Criminal Law
2014
Natick Assault and Battery Case Dismissed
The client had a fight with a male friend of his ex-girlfriend and was charged with Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon. We prepared the case for trial as we could not negotiate an acceptable outcome with the District Attorney. On the trial date the Commonwealth was unable to prove the charge and the case […]
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Framingham F.B.I. Gun Issue
The client, a firearms instructor from North Carolina, had an assault charge in Framingham District Court in the early 1960’s. The case was “placed on file.” Almost fifty years later the F.B.I. notified the client that his right to own weapons was going to be revoked because of the Framingham charge. I went to court, […]
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Framingham OUI Drugs Changed to Reduced Charge
My client was charged with Operating Under The Influence of Drugs as well as three other motor vehicle charges. The case was prepared for trial and we would have presented witnesses to say that the client had marijuana on him and ready to smoke but had not had the opportunity to do so before being […]
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Framingham Drunk Driving Interlock Device Case
The client had several years ago been found guilty of OUI second offense. As a result she was required to install an Ingnition Interlock Device in her car when she was permitted to drive again. The requirements for an Interlock Device are strict, including regular service visits. The client got a notice that she had […]
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Natick Gun Charges Dismissed
My client, a retired military officer, had recently moved to Mass. and owned a number of guns. Inadvertently, he did not obtain the neccessary licensing when he moved to Mass. When the police came to the house where he was staying for an unrelated reason they saw the firearms and charged him with a number […]
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Natick 3rd Offense Drunk Driving Client Found Not Guilty
After totalling his car in an accident on Route 9 in Natick my client was charged with OUI 3rd, which carries a minimum jail sentence of six months. The car rolled over and the airbag deployed.I tried the case to a jury in Natick District Court and the jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty. My […]
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Palmer MA, Defendant Charged With Operating to Endanger
Palmer District Court-Clerk-Magistrate hearing. The defendant was charged with operating to endanger after an accident in which he struck another car from behind, and the car he struck flipped over and landed on its roof. I was able to convince the clerk-magistrate, with the help of an expert, not to issue a criminal complaint.
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Waltham MA, Second Offense OUI Solution
Waltham District Court-Defendant charged with second offense OUI, which involved a breathalyzer reading of .22 and an accident. I was able to convince the Judge, because the first OUI was 10 ½ years ago, to continue the case without a finding and give the defendant a first offense disposition.
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Framingham MA, Defendant Discharged From Probation With no Jail TIme
Framingham District Court- Defendant was on default for ten years after being found guilty of larceny and then failing to pay restitution and comply with other terms of probation. The defendant, a former drug addict, had a series of offenses in other states as well. The probation officer wanted defendant to serve six months in […]
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Framingham MA, Possession of Marijuana Charges Dismissed
Framingham District Court—the client, a twenty year-old young man was stopped late at night by the police for having a broken tail light. After searching the defendant and his car the defendant was charged with Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute. I filed a motion to suppress. After a hearing the Judge suppressed most […]
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