Assault and Battery Charges Against Public School Teacher Dismissed at Clerk Magistrate Hearing

On July 3, 2014 Andover, Massachusetts police responded to a posh address after receiving a complaint of an assault and battery. They were met by the victim who had a split lip and some facial bruising. The home was chaotic. Several witnesses were interviewed all of whom identified the defendant as an assailant. The victim and another man stated that the defendant made crude comments about one of their wives, sparking some harsh words between the parties. The defendant then began swinging at both man, striking them and causing injuries. Officers sent out a description of the man whom they eventually located. The defendant and the victim both gave statements to the police that warranted the issuance of a summons for a clerk magistrate hearing. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to convince all parties not to pursue the matter. All charges were subsequently dismissed. No complaint issued.