Massachusetts Felony Malicious Destruction of a Motor Vehicle Charges Dismissed and Criminal Records Sealed

Attorney Stephen Neyman successfully defended a Massachusetts restaurant owner facing five felony counts of malicious destruction of a motor vehicle in violation of G.L. c. 266, § 28(a). The charges were brought in two separate criminal complaints.

Rather than proceed to trial, Attorney Neyman negotiated a resolution under which the defendant was placed on pretrial probation pursuant to G.L. c. 276, § 87. After successfully completing the conditions of pretrial probation, the criminal charges were dismissed without a conviction.

Several years later, the client contacted Neyman Law seeking assistance with sealing the records of these criminal cases. Attorney Neyman filed a petition pursuant to G.L. c. 276, § 100C, requesting that the court seal the non-conviction records associated with both complaints.

At the sealing hearing, the District Attorney’s Office took no position on the petition. After considering the request, the judge allowed the petition and ordered the criminal records sealed.

As a result, the client obtained two important outcomes: the successful resolution of five felony-level criminal charges without a conviction and the subsequent sealing of the associated criminal court records.

Massachusetts Malicious Destruction of a Motor Vehicle Charges

Malicious destruction of a motor vehicle is prosecuted under G.L. c. 266, § 28(a). Depending on the circumstances, the offense carries significant potential penalties, including imprisonment in state prison.

A person facing malicious destruction of a motor vehicle charges in Massachusetts should understand the potential consequences of a conviction and the importance of exploring available defenses and alternative dispositions.

Sealing Massachusetts Criminal Records After Pretrial Probation

Successfully completing pretrial probation can result in the dismissal of criminal charges without a conviction. In appropriate cases, a defendant may subsequently petition the court to seal the records of dismissed criminal charges under G.L. c. 276, § 100C.

The court has discretion to allow a petition to seal when it determines that substantial justice would best be served by sealing the records.

Attorney Stephen Neyman represents individuals throughout Massachusetts facing serious criminal charges, including malicious destruction of property and other felony offenses.

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