospital to address multiple injuries, many of which required surgery. Investigating officers located security cameras. From that they were able to identify the car that hit the woman. It was registered to our client who was subsequently summonsed for a clerk magistrate hearing seeking to charge him with leaving the scene of an accident with personal injury and for leaving the scene of an accident with property damage. Both of these crimes fall under G.L. c. 90 §24. Today, after a lengthy hearing the complaint was not issued.

Sex For a Fee Case Against Engineering Company CEO Dismissed After Clerk Magistrate Hearing

Stephen Neyman — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:09:29 GMT

Our client is an engineer with a PhD from a top 10 engineering university in the greater Boston area. This past spring he responded to a listing on the Internet offering sexual services for a negotiated fee. This is a common way for prostitutes to offer their services in a fairly discreet manner. Once the services and price were established the defendant went to the arranged meeting place. He was met by an undercover female police officer. She called his cell which rang in her presence thereby confirming their earlier telephone contact. The officer quickly identified herself and provided our client with a summons for a clerk magistrate hearing seeking charges for sex for a fee in violation of G.L. c. 272 §53. Attorney Neyman represented the man at the hearing. No complaint was issued.

General Continuance for Dental School Student Charged With Larceny Over $1,200

Stephen Neyman — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:06:36 GMT

Several months ago our client was arrested for stealing over $1,200 worth of goods from a large department store. She was released from custody and given an arraignment date for larceny over $1,200, a violation of G.L. c. 266 §30, a felony in Massachusetts. She immediately contacted our office. Prior to arraignment we were able to convince the district attorney’s office to reduce the felony to a misdemeanor, larceny under $1,200 prior to arraignment and to agree to a general continuance of the case for 9 months. This means that without any acceptance of responsibility, this case will be dismissed.

Not Guilty Verdict for Construction Company CEO Charged With OUI

Stephen Neyman — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:03:45 GMT

Our client owns a large commercial construction company in Boston. Last September he was driving through an upscale suburb, crossing the double solid lines and driving erratically. Another driver reported her observations to the police and followed the vehicle. She stayed in contact with the police who ended up also observing the car’s concerning movements. A motor vehicle stop was effectuated and the man was put through some standard field sobriety tests. He failed. He then took a portable breathalyzer and blew over a .10. He was charged with OUI liquor in violation of G.L. c. 90 §24. Attorney Neyman was hired. A few months ago we succeeded in getting the judge to suppress the field sobriety tests. Today, after trial the defendant was found not guilty.

Charges of Indecent Assault and Battery on a Person Over 14 and Assault and Battery Dismissed

Stephen Neyman — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:57:20 GMT

Our client is 83 years old living in the greater Boston area. In May of 2025 a woman claimed that while jogging near a park our client stopped her by pushing her, kissed her on the cheek and grabbed her breasts over her clothes. Our client denied the allegations and was charged with indecent assault and battery on a person over 14, G.L. c. 265 §13H and assault and battery, G.L. c. 265 §13A. It became apparent that our client’s memory and cognitive functioning was impaired. Accordingly, we arranged to have him evaluated by a forensic psychologist. These findings, along with his recent medical records confirmed that he suffers from dementia, a condition that will never improve. Accordingly we filed a motion to dismiss under G.L. c. 123 §16(f). That section permits a judge to dismiss a matter over the objection of the prosecution if it is determined that the defendant will never be competent to stand trial. The motion was allowed and all charges were dismissed.

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Early Termination of Probation Granted For Entrepreneur Convicted of Drug Distribution

Stephen Neyman — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:41:05 GMT

Several years ago the defendant pleaded guilty to possession with the intent to distribute cocaine under G.L. c. 94C §32A. The charges were reduced from trafficking cocaine in violation of G.L. c. 94C §32E. He was a model probationer, getting a real estate license, becoming a licensed tax preparer and managing a large franchise for a national car rental company. He wanted to terminate his probation early and he hired our office to do so. Earlier today, Attorney Neyman convinced the district attorney, probation officer and judge that this was deserved. The judge with the agreement of the prosecutor and probation terminated our client’s probation.

Charges of Possession of a False or Stolen RMV Document and Underage Possession of Alcohol Against College Student do Not Issue After Clerk Magistrate Hearing

Stephen Neyman — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:36:08 GMT

In May of this year, our client, a young woman who just finished her freshman year in college was caught in a bar using someone else’s driver’s license and possessing alcohol while underaged. She was issued a summons for a clerk magistrate hearing for violating G.L. c. 90 §24B, using a false or stolen driver’s license and for violating G.L. c. 138 §34C, being a minor in possession of alcohol. We succeeded in getting the police detectives and clerk magistrate not to issue the criminal complaint.

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Pretrial Probation Terminated Early

Stephen Neyman — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:13:12 GMT

Several months ago our client was accused of pointing a gun at some roommates. The police never found the weapon. He was charged with assault by means of a dangerous weapon pursuant to G.L. c. 265 section 15B. We were able to get him pretrial probation under G.L. c. 276 section 87. The pendency of the probation impacted our client’s employment opportunities. The remedy was to move the Court to terminate the pretrial probation early. The district attorney and the judge agreed with our request. Today, probation were terminated and the case was dismissed.

Charges of Domestic Assault and Battery do Not Issue After Clerk Magistrate Hearing

Stephen Neyman — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:03:45 GMT

On May 4, 2026 police were called by a woman about a domestic assault and battery committed by her husband. She reported that about 7 hours earlier her husband returned home from an event extremely intoxicated. The couple began arguing about citizenship issues. She claimed that our client pushed her in the chest several times, causing her physical harm. The police could not locate the husband at that time. Rather than attempt to arrest the man, the police summonsed him to the courthouse for a clerk magistrate hearing alleging domestic assault and battery in violation of G.L. c. 265 section 13M. The clerk magistrate agreed with our argument that the allegation was dubious and that the complaint should not issue. Had this complaint been issued our client’s efforts toward obtaining his citizenship would have been damaged.

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Motion to Suppress Drugs Seized During Search of Storage Facility and House Allowed

Stephen Neyman — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:47:40 GMT

Our client is charged with trafficking cocaine in excess of 200 grams, G.L. c. 94C section 32E, 3 counts of trafficking fentanyl , G.L. c. 94C section 32E and distribution of cocaine, G.L. c. 94C section 32A. The district attorney alleged that in April of 2025 police in a southeastern Massachusetts obtained a warrant to track movement of the defendant’s car. While following he vehicle he was observed engaging in several hand to hand sales to an informant. He was also observed leaving a particular residence prior to and subsequent to these deals. Additionally, the tracking device showed him frequently vesting a storage facility. Based on this information, search warrants for the residence and the storage facility were granted. The searches revealed quantities of cocaine in excess of 200 grams and quantities of fentanyl in excess of 36 grams. If convicted he faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 12 and 5 years respectively. Our office challenged the constitutionality of the search warrants. We believed that case law did not support the issuance of the search warrants for the home and the storage facility. We filed and argued a motion to suppress asserting that challenge. The judge agreed. The drugs seized as a result of the search warrants for the home and the storage facility are now suppressed.

Charges of Indecent Assault and Battery and Domestic Assault and Battery Against Sales Executive Dismissed

Stephen Neyman — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:40:01 GMT

Last year our client and his girlfriend lived together for several months. The relationship started to fizzle out and conflict arose between the parties. Inexplicably, earlier this year the woman complained to the local police that our client had struck her and sexually abused her by touching her breasts, buttocks, kissing her and grabbing her genital area all without consent. Our client was charged with indecent assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 section 13H and domestic assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 section 13M. Attorney Neyman was hired to represent him. Our investigation disclosed material highly suggestive of the fact that the woman was lying about our client’s actions. We brought this to the attention of the prosecution. A meeting between the district attorney and the woman ulitmately resulted in today’s dismissal of all charges.

Pretrial Probation for PhD Candidate on Charges of Violation of a 209A Restraining Order and Criminal Harassment, Dismissal of Intimidation of a Witness Charge

Stephen Neyman — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:18:36 GMT

In January of this year, our client, a PhD candidate at a prestigious local university had a falling out with a woman with whom he had a relationship. The woman got a 209A restraining order against him as a result. The police assisting her helped her obtain criminal harassment charges under G.L. c. 265 section 43A. They did this after learning that our client had a fixation on the woman, aggressively pursued her after the breakup and was delusional about their future. A few days later our client contacted woman and was charged with violating the restraining order under G.L. c. 209A section 7 and intimidation of a witness for threatening her to “drop” the charges against him or he would retaliate against her. This is a crime under G.L. c. 268 section 13B, a felony for intimidation of a witness. He was charged with this as well. Today, we were able to get the intimidation of a witness charge dismissed. Pretrial Probation under G.L. c 276 section 87 was imposed on the remaining charges. The case will be dismissed soon.

Charges of Domestic Assault and Battery Dismissed After Successful Opposition to Excited Utterance Motion

Stephen Neyman — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:07:32 GMT

In April of this year police responded to a call for a domestic disturbance. The defendant and her husband lived in a large apartment building. When the police arrived the located the victim in an elevator holding on to his groin area. When asked what happened he answered that his wife “kicked him in the balls”. The wife are located and questioned. She was arrested based on the husband’s statement and charged with domestic assault and battery in violation of G.L. c. 265 section 13M. The district attorney learned quickly that the husband intended to exercise his marital privilege. Accordingly, the prosecutor filed a motion to admit the statement of the victim under the excited utterance exception to the hearsay rule. Today, a judge denied that motion. After that decision the case was dismissed.

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Criminal Complaint Application Against Physician for Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle is Denied After Clerk Magistrate Hearing

Stephen Neyman — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:58:08 GMT

Our client is a well known surgeon. In April of this year he was involved in a serious car accident. Witnesses to the crash told responding police officers that our client was driving at a high rate of speed. He unlawfully passed several vehicles crossing over the double yellow lines to do so. He crashed into a truck causing damage to both vehicles. He was cited with negligent operation of a motor vehicle under G.L. c. 90 section 24. We represented him at a clerk magistrate hearing earlier today. Attorney Neyman prevailed upon the magistrate not to issue the complaint. The matter was dismissed.

Diversion Allowed for Two Men Charged With Soliciting a Prostitute

Stephen Neyman — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:45:59 GMT

Over the weekend several sting operations targeting people soliciting prostitutes were operating through eastern Massachusetts. Two of the men caught up in this were arrested and charged with soliciting a prostitute also known as sex for a fee. This is a misdemeanor under G.L. 272 section 53. Attorney Neyman was hired. At the arraignment he convinced the judge, over the objection of the district attorney, to impose diversion under G.L. c. 276A. Provide the men successfully complete a 16 hour online prostitution awareness course all charges will be dismissed in 6 weeks.