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Motion to Amend Conditions of Release Against School Teacher Allowed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:01:55 GMT

Our client is accused of two counts of annoying and accosting two students in his class in violation of G.L. c. 272 section 53. One of his conditions of release was to stay away from the school he taught at. We moved to modify his conditions of release to eliminate that requirement. We argued that since both students no longer attended that school the requirement was unnecessary and oppressive. The judge agreed with our argument and the condition was removed.

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Bail Conditions Against Man Charged With Indecent Assault and Battery Modified to Permit Travel

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:18:10 GMT

Our client owns a business that requires him to travel to locations throughout the country. He was charged with indecent assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 section 13H a couple of months ago. We did not represent him at his arraignment. At that time the judge ordered him to remain in Massachusetts and wear a GPS with the victim’s home as an exclusion zone. Our office was subsequently hired. Today we were able to modify the conditions of release to permit travel to the various locations where his business provides services.

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Motion to Modify Continuance Without a Finding Allowed and Probation to Terminate Early

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:07:39 GMT

Recently we resolved a case in which our client was charged with assaulting someone with a firearm under G.L. c. 265 section 15B. The client was given a continuance without a finding for one year, administrative probation. Since he lives out of state the interstate compact law was triggered. This adversely impacted his ability to travel and imposed significant unexpected probationary hardships. We went back into court and modified his conditions of probation by terminating his probation early. The case is now officially dismissed.

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Charges of Assault and Battery With a Dangerous Weapon and Domestic Assault and Battery Against Detective Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 19:00:26 GMT

Our client is a detective with several years of service. In June of last year police were directed to a posh suburban neighborhood for a call that a woman was bleeding. The victim was in a dating relationship with our client. After an argument she began to pack her belongings, threatening to move out of the couple’s home. She told the police that he tried to stop her. When it was clear that she was not going to stay he grabbed her cell phone and struck her with it on the head several times causing lacerations and significant bleeding. Our client was located a short time later and arrested. He was charged with domestic assault and battery, G.L. c. 265 section 13M and assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon under G.L. c. 265 section 15A. Anything short of a dismissal or an acquittal would result in our client losing his job. We scheduled this matter for trial as soon as the courts could hear the case. Today, all charges were dismissed.

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.

Pretrial Probation for Man Charged With Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:24:13 GMT

In March of 2020, several motorists operating on a major Massachusetts highway called 911 to complain of multiple motorcycles operating at a high rate of speed, weaving in and out of traffic and performing “wheelies”. This ultimately caused a serious crash among several cars. Four cars in all were impacted by this and ended up towed due to the collision. One of the motorcyclists also crashed at the scene. He was unable to start the motorcycle. As a result the police were able to interrogate him and learn the identity of the other defendants, one being our client. All were charged with negligent operation of a motor vehicle under G.L. c. 90 section 24. Our office was able to get pretrial probation under G.L. c. 276 87 for our client.

Gun Possession Charges Against Security Company CEO do Not Issue After Clerk Magistrate Hearing

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:47:11 GMT

Our client is a CEO of a major security company. Several weeks ago he was wrongly accused of a domestic assault and battery under G.L.Chapter 265 section 15M. We succeed in getting all charges dismissed prior to arraignment. However, a consequence of that arrest resulted in a search of our client’s house during which firearms were found. He was charged with violating G.L. Chapter 269 section 10(h). The circumstances of the search and seizure warranted a clerk magistrate hearing which was scheduled. Attorney Neyman represented the man on this charge. The clerk magistrate agreed with us that the search was unlawful and that no charges should have been filed. This is rare in gun cases and a credit to the clerk’s office and responsible officers for agreeing to dismiss this case.

OUI Charges Against Landscaper to Be Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:49:16 GMT

In April of this year Massachusetts State Police in southeastern Massachusetts observed a car swerving from lane to lane. It was accelerating and slowing down in an unpredictable manner. This occurred around 4:15 a.m. The vehicle was pulled over. The operator was incoherent. He was unable to perform any field sobriety tests. He started to vomit. The man admitted to drinking “some” beers and smoking marijuana. He was arrested and charged with OUI under G.L. c. 90 Section 24. A booking video showed the defendant vomiting at the police station and unable to respond to basic questions. Our office was hired to represent him. Today, all charges were continued without a finding and will be dismissed after successful completion of the 24D program.

Defendant in Major Cocaine Trafficking Case Released on Personal Recognizance

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:36:14 GMT

Our client is facing 12 years for trafficking cocaine in excess of 200 grams under G.L. c. 94C section 32 section 32E. He violated his conditions of release was was revoked under G.L. c. 276 section 58 for 90 days. We advanced this case and secured our client’s release based on nuances in the bail revocation statute that convinced the judge that our client did not belong in jail

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Charges of Domestic Assault and Battery and Strangulation Against Hedge Fund Manager Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:33:13 GMT

The defendant is a hedge fund manager living in New York. He was dating a woman from Massachusetts. The relationship was tumultuous. Last summer the two got into an argument that, according to the victim, became violent. Suspecting the man of cheating the victim grabbed his phone and scrolled through the messages. He tried to get it back. She claimed that while doing so he pushed her onto the bed and started to strangle her to the point where she had difficulty breathing. He then grabbed a bottle of pills and tried to force them in her mouth. The man was arrested and charged with domestic assault and battery G.L. c. 265 section 13M and strangulation G.L. c. 265 section 15D. Our office was hired. Our client denied the allegations and filed a cross complaint for domestic assault and battery against the girlfriend. He claimed that when she found the messages it was her, not him who became physically aggressive and violent. The cross complaint was issued. Today, both parties asserted their Fifth Amendment privileges and all cases were dismissed.

Petition to Seal Jeweler’s Criminal Record Allowed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Fri, 14 May 2021 11:18:59 GMT

Our client is a jeweler. We represented him for several cases in multiple courts in Massachusetts. All of his cases resulted in acquittals or dismissals. The client has several other business interests including owning a car auction, a contractor’s license and a residential real estate sales license. He wanted all of his cases sealed. Today, pursuant to G.L. c. 276 section 100C we were able to seal yet another of his cases.

Pretrial Probation for Charges of Inhaling a Toxic Substance Against Local Entrepreneur

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:21:55 GMT

Our client is a successful local entrepreneur who has opened many well established and attended businesses. On July 16, 2020 he was parked in a car with a friend. The location of where the vehicle was parked raised the suspicion of local patrol officers. They walked up to the car and observed the occupants, one of them our client, inhaling what they believed to be cartridges of nitrous oxide. After making this determination our client and the other individual were arrested. Our client was charged with inhaling a toxic substance in violation of G.L. c. 270 section 18. Attorney Neyman was hired and quickly negotiated pretrial probation under G.L. c. 276 section 87. All charges will be dismissed shortly. Our client will have no criminal record.

Request for Defendant to be Held Under G.L. c. 276 Section 58A Dangerousness Statute Denied After Hearing

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 15:08:43 GMT

The defendant is charged with rape under G.L. c. 265 section 22. He has been on bail for over a year waiting to have the case go to trial. A few days ago he was arrested and charged with the same crime as well as kidnapping under G.L. c. 265 section 26. Alarmed by the new allegations the district attorney’s office moved to revoke bail on the original case and move for dangerousness under the Massachusetts bail statute, G.L. c. 276 section 58A. The judge agreed to a finding of dangerousness however denied the prosecutor’s request to have the defendant held. He was released with conditions.

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Charges of Domestic Assault and Battery Against Software Engineer Dismissed on the Day of Trial

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 19:50:12 GMT

In December of 2019 the police Boston responded to a 911 call for a domestic assault. Upon arrival to the scene the officers encountered a young woman who claimed that during an argument her husband bit her thumb and punched her in the head with a closed fist. The officers observed the injuries and located the woman’s husband not far from the scene. The victim claimed that this had occurred recently in another state. The defendant was arrested and charged with one count of domestic assault and battery in violation of G.L. c. 265 Section 13M. Attorney Stephen Neyman was hired immediately. The defendant, a software engineer could not afford a result short of a dismissal or an acquittal making a continuance without a finding not an option. After a lengthy pretrial process Attorney Neyman was able to schedule the case for trial. Today, all charges were dismissed.

Charges of Carrying a Firearm and Improper Storage of a Firearm Dismissed After Several Months of Pre-Trial Litigation

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 18:44:02 GMT

Our client is an accountant at the largest accounting firm in the country. He is from Connecticut where he is licensed to carry a gun. He has frequent business meetings in Massachusetts and travels here regularly for work. Nearly one year ago he was in Massachusetts on business. His gun was in the car loaded. He forgot to take it out before he left home. While at work, his car was stolen. He properly reported the theft. He also admitted to having a firearm in the car. When the car was located and gun was found. It was operable and not properly stored. The defendant was charged with violating G.L. c. 269 Section 10a and G.L. c. 140 Section 131L, carrying a firearm and improper storage respectively. Attorney Neyman was hired to defend the man. After nearly a year of hard fought litigation Attorney Neyman was able to convince the district attorney’s office to nolle prosse the case.

Charges of Discharging a Firearm Within 500 Feet of a Building do not Issue After Clerk Magistrate Hearing

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 20:34:57 GMT

On March 17, 2019 the defendant was at his home in a dense residential neighborhood. He was manipulating his gun. It accidentally discharged and the police were called. The investigation led to the issuance of a summons for a clerk magistrate hearing charging a violation of G.L. c. 269 section 12E. This is a misdemeanor in Massachusetts. Attorney Stephen Neyman was retained to defend this case. At a clerk magistrate hearing we were able to convince the clerk magistrate not to issue the complaint.

Restraining Order Does Not Get Extended After Hearing

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Tue, 07 May 2019 11:26:28 GMT

We represent the defendant. He was served with a restraining order several months ago. He went into court without a lawyer and tried to convince the judge not to issue the order. He did not succeed. He then retained our office to fight the extension efforts. Even though the ex-wife fought our efforts with a very talented lawyer we succeeded in convincing the judge not to extend the 209A restraining order.

Personal Recognizance For Man Charged With Domestic Assault and Battery and Intimidation of a Witness

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 17:39:35 GMT

Over the weekend, Lexington, Massachusetts police were called for a domestic assault. They were called by the victim, the defendant’s wife. The victim reported that following an argument she was struck by the defendant. She had bruising consistent with her complaints. She further stated that the defendant had kicked her in the thigh and in the side of the head. While the victim called 911 the defendant took the phone from her. The defendant was arrested and charged with assault and battery on a family household member (domestic) under G.L. c. 265 Section 13M and intimidation of a witness in violation of G.L. c. 268 Section 13B. Attorney Neyman was hired and was able to maintain personal recognizance. The no contact and stay away orders issued by the arresting officers were vacated by the judge as well.

Domestic Assault and Battery and Felony Larceny Case Against School Teacher Dismissed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 17:52:14 GMT

The defendant is a teacher in Massachusetts public schools. On April 12, 2018 Boston Police received a call for a domestic assault in progress. When they arrived at the scene they were met by two individuals who told them that they heard loud noises followed by slapping sounds, threats and screaming. They further stated that they encountered a woman who had noticeable redness and bruising on her face. They escorted her to safety until the police arrived. The officers interviewed the victim who told them that her boyfriend, the defendant had punched her in the face during an argument and that he had stolen her cell phone. He was charged with domestic assault and battery, G.L. c. 265 Section 13M and felony larceny over $250 in violation of G.L. c. 266 Section 25(b). Attorney Neyman was hired. Today, all charges were dismissed.

Continuance Without a Finding on Sex For a Fee Case Sealed

Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Team — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 17:53:44 GMT

The defendant received a continuance without a finding on a sex for a fee case, G.L. c. 272 Section 53A towards the end of last year. He satisfied the probationary conditions and the matter was dismissed. It remained on his CORI and he was unable to obtain employment. He hired our office to seal his CORI so that he could get back to work. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to have the petition to seal under G.L. c. 276 Section 100A allowed.