Charges of Open and Gross Lewdness and Indecent Assault and Battery Against Economist to be Dismissed After Continuance Without a Finding (CWOF)

Our client is an economist with several graduate degrees. In 2023, as a result of a mental health break he was charged with two felony sex crimes. The first case involved him flashing his genitals to an unsuspecting woman in a local convenience store. The action resulted in him getting a clerk magistrate for violating G.L. c. 272 section 16. The complaint did not issue. Rather, the matter was continued to be dismissed on the condition that he not have any criminal legal problems for one year. Unfortunately, a few month later he exposed himself again, this time at another story. While exposing himself he masturbated and ejaculated on a woman. He was charge with indecent assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 section 13H. He was also charged with open and gross conduct. A charge of assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon also issued under G.L. c. 265 section 15A. We had our client evaluated for a risk assessment by a forensic psychologist. Her report gave the judge confidence that a resolution by means of a continuance without a finding (CWOF) is the appropriate solution to this case. The case was in fact continued without a finding for two years on the condition that our client undergo regular mental health counseling.

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