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Our client is a college student. In August of last year he, along with other men his age were observed stealing catalytic converters from several cars in a city north of Boston. The police responded to an eyewitness report of this activity and quickly learned that the defendant was driving the car leaving the crime scene. The police stopped him and located the stolen parts. He was charged with taking and stealing motor vehicle parts G.L. c. 266 section 28 and possession of burglarious tools G.L. c. 266 section 49. Both of these are felonies in Massachusetts. More importantly, any conviction or admission to taking and stealing motor vehicle parts results in a revocation of driving privileges. Attorney Stephen Neyman was able to get these charges dismissed. 

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Our client is a prominent attorney working for a large nationally renowned law firm. In June of this year it is alleged that she rear ended another automobile and left the scene. A summons for a clerk magistrate hearing was served charging her with leaving the scene after property damage, G.L. c. 90 section 24. Today, we convinced the clerk magistrate not to issue the complaint. 

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Several months ago our client got into a vicious argument with her boyfriend's former girlfriend. The argument became so nasty that our client threw a beer bottle at the girlfriend's car causing clearly visible damage. The police arrived. Our client admitted to the crime and was charged with malicious destruction to a motor vehicle under G.L. c. 266 section 28. That crime is a felony that has additional consequences. First, these charges cannot be continued without a finding. Second, a conviction of these charges results in a fine of twice the amount of damage sustained. Third, there is a loss of license associated with a conviction on this crime. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get our client pretrial probation under G.L. c. 276 section 87. 

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Our client is a non-citizen with a PhD in biophysics. The prosecution alleged that in January of 2020 our client and his mother engaged in a scheme to defraud their motor vehicle insurance company. They complained of an accident and personal injuries resulting from the negligence of another driver. Security footage showed otherwise, that there was no accident and that no one was injured. Our client and his mother were charged with making a false insurance claim G.L. c. 266 section 111 and attempt to commit a crime under G.L. c. 274 section 6. We fought successfully to avoid arraignment so that our client's efforts to obtain citizenship would not be in jeopardy. All charges are to be dismissed prior to arraignment. 

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In April of this year our client and two other individuals were riding their motorcycles in a posh Boston suburb. Officers observed the individuals violating several motor vehicle laws. They attempted to stop the riders. Two of them took off and avoided apprehension. Our client did not. He was cited for several civil motor vehicle violations as well as a criminal charge, failing to stop for a police officer G.L. c. 90 section 25. We were hired to represent the man. All charges were dismissed earlier today. 

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Before the laws in Massachusetts changed our client was charged with driving with an open container of alcohol in violation of G.L. c. 90 section 24I. Between the time he was charged and today the law changed thereby making this act no longer a crime. The charges were dismissed today. 

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Our client received a continuance without a finding on an OUI, G.L. c. 90 section 24D, receiving stolen motor vehicle under G.L. c. 266 section 28, leaving the scene with property damage G.L. c. 90 section 24, malicious destruction to property over $1,200 G.L. c. 266 section 127 and other related motor vehicle crimes. A condition of his probation was restitution. Our office vigorously litigated what we believed were frivolous claims made by the victim in this case. A restitution hearing pursuant to Commonwealth v. Henry took place over several different court dates. Today we prevailed on the judge to deny restitution to the victim. Our client owes no money. The CWOF ends shortly and all charges will be dismissed.

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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. 

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Our client is a non-citizen restaurant owner in the North Shore. Over the course of twenty plus years he has successfully opened and maintained several high end restaurants. In 2010 he applied for and obtained three separate Massachusetts drivers licenses in three different names. Registry of Motor Vehicles officials detected the fraud and three counts of false application for a license issued against our client. Each count is a felony carrying up to 5 years in state prison. More importantly, if convicted our client faced imminent deportation. The man now has a family and wants to obtain citizenship. Accordingly, he hired Attorney Stephen Neyman to represent him by removing the defaults and defending the charges. Our office successfully did both. All charged under G.L. c. 90 section 24B have been continued generally. They will be dismissed in a few months. 

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In June of 2019 police responded to a motor vehicle accident in a city just north of Boston. Several bystanders observed the incident and what followed. The police contacted the defendant who is 6'6" and weighs 275 pounds. The defendant began yelling and screaming at the officers. A witness who observed the incident told the officers that after the incident the defendant removed the license plate from his car and replaced it with another plate. The officers quickly learned that the plates belonged to another vehicle. Accordingly, they attempted to arrest the man. He resisted. He was ultimately subdued and charged with possessing a false or stolen RMV document G.L. c. 90 section 24B (a felony), resisting arrest G.L. c. 268 section 32B and disorderly person G.L. c. 272 section 53. After nearly two years of negotiation our office was able to get the defendant pretrial probation under G.L. c. 276 section 87. Since our client is not a citizen an adverse result would likely have resulted in deportation. 

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The defendant is a renowned chef. In the Fall of 2020 he was visiting Massachusetts looking at various locations to start another restaurant. Around 8:00 p.m. one evening he was driving on a major highway and observed by police driving in and out of lanes. He was overcorrecting when attempting to get back into his original lane. He was observed travelling in the breakdown lane as well, using this as a passing lane. His speed was clocked nearly 30 miles per hour over the speed limit. He was pulled over and charged with negligent operation of a motor vehicle under G.L. c. 90 section 24 and well as a marked lanes violation. He hired Attorney Stephen Neyman for his defense. Today, all charges were dismissed against our client. 

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The defendant is an aeronautical engineer. Two years ago he was driving his car erratically on a busy street. He approached a construction site and was signaled to slow down by a police officer working the construction site detail. Rather than slow down the man defiantly gave the middle finger to the police officer. He was tracked down by other officers in that department and cited for reckless operation of a motor vehicle in violation of G.L. c. 90 section 24. The defendant missed his arraignment and left the jurisdiction. A few weeks ago he came back to Massachusetts. Remembering that he was in default and that a warrant had been issued he contacted our office and retained Attorney Stephen Neyman. Today, we removed the default and had the warrant recalled. The district attorney's office agreed to dismiss all charges upon payment of court costs, prior to arraignment. The case is now dismissed. 

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On November 1, 2019 members of a suburban Boston police department responded to an accident scene. They immediately observed a car with extensive damage. The vehicle was running and the operator was not in the car. Bystanders told the officers that they had witnessed the incident and described the driver as a man wearing clown makeup and with particularized clothing. Within a few minutes the officers located our client. The witnesses made a positive identification of our client as the man who was driving the car. The police soon learned that the car had been stolen from outside of a restaurant in another municipality. Our client was arrested and charged with receiving a stolen motor vehicle, G.L. c. 266 section 28, leaving the scene of an accident with property damage, G.L. c. 90 section 24, OUI, G.L. c. 90 section 24, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, G.L. c. 90 section 24 and malicious destruction to property over $1,200 in violation of G.L. c. 266 section 127. Our office was retained to represent the defendant. Today, we were able to get the case continued without a finding. In one year the charges will all be dismissed. 

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Our client is a high school student who was charged with operating to endanger pursuant to G.L. c. 90 section 24. On June 29, 2020 police in an affluent suburb were called to an accident scene. An accident reconstruction team determined that the driver was speeding, driving erratically and not paying attention to the conditions of the roadway. He struck a mailbox and his car careened into a tree on the opposite side of the street from the mailbox. Lack of attention, negligence and operating in an endangering manner were determined and a summons for a clerk magistrate hearing issued. Our office succeeded in getting the clerk magistrate not to issue the complaint. 

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Our client recently graduated from high school. He is a freshman in college. In March of this year, without his parents permission the man took his parents car for a ride. He does not have a driver's license. The man picked up his girlfriend and the two went for a ride. While on the ride our client lost control of his vehicle and damages personal property of a city resident as well as a utility pole. He was given a citation for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in violation of G.L. c. 90 section 10 and operating to endanger under G.L. c. 90 section 24. Attorney Stephen Neyman was hired to represent the man. Today, after a clerk magistrate hearing, no charges were issued. 

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Last fall the defendant was driving in an affluent Boston suburb. A police officer in that town was conducting a random license plate query. The defendant was driving a car that belonged to someone else. The vehicle was uninsured and unregistered. The woman was issued a citation and ultimately summonsed to court on counts of Operating with a Suspended Registration under G.L. c. 90 section 23 and operating uninsured under G.L. c. 90 section 34J. She defaulted and was arrested and eventually retained our office to represent her. The default was removed and we prevailed upon the district attorney's office to agree to a dismissal prior to arraignment. 

This case was determined telephonically due to the courts being closed

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In the fall of 2019 the defendant was operating on a highway in the southeastern part of Massachusetts. The traffic was heavy due to an accident and witnesses suggested that he was in a rush, weaving from lane to lane at an unsafe speed. While doing so the defendant side swiped another vehicle, causing damage. He left the scene. The victim called the police. A state trooper was nearby. He met with our client and the victim and issued a citation for our client charging him with leaving the scene of an accident after property damage, G.L. c. 90 section 24. Attorney Neyman was retained to represent the man. Today, all charges were dismissed. 

This case was determined telephonically due to the courts being closed

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The defendant is a college student who back in December was charged with negligent operation of a motor vehicle in violation of G.L. c. 90 Section 24. The police reported that on a Sunday in December around 3:00 a.m. they received a call for an accident with an indication that a vehicle had struck a home. Officers observed the defendant sitting on the ground near the vehicle and obviously upset. Officers inquired about the origin of the accident. The defendant was unable to state with certainty what had happened, instead advising the officers that he must have fallen asleep at the wheel. The charges that issued were today continued without a finding. In six months or less this case will be dismissed. 

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Our client was given a continuance without a finding on a highly publicized "road rage" incident. A condition of her probation was to perform community service. The probation department insisted that this be done through the probation department requiring our client to report to the courthouse on weekend mornings, board a bus and perform community service as directed by the probation department. This presented a tremendous hardship to our client. Consequently, we prevailed upon the district attorney's office, the probation department and the judge to modify the conditions of probation to permit performing community service at a non-profit establishment more convenient to our client. 

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Several days ago the defendant was driving in a southeastern Massachusetts town. A routine plate inquiry revealed that the registration had been suspended for an expired registration sticker. A summons charging a violation of G.L. c. 90 section 23 was sent to the defendant's home however he never received it. Consequently, he was in default and a warrant for his arrest had issued. He was taken into custody and released on his promise to appear in the court that issued the summons. At that time our office was hired to represent the man. We succeeded in getting all charges dismissed on the day of arraignment.

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On October 24, 2018 the defendant was driving on a suspended license. He drove alongside a state police cruiser nearly hitting the cruiser. The officer signaled for the defendant to pull over. He did not. Instead, he fled the area at a high rate of speed evading apprehension. The officer queried the vehicle that came back to the defendant. A registry of motor vehicles search revealed a photo of the operator. The officer confirmed that this was the person driving the car. The defendant was summonsed for arraignment on charges of failure to stop for a police officer G.L. c. 90 Section 25 and negligent operation of a motor vehicle G.L. c. 90 Section 24. He hired Attorney Stephen Neyman. Today, the defendant was not arraigned. His case was diverted pre-arraignment under G.L. c. 276A. After taking a safe driver class and a letter of apology to the state trooper the matter will be officially dismissed prior to arraignment.

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Our client is a medical student at a prestigious Boston area medical school. His license to operate a motor vehicle had been suspended for non-payment of moving violations. He was unaware of this and continued to drive. About three weeks ago he was pulled over for making an illegal turn. The officer quickly learned that the license had been suspended. The defendant was issued a summons for a clerk magistrate hearing under G.L. c. 90 Section 23. This is commonly known as OAS in Massachusetts. The defendant's car was towed. He hired our office to represent him at the hearing. Today, with proof that he had paid the outstanding fines the case was dismissed. No complaint issued.

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The defendant is an investment banker with a high profile job in Boston. Several weeks ago he was stopped during a routine motor vehicle. It was quickly determined that the man did not have a valid driver's license and that the car he was driving was not insured. He was summonsed to a clerk magistrate hearing charged with violations of G.L. c. 90 Section 10 and G.L. c. 90 Section 34J. Our office was hired to represent the accused. Today, we were able to get all charges dismissed.

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In late November, 2017 the defendant was stopped at a light. A Massachusetts State Trooper made a routine query of the license plates and learned that the vehicle was not insured, nor was it registered. The driver was given a summons for a clerk magistrate hearing charging violations of G.L. c. 90 Section 34 and G.L. c. 90 Section 23. The defendant missed the hearing and a criminal complaint issued. The defendant then hired Attorney Stephen Neyman to represent her. Attorney Neyman advanced the case and succeeded in getting all charged dismissed prior to arraignment.

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The defendant is a radiologist working at a prestigious hospital in the greater Boston area. On October 28, 2017 a police officer on routine patrol observed a car being operated with an expired registration sticker. The vehicle was stopped and the officer quickly learned that the operator had no insurance, was driving an unregistered car and had failed to notify the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles of an address change. She was charged with violating G.L. c. 90 Section 23 and G.L. c. 90 Section 26A. Attorney Neyman was hired to represent the defendant at a clerk magistrate hearing. Today, after the hearing, no complaint was issued.

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The defendants in this case swapped cars without going through appropriate channels. In doing so, one of the defendants took plates from his previous car and put it on his new car. He also failed to have an inspection sticker on his car. On December 26, 2016 one of the defendants was pulled over for not having the inspection sticker. During the stop the officer learned of the plate violation. The defendant was issued a citation for violating G.L. c. 90 Section 23, plate violation and G.L. c. 90 Section 20, no inspection sticker. He applied for a clerk magistrate hearing. Today, our office was able to get the charges dropped. No complaint issued.

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The defendant was involved in a motor vehicle crime incident over one year ago. Our office succeeded in getting all charges dismissed with the understanding that the victim could have a hearing on the issue of restitution. The victim complained that our client's actions resulted in a substantial financial loss totaling several thousand dollars. A restitution hearing was scheduled for today. Attorney Neyman was able to get all the matter dismissed. Our client owes the victim nothing.

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The defendant owns a large web based company in New England. The prosecution alleged that a few months ago a Boston, Massachusetts police officer stopped a vehicle being driven by a woman. The vehicle belonged to our client who was in the front passenger seat. The woman, after producing her license was cited for various motor vehicle infractions. Several weeks later a woman with the same name as the operator of our client's car appeared at the police station when she learned about the previously issued citations. It turns out that this woman lost her license at a local bar and the person driving our client presented this document when she was stopped. Consequently, our client was charged under Melanie's law, G.L. c. 90 Section 12 for knowingly permitting an unlicensed driver to operate his car. He hired Stephen Neyman for the case. Today, at a clerk magistrate hearing all charges were dismissed.

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The defendant manages a car dealership in suburban Boston. He has a significant criminal record involving multiple motor vehicle crime convictions. Several weeks ago he was caught driving without being licensed. A conviction would result in a guaranteed loss of license and he would have been terminated from his employment. He hired Attorney Neyman to represent him. Today, notwithstanding he criminal record the case was continued without a finding. The charges will be dismissed in a few months and he will not lose his license.

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The prosecution alleged that on September 1, 2014 the defendant was driving his car at a high rate of speed on a busy suburban street. He was driving erratically and while attempted to avoid one car the driver struck the curb, bounced back into the roadway, struck two other vehicles and flipped over several times. Several witnesses corroborated these facts and the defendant was charged with negligent operation of a motor vehicle in violation of G.L. c. 90 Section 24 and other related offenses. The defendant has a significant driving record. That notwithstanding, Attorney Neyman was able to get the case continued without a finding. All charges will be dismissed if the defendant remains free of criminal conduct for the next year.

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The defendant is a twenty year old auto mechanic hoping to be accepted into the military. Several months ago he was driving an older model car down a residential road about eighty miles per hour. He nearly his an oncoming police vehicle. The officer turned around, put on his lights and went after the car. The driver attempted to flee the scene in the car, running a stop sign and refusing to stop for the officer. He was eventually stopped, arrested and charged with violating Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 90 Section 24, operating recklessly and operating to endanger. The man has a significant driving history. Nevertheless, today, Attorney Neyman was able to get all charges continued without a finding. The case will be dismissed in a few months.

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The prosecution alleged that several months ago a Massachusetts State Police Officer was travelling southbound on Route 95 when he was passed at a high rate of speed by a vehicle being driven by a young male. The man was on probation for OUI and not permitted to operate a motor vehicle. He was stopped at which time the officer learned of his license suspension. The man was charged with operating on a suspended license for OUI in the Wrentham District Court. Today, Attorney Stephen Neyman was able to get the charges dismissed on court costs.

Several weeks ago a state police officer stopped to investigate what appeared to be an abandoned car just off of the breakdown lane on a local highway. He illuminated his flashlight and observed a man, the defendant sleeping in the vehicle. The trooper made an inquiry about the status of the man and the vehicle to his dispatcher. He learned that the defendant was driving without insurance. A complaint application was served and a complaint issued. Today, Attorney Neyman had the case dismissed prior to arraignment.

On May 16, 2014 Canton Police officers on patrol near a local sports bar observed a car being driven by a young man exit the bar parking lot, accelerate rapidly and spin the tires causing a squealing noise. The car sped into the roadway recklessly causing a danger to the public. The vehicle then took an abrupt turn and cross the marked double yellow lines. It continued on, swerving dramatically in the roadway and accelerating rapidly at intermittent times. The car then traveled at a speed of 80 in a 30 mile an hour zone. The driver then screeched on is brakes when coming to a stop for the pursuing police officers. He was charged with reckless operation of a motor vehicle. The case was continued without a finding and will be dismissed after the completion of a short period of probation.

The prosecution alleged that on May 8, 2014 a Wilmington, Massachusetts police officer observed a car being driving by our client speeding on Route 93. The officer followed the car and saw it cross the marked yellow lines on several occasions without signaling and erratically. The officer stopped the man, a local social worker. The officer asked for the defendant's license and registration. The license had been suspended due to several previous motor vehicle violations and crimes. The officer arrested the man and scheduled the case for arraignment for a criminal motor vehicle offense. Attorney Neyman was able to get all charges dismissed today.

The defendant is a mechanic living in Everett, Massachusetts and not a citizen. Several months ago he was stopped for a civil motor vehicle infraction in Lynn, Massachusetts. The officer who stopped him immediately learned that the man did not have a valid driver's license. A criminal background check revealed that this same man had two prior identical offenses in Massachusetts. He was charged with operating without a driver's license and without insurance. That fact that his is not a citizen made it imperative that nothing short of the charges being dismissed was necessary. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get the charges dismissed.

Brookline District Court: The prosecution alleged that on February 16, 2011 a Brookline Police Officer observed a man driving his motor vehicle at a high rate of speed. The operator was pulled over and asked to produce his license and registration. The officer learned that the individual did not have a driver's license. The man was arrested. While at the police station a booking search was conducted. During the search officers found three bags containing a quantity of cocaine consistent with personal use or simply drug possession. The man was charged and defaulted. Subsequently our office was retained. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to remove the default and get the Motor Vehicle case dismissed. The prosecution agreed to pretrial probation for the drug case meaning that if the defendant remain free from criminal trouble all charges will be dismissed. This will have no effect on his immigration status.

Waltham District Court: The prosecution alleged that on May 18, 2012 a Watertown police officer observed the defendant operating a motor vehicle while exiting the parking lot of a local coffee shop. The operator left at a high rate of speed and accelerated when he heard the police behind him. Once a stop was effectuated the defendant became unruly, threatening the police officer. He did not have a license, and was charged with Disorderly Person and Operating Without a License among other Motor Vehicle Crimes. Today, Attorney Stephen Neyman was able to get all charges dismissed on court costs.

Woburn District Court: The prosecution alleged that on July 20, 2011 Massachusetts State Police were notified about a road rage incident having occurred on Route 128 (95) southbound in Woburn, Massachusetts. Police arrived to interview the victim who stated that while jostling for lane access the victim gave our client the finger. The parties exited the highway, still engaging one another. While at a red light our client got out of his car, confronted the victim and kicked his car. The investigating officer found a shoe print in the side of the car that matched our client's shoe. The car was significantly damaged. Today, Attorney Neyman succeeded in having the charges dismissed. No complaint will issue.

Malden District Court. The prosecution alleged that on January 10, 2010 Wakefield police were dispatched to the scene of an accident. An eyewitness came forward and told the police that he saw the defendant trying to pass a pickup truck on a single lane road clearly marked with no passing solid yellow double lines. The operator of the lead vehicle tried to prevent our client from passing. The interaction continued through the center of the town of Wakefield. The lead vehicle came to a stop and was rear ended by the defendant in a manner that the witness suggested was intentional. Attorney Neyman represented the defendant at the Clerk's Hearing. The clerk agreed to continue the case for six months. If the defendant stay free from criminal legal trouble and civil Motor Vehicle Violations the case will be dismissed. No complaint will issue.

Haverhill District Court. The prosecution alleged that our client, a Boxford, Massachusetts man was pulled over by local police for operating erratic operation of his motor vehicle. When the police approached they noticed something suspicious about his inspection sticker. Upon closer examination it was learned that the sticker was in fact removed from another vehicle, photocopied and placed on the windshield of our client's car. Our client was charged with various Motor Vehicle Crimes. At a Clerk's Hearing Attorney Neyman was able to convince the clerk magistrate not to issue the complaint.

Wrentham District Court Docket Number: 09-1830. The prosecution claimed that on June 7, 2009 the defendant made an erratic lane change and drove past a Massachusetts State Trooper at over 80 miles per hour. The officer followed the car and observed it weave in and out of traffic. The driver attempted to evade apprehension and was ultimately stopped. She was charged with negligent operation of a motor vehicle and other motor vehicle offenses. At the pre-trial our office got the criminal charges dismissed.

Concord District Court # 08-1315. Massachusetts State Police reported that on July 26, 2008 at 5:47 a.m. a trooper was dispatched to Concord for a report of a one car accident. When he arrived to the scene he observed the defendant's car down an embankment lying on its side with the undercarriage facing towards the roadway. The trooper next saw the defendant covered in dirt stains. When asked how the accident happened the defendant stated that when he went to answer his cell phone he lost sight of the road and ended up in a ditch. The trooper also detected a strong odor of alcohol on the defendant. Today our office succeeded in getting the negligent operation case dismissed. The defendant was also charged with OUI. That matter was continued without a finding and a G.L. c. 94D disposition was imposed. Our client will be permitted to operate with a restricted license for forty five days. Afterwards, his full operating privileges will be restored.