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In October of 2023, our client, a constable, was serving an eviction summons. The tenant claimed that in the process, our client struck her several times causing her injuries. Responding police officers stated that the woman was crying inconsolably. She demonstrated the manner of the assault. Our client was summonsed for one count of assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 section 13A. Attorney Stephen Neyman was hired. He was able to show that the charges were fabricated and used to stall the eviction. Today, the charges were dismissed. 

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Our client is in private equity and manages funds for extremely wealthy people throughout the world. In July of this year he entered an Uber to take him home, a ride that usually takes 17 minutes. The driver did not speak English. Rather than following the app he drove around in circles for 38 minutes. The passenger demanded he stop the car. He exited and was met by police officers within seconds. The driver claimed that after a dispute our client kicked him and ripped his headset off and destroyed the equipment. An application for a criminal complaint charging assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 section 13A and vandalism under G.L. c. 266 section 126A followed. Attorney Stephen Neyman was hired to defend the man. At a clerk magistrate we convinced the magistrate not to issue the criminal complaint. The matter will be held for 6 months and dismissed provided our client does not commit any crimes. 

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Our client owns a large car dealership with locations all throughout Massachusetts. In May of last year police were dispatched to a nightclub for a report of a man arguing with a bouncer at the club. The responding officers observed the argument and proceeded to separate the parties. Our client was offended by the officer's actions and proceeded to push the officer, knocking his body worn camera to the ground. He was subdued, arrested and charged with assault and battery on a police officer, G.L. c. 265 section 13D, resisting arrest, G.L. c. 268 section 32B and disorderly person, G.L. c. 272 section 53. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get pretrial probation for our client under G.L. c. 276 section 87. All charges will be dismissed in a few months.

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Following a New Year's Eve celebration, a man was walking towards his car when he was approached by an aggressive woman demanding he give her a cigarette. When he refused the woman struck him several times. The man walked away. The woman approached him again and did the same thing. Again, our client walked away. The woman then spotted a police officer and complained that our client had struck her for no apparent reason. He charged with assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 section 13A. He hired our office to represent him. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get the charges dismissed prior to arraignment. 

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A year ago our client got into a fight during which he sustained severe injuries. Witnesses to the dispute all stated that our client approached the other party, reached his hand into the man's car and struck him several times. The other party got out of the vehicle and a fight commenced. Both individuals were charged with assault and battery in violation of G.L. c. 265 section 13A. After months of litigation and investigation, both parties agreed to take their respective 5th Amendment privileges. The district attorney's office was unable to proceed with the case and all charges were dismissed. 

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In February of this year our client and his roommate got into an argument that turned physical. The roommate ended up pushing our client who responded by punching him in the face. Our client called 911 and for some reason he was charged with assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 section 13A. We ended up filing a cross complaint that was issued by the clerk magistrate, also for assault and battery. A trial was scheduled for today. Both men invoked their 5th Amendment privileges and all charges got dismissed. 

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The defendant is a convenience store owner. In October of last year while working the store he stopped a woman who was routinely stealing goods from his store. He did not call the police, instead asking her not to return to the store again. Fearing he was going to report these multiple incidents to the police, she took a preemptive strike and called the police on him accusing him of threatening to commit a crime, specifically assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 section 13A. The threats charge violates G.L. c. 275 section 2. For some reason, the defendant missed a clerk magistrate hearing and a criminal complaint issued against him. That is when we were hired. Today, we convinced the district attorney's office to agree to a dismissal prior to arraignment. 

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After a night of drinking, two groups of men entered a late night pizza place around midnight. Words were exchanged between the groups and a fight ensued. The victim claimed that a co-defendant shoved him into a wall and that another man, our client, followed up by hitting him several times. The victim lost consciousness and was hospitalized. Our client was charged with assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 section 13a. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get a general continuance for our client. That means that in a few months, provided that our client remains free from criminal legal problems, all charges will be dismissed. Our  client does not have to appear in court. 

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Our client is a local union worker who was in a fight last May. The fight was captured on a surveillance camera. Both our client and the person with whom he was fighting were charged with assault and battery, G.L. c. 265 section 13A. The video was unclear as to who started the fight. Going to trial presented an unnecessary risk. Even though our client and the other party invoked their 5th amendment rights the video presented them with a dilemma. Consequently, our client (and the other party) opted for pretrial probation under G.L. c. 276 section 87. The case will be dismissed in 60 days. 

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Our client is a firefighter who has been working for a highly populated city for many years. In February of 2022, police were called for a report of a fight alleged to have occurred outside of a home. Independent eyewitnesses told the officers that during an argument our client hit his stepdaughter and her boyfriend. Physical evidence corroborated their observations. Our client was charged with two counts of assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 section 13A. Today, the day of trial, we were able to get all charges dismissed. 

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In July of 2021, officers from a large city outside of Boston responded to a call for a wellness check. When they got to the location they were told by the defendant's mother that he was undergoing a mental health episode. The officers confronted the man to try to help. The man lunged at one of the officer's holsters trying to get his gun. The other officers tried to subdue the defendant. He responded by hitting all four of the officers at the home. He was charged with assault and battery on a police officer prohibited by G.L. c. 265 section 13D. Today was the arraignment date. We were able to negotiate pretrial probation under G.L. c. 276 section 87, unsupervised. All charges will be dismissed soon. 

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In May of this year a woman entered a police station to make a complaint of an assault and battery involving a former family member. The woman told the police that she drove to our client's home to pick up her two children. When she got there our client supposedly confronted her in the car about her drinking and struck her several times. Our client was charged with assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 section 13A. At a clerk magistrate hearing today we got all charges dismissed. No complaint was issued. 

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On December 30, 2021 police in a suburban city responded to a 911 call for a domestic disturbance. The officers met with a witness who claimed to have observed our client severely beat his adult son after an argument over rent. Our client was arrested and charged with assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 section 13A. We were able to convince the prosecution that the allegations were untrue. As a result, the prosecutor moved the judge to dismiss the case. All charges were dismissed today. 

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Our client is a truck driver. In March of this year he and another man got into a dispute following a road rage incident in a crowded parking lot. The victim pulled a gun on our client and was charged with assault by means of a dangerous weapon G.L. c. 265 section 15B. Our client responded by kicking the man several times thereby dislodging the gun from his hand. Our client was charged with assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon, a shod foot in violation of G.L. c. 265 section 15B. Both parties were summoned for a clerk magistrate hearing. After the hearing, no complaint issued against our client. 

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Our client is a biomedical engineer with nearly forty years experience. He owns several patents and holds the highest security clearances available to civilians. In November of 2021 he and his wife had an argument. She claimed the argument became physical and that he struck her. Our client denies that any of this happened. The police were called. They aggressively subdued our client unnecessarily. This resulted in our client being injured. Consequently, and as is so often done, the police claimed that our client hit them. As a result, charges of domestic assault and battery G.L. c. 265 section 13M and assault and battery on a police officer G.L. c. 265 section 13D and resisting arrest G.L. c. 268 section 32B issued. The resisting arrest and domestic assault and battery charges were dismissed. The assault and battery on a police officer charges were generally continued for two weeks. This means that those charges will be dismissed in two weeks. 

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In February of 2020 police officers in an Essex County city were called for a large-scale brawl at a local nightclub. The officers conducted several interviews of witnesses and participants in the mele. They also obtained video footage of the incident. Our client was one of the people charged in this case. The charges were assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 section 13A. Today, all charges were dismissed. 

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Our client lives in a very expensive Boston suburb. She often takes her children to a local park. Several weeks ago she was at the park with her children and a friend. An unleashed dog ran up to our client, biting her and causing her to bleed. The dog owner ignored the incident, grabbed the dog and left. The injured woman went to confront the dog owner. While doing so she was physically assaulted. She responded in self defense. The police were called and each woman was summoned for a clerk magistrate hearing, charging each with assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 section 13. At the hearing we convinced the magistrate not to issue the criminal complaint. 

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The defendant is an engineer who was approached while in his car by several police officers. He refused to get out of his car and unlock the vehicle as demanded by the officers. The police ultimately broke his car window, pulled him out of the vehicle and arrested him, charging him with resisting arrest under G.L. c. 268 section 32B. We obtained a videotape of the incident and convinced the district attorney's office that prosecuting this case was not ethical. They agreed and filed a nolle prosse. The case was dismissed. 

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Our client is an engineer who recently graduated from college. He was at an outdoor bar and got into an argument with another patron, someone whom he had met at a party. The other patron claimed that our client hit him in the back of the head. He went to the police department and ultimately the clerk's office to file an application for a criminal complaint charging assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 section 13A. We convinced the clerk not to issue the complaint after demonstrating that the victim was applying for charges as a preemptive measure believing our client would do the same. 

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Our client works in the financial services industry and has been managing large funds for nearly three decades. About a year and half ago he was at a local bar enjoying food and drinks with some friends. Just before leaving the establishment our client went to the bathroom. On his way out he and another individual collided. Our client apologized. The other individual became aggressive. Our client believed that he was about to be struck by this man so he hit him first. Several patrons and staff members saw what our client did. However, they did not see what prompted this. The police were called and our client was charged with assault and battery on a elderly person causing bodily injury in violation of G.L. c. 265 section 13K. That is a felony in Massachusetts. A conviction or even a continuance without a finding would have resulted in our client losing his job. We scheduled the case for trial. On the day of trial we were able to get this charge dismissed. 

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Our client is a geologist living in another state. In December of 2019 he was in a taxicab with his brother. The cab driver took them to the desired location. Our client's brother attempted to make a payment with a credit card. The taxi driver refused to accept credit card payments even though his cab indicated that he would do so. An argument ensued and the cab driver kept the brother's credit card. Our client argued with the cab driver. The argument became physical. Our client then punched the cab driver in the mouth knocking out several of his teeth. He was charged with assault and battery in violation of G.L. c. 265 section 13A. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get the case continued without a finding. All charges will be dismissed in a few months. 

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In March of 2020 the CEO of a national asbestos removal company got into an argument with another man in his high rise condominium building. The victim claimed that the dispute was over endless nights of excessive noise and loud parties. After the argument he called the police and complained that during the argument our client pulled a knife on him and threatened to kill him if this happened again. The police located our client, arrested him and charged him with assault by means of a dangerous weapon in violation of G.L. c. 265 section 15B. Our client filed a cross complaint for assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 section 13A which was issued after a clerk magistrate hearing. The result was a mutual exercise of 5th Amendment privileges and all charges were dismissed. 

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The defendant is a nurse at a well known Massachusetts. In May of 2020 police in a Boston suburb responded to a call on which the caller hung up. They arrived to find the defendant, very upset and claiming that the police were not needed. Sensing something was wrong the officers persisted in their questioning. The defendant admitted to having stress due to the recent quarantine orders. She further stated that she and her boyfriend were experiencing struggles in their relationship. Officers observed school aged children in the home and interviewed them separate from the defendant. Their interviews disclosed that the defendant, their mother, had been physically abusive with them. The defendant's boyfriend corroborated the children's accounts. The police arrested our client and charged her with assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 section 13A. Attorney Stephen Neyman was hired to represent the defendant. Today, pretrial probation under G.L. c. 276 section 87 was imposed. All charges will soon be dismissed. The defendant will not have any collateral consequences with her employer. 

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In January of 2020 officers in a suburban Boston police department responded to a wellness call. When they arrived they were met by the defendant who admitted to making the call out of concern for a family member who was now fine. The officers insisted on following through with their investigation. The defendant resisted their efforts. He asked the police to leave. They would not. Consequently, our client pushed one of the officers. The other officers then attempted to arrest our client. He resisted. He was charged with assault and battery on a police officer in violation of G.L. c. 265 section 13D and resisting arrest under G.L. c. 268 section 32B. Attorney Neyman was hired to represent the defendant. Today, it was agreed that the matters would be continued without a finding for six months. At that time all charges will be dismissed. 

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On August 27, 2020 police in a suburban town were dispatched to a Chinese restaurant for a report of a bar fight. The owner of the restaurant, several employees and a few patrons provided similar accounts of the incident. In sum, our client and another patron got into an argument. Neither knew the other. The argument escalated into a physical altercation. The incident was caught on a security video. Both individuals were charged with assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 section 13A. Attorney Neyman contacted the other individual's lawyer. Both agreed to invoke their valid respective 5th Amendment rights. The judge permitted each to do so at the pretrial hearing. Consequently, the district attorney's office agreed that they could not proceed without the testimony of the defendants. The judge allowed our motions to dismiss. 

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The defendant holds a doctorate in several disciplines from top ten universities. He is engaged in medical research and is currently working towards eradicating fatal diseases worldwide. Several months ago our client was involved in an altercation with a taxicab driver. The driver claimed that during the course of the conflict our client spit on him. The police responded, obtained our client's name and issued a summons for him to attend a clerk magistrate hearing where he was charged with assault and battery in violation of G.L. c. 265 section 13A. He hired Attorney Neyman to represent him. The hearing was conducted and the victim appeared. We were able to demonstrate to the presiding magistrate that our client was not the individual who assaulted the victim. No probable cause was found and no complaint issued. 

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Our client is a non-citizen who was attending college in the United States on a student visa. Towards the end of last semester the man was found trespassing at a business in an industrial park. He was clearly intoxicated. The police tried to speak with the man to learn his identity. He became belligerent. Further attempts at conversation failed. The man became verbally abusive and then assaulted one of the police officers. He was charged with assault and battery on a police officer, G.L. c. 265 Section 13D and trespass, G.L. c. 266 section 120. Our office was hired to represent the man. We expedited the case and convinced the district attorney's office to agreed to our motion to dismiss. All charges were dismissed. The man is now able to continue with his education and his student visa will not be revoked. 

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In March of this year our client and another woman were driving on a major Massachusetts highway. After nearly getting run off of the road our client stopped to avoid a collision. The other vehicle stopped behind her and approached our client in a threatening manner. Our client was then attacked by the driver of the other car, a woman over the age of 60. Conflicting eyewitness accounts were related to the police who ultimately charged both defendants with various crimes. Our client was charged with assault, G.L. c. 265 Section 13A, assault and battery on a person over the age of 60, a felony under G.L. c. 265 Section 13K disorderly conduct under G.L. c. 272 Section 53 and reckless operation of a motor vehicle under G.L. c. 90 Section 24. This case was highly publicized. Attorney Neyman convinced the district attorney to reduce the felony to a misdemeanor and to have all charges continued without a finding. All charges will be dismissed after a successful completion of the probationary period. 

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Nearly a year and a half ago our client was in college getting his masters degree. He got into a fight with someone who had been with his girlfriend. Our client broke the victim's orbital bone and was charged with assault and battery causing serious bodily injury. This is a felony under G.L. c. 265 Section 13A(b). Attorney Neyman was able to convince the prosecutor that the felony portion of this complaint was unlikely viable under Massachusetts law. The prosecutor agreed and reduced the charge to simple assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 Section 13A. Attorney Neyman was able to get the defendant a continuance without a finding. He will not have a criminal record. 

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On January 1, 2019 the defendant was walking in an MBTA station. Police officers in the station observed the defendant covered in blood with bruises on his forehead and face. One of the officers approached the defendant to see if he needed assistance. While doing so the defendant, without explanation struck the officer in the head with his elbow. The defendant was arrested and charged with assault and battery on a police officer under G.L. c. 265 Section 13D. Today, prior to arraignment Attorney Neyman was able to convince the judge to dismiss the charges prior to arraignment.

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The defendant owns a large car dealership on southeastern Massachusetts. On August 18, 2018 he was attending a concert. He was highly intoxicated. Security personnel witnessed him strike an unsuspecting individual knocking him to the ground. The victim sustained some moderate injuries. Police were called and attempted to detain the subject. He resisted and was forcibly placed on the ground and handcuffed. He was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery G.L. c. 265 Section 13A and Disorderly Person G.L. c. 272 Section 53. He hired Attorney Stephen Neyman to represent him. Today, pretrial probation was imposed. The case will be dismissed in a few months.

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On August 18, 2018 a police officer was on detail patrol at a professional sporting event. He received a complaint of an assault in a men's room and also a report that there were several females in the men's room. The officer made contact with one of the females and asked her to leave the bathroom. In doing so he grabbed her arm. Seeing this, the girl's boyfriend shoved the officer against a wall. The defendant fled. The officer caught up to him, subdued him and placed him under arrest. The defendant was charged with resisting arrest, G.L. c. 268 Section 32B and assault and battery on a police officer, G.L. c. 265 Section 13D. Our office was hired. Today, we were able to get the defendant pretrial probation under G.L. c. 276 Section 87. After six months the case will be dismissed.

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The defendant is a college student with respectable grades attending a local university. On March 22, 2018 he was attending a party at the school and drinking some beer. He and several friends decided to leave the party and head towards their dorm room. While walking across campus they encountered another group. For reasons unexplained in the police report the groups exchanged words. One of the members of the defendant's group became engaged in a fist fight. The groups did not know one another. Subsequently, members of both groups engage on another in a fight. Most of the incident was caught on security videotape. One of the victims lost his teeth in the fight. Our client was one of several charged with assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 Section 13A. Attorney Neyman was retained to defend the man. Today, the matter was continued without a finding. If the defendant stays out of trouble the matter will be dismissed and he will have no criminal record.

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In April of this year campus police at a prestigious local university were called to a dormitory for a report of a fight. Upon arrival the officers soon learned that two roommates became involved in an altercation after one of them refused to turn off the lights in the room. The fight became violent and neighboring dorm residents called the police. After an investigation the defendant was charged with assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 Section 13A. A clerk magistrate hearing was scheduled. Today, our office succeeded in convincing the clerk magistrate not to issue the criminal complaint.

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Following a stressful day related to his wife's medical issues, the defendant was contacted by local police relative to an alleged altercation in the hospital parking lot. A civilian stated that the defendant struck her car and attempted to take her cell phone from her before exiting the hospital parking lot. The defendant was charged with assault and battery and leaving the scene of an accident after causing property damage. Our office vehemently advocated for the defendant and represented his impressive educational, personal and professional background coupled with his lack of a criminal record supported that he NOT be convicted of these crimes. Although the Commonwealth requested that the defendant be found guilty-the judge agreed with our office and the defendant was not found guilty. The case was continued for a period of time and provided he satisfies certain conditions the case will be dismissed. The defendant was NOT convicted of a crime and can represent to potential employers and educational institutions that he does not have a criminal record.

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On March 29, 2018 a woman employee of a local restaurant chain complained that her manager had assaulted her. She filed an affidavit in support of an application for a criminal complaint stating that the manager had been abusive to her on many occasions. She claimed that on the date in question the defendant fired her. Afterwards, he refused to let her leave his office and as she tried to exit he grabbed her arm thereby committing an assault and battery. Our office was hired to defend the man at a clerk magistrate hearing. The charges sought were G.L. c. 265 Section 13A. Today, after the hearing the clerk magistrate refused to issue the complaint. The matter has been dismissed.

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On April 20, 2016 Rockland, Massachusetts police officers were met at the station by a man claiming to have been assaulted and beaten by our client. The man claimed that the defendant was driving at a high rate of speed through a densely populated residential neighborhood. The victim got into his car and followed our client to a local gas station. When he got out to confront our client he was struck in the face several times. The officers located our client nearby after he was involved in a traffic accident. He was arrested and charged with assault and battery, G.L. c. 265 Section 13A. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get all charges dismissed.

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The defendant is a business owner living in another state. On July 9, 2017 he was attending a wedding in Andover, Massachusetts. During the reception an attendant who witnessed a fight between the defendant and another guest called the police. Officers arrived and took statements from several percipient witnesses all of whom claimed that the defendant struck the other individual first. A security videotape captured the incident. Our client was arrested and charged with domestic assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 Section 13M. Attorney Stephen Neyman was hired. Today, we secured a general continuance of six months for our client. This means that in six months the case will be dismissed provided our client remain from free any criminal legal troubles.

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Our client is a twenty year old college junior. On December 10, 2016 she and her roommates threw a party for friends with whom they went to school. Sometime during the evening several uninvited guests arrived. These people were rude, intoxicated and violent towards our client and her guests. Accordingly, they were asked to leave. A young woman was insulted by the request and struck our client in the head with a tequila bottle. Our client was bloodied and required hospitalization. The police investigated and charged the assailant with assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon. Weeks later, in an attempt to neutralize our client, this woman filed an application for a cross complaint charging two counts of assault and battery, G.L. c. 265 Section 13A and strangulation, G.L. c. 265 Section 15D. Attorney Neyman was immediately hired. Our client refused to back down from the efforts to neutralize her and refused to enter into a mutual exercise of 5th Amendment privileges. Instead, she opted to fight the allegations. We respected that decision and defended a contentious clerk magistrate hearing. The assistant clerk magistrate ruled in our favor and did not issue the complaint. The case was dismissed.

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The defendant and the complainant work together at a mental health facility in Boston, Massachusetts. The complainant alleged that on June 29, 2016 she was at work waiting to be relieved of her shift by the defendant. The defendant got to work late and the two had words. The complainant alleged that during the course of their verbal dispute the defendant grabbed her by the throat and struck her several times. The complainant was pregnant at that time. She called her supervisor and then went to the hospital to be examined. The police were called and a statement was taken. Subsequently, a summons issued for a clerk magistrate hearing. The defendant was charged with assault and battery on a pregnant person, a felony under G.L. c. 265 Section 13A. The accused immediately contacted our office. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to convince the clerk magistrate not to issue the complaint.

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The defendant had an assault and battery case that was resolved with a continuance without a finding. A restitution hearing was scheduled to determine how much money the defendant would have to pay as a condition of his cwof. Attorney Neyman represented the man today at the restitution hearing. It was determined that no money was owed.

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The prosecution alleged that on May 28, 2015 at 11:20 a.m. Lowell, Massachusetts police officers responded to a fight near the John Street garage. The officers observed a male, our client, strike another male in the face with his fist. As the officers approached to intervene the man started yelling "fuck the police". This man's angry and aggressive behavior escalated and he started punching and kicking the officers. One of the officers was transported to the hospital for treatment for injuries inflicted by the accused. The man was charged with two counts of assault and battery on a police officer, G.L. c. 265 Section 13D, resisting arrest, G.L. c. 268 Section 32B and disorderly conduct, G.L. c. 272 Section 53. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get the case continued without a finding. If the defendant remains free from criminal legal trouble for a period of time the charges will be dismissed.

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On May 9, 2014 social services was notified of possible physical abuse against a young woman with mental disabilities. The alleged victim was interviewed during which it was learned that she was struck by the defendant, her mother, violently over the course of at least two years. This triggered involvement from law enforcement. Subsequent interviews with foster care providers further raised concerns and ultimately charges were filed charging a violation of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 265 Section 13F. Our office was retained to represent the defendant. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get a general continuance. If there are no further allegations of abuse the case will be dismissed.

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Boston Police reported that on December 9, 2014 they responded to a call for an officer in trouble. They arrived to find high school students from different schools fighting. When the officers attempted to intervene several of them were struck by the combatants. One of the participants is alleged to have struck one of the officers with fists and subsequently trying to flee the scene. This person was charged with assault and battery on a police officer, affray and resisting arrest. Attorney Stephen Neyman was retained after the arraignment. Today, we were able to convince the district attorney to agree to pretrial probation. The defendant will not have a criminal record.

On March 30, 2014 members of the Waltham police department responded to a call for a domestic disturbance at a single family home. The police immediately made contact with the victim who claimed that during a conversation with our client he was struck several times. The victim further stated that he was kicked in his genital area. Officers observed scratch marks, bruises and other injuries consistent with the victim's story. They located the defendant who was charged with assault and battery. He quickly retained our office. We scheduled a trial date as quickly as possible. Today, prior to trial all charges were dismissed.

The accused is a school teacher at a suburban elementary school. The Boston Police alleged that on July 6, 2014, she along with a male companion were at the intersection of Charles Street and Boylston Street in Boston. Both were in a vehicle driven by the defendant. She stopped the car at which point the male passenger got out and got into a dispute with a bystander on the street. The argument escalated and the passenger struck the man causing him severe injuries requiring medical attention. The two left the scene. A follow up investigation led the police to the woman who admitted being with the man but denied involvement in the assault. At a clerk magistrate hearing today Attorney Neyman got all charges of assault and battery dismissed. No complaint will issue.

On Thursday December 26, 2013 Andover, Massachusetts police officers were dispatched to a local bar on a report of a fight with injuries. Two alleged participants were immediately removed from the establishment and detained by the police. At that point the defendant came out of the bar and began yelling at one of the combatants. Officers told him to go back into the bar. He refused, instead getting into a verbal dispute with the police. The man became physically aggressive with the officers. Attempts to subdue him failed. Consequently, one of the police officers Tased the suspect and arrested him. He was charged with assault and battery on a police officer, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get pretrial probation for the man. All charges will be dismissed.

The prosecution alleged that on March 30, 2013 the defendant, a twenty-three year old man from Pembroke was involved in a fight with another man about the same age. According to reports, the victim went to the Marshfield police department claiming that during a dispute over some computing equipment our client took a baseball bat and struck him several times causing bodily injury. The police officers photographed the injuries and the victim sought medical attention. The police further investigated the incident and located our client, finding him in possession of the weapon. He was charged with Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon. The case was scheduled today for pretrial. Attorney Neyman was able to get all charges dismissed.

Waltham District Court: According to a detailed Weston, Massachusetts police report, on September 16, 2013 a motorist called the police after observing a woman walking in a troubled manner. The woman was barefoot, holding her right side and in severe pain. She had a bruised nose and a bloody lip. She reported that the defendant fought with her over a cell phone and computer during which he threw the items at her, hitting her, causing injury and damaging other property in the home. The defendant threatened to kill her if she called the police. The police interviewed the defendant who, in essence, gave the same story as the victim. Charges were brought. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get pretrial probation for all charges. Everything will be dismissed upon the completion of unsupervised probation.

Lynn District Court: In July of 2000 members of the Saugus Police and other officers assigned to an Essex County Massachusetts Drug Task Force conducted an undercover drug investigation in North Shore clubs. There, with the assistance of a confidential informant the officers met up with the defendant, a suspected ecstasy dealer. Negotiations resulted in the purchase of a significant amount of this club drug by an undercover officer. The defendant was arrested and charged with distribution of drugs. Attorney Neyman secured pretrial probation for the man today. All charges will soon be dismissed. There will be no immigration consequences.

Newton District Court: Our client is an MIT phd. engineer from Korea. It was alleged that he assaulted a nineteen year old girl in her home, trying to kiss her and touch her inappropriately on more than one occasion. The girl complained to her mother who in turn contacted the police. An application for a criminal complaint charging assault and battery issued. Attorney Neyman defended the accused and was able to prevent the complaint from issuing.

Malden District Court: The prosecution alleged that on July 4, 2013 members of the Malden Police Department were dispatched to a home for a report of an assault and battery. The officers arrived and were met by several women who confirmed that the defendant, an electrical engineer living with these women, had struck one of the roommates during a dispute. The defendant was questioned by the police officers and admitted to having struck the victim. Attorney Neyman was retained by the defendant. Today, pretrial probation pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 276 Section 87 was imposed. The case will be dismissed in nine months.

Plymouth District Court: The defendant was charged with Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon and summonsed to court. He hired Attorney Stephen Neyman to represent him. Unbeknownst to the court a cross-complaint was filed against the complainant. The cross-complainant did not appear in court. Our office succeeded in avoiding the arraignment. Negotiations with the prosecution are underway in an effort to have all charges dismissed prior to arraignment.

Bristol County Superior Court Fall River: The defendant was originally convicted of Trafficking Cocaine in an amount that mandated a fifteen year sentence. Shortly after the Massachusetts Drug Lab scandal broke the defendant contacted Attorney Stephen Neyman. Our office learned that the drug certificates were signed by the chemist under scrutiny for falsifying drug testing results. Through a motion for a new trial we were able to get back into court and get the sentence reduced by more than ten years. The defendant will be eligible for parole shortly.

Roxbury District Court: On February 10, 2013 Boston, Massachusetts police responded to a call for a domestic disturbance at an apartment building. The callers were outside of the building hearing a woman screaming. They were able to see a man chasing in the apartment and hearing her yell "get off of me". The responding officers also heard the screams. They went to the top floor of the apartment building and to the area from where the screams were coming. There, through an open door they saw the defendant on top of a woman struggling. The woman had bruising consistent with the officer's observations. The man, a local pharmacy student was arrested and charged with Domestic Assault and Battery. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get the case continued without a finding. All charges will be dismissed in sixty days.

Roxbury District Court: The prosecution alleged that in March of 2013 our client, an eighteen year old high school girl threatened to kill a particular person and struck this person. It was further alleged that the defendant had stolen two thousand three hundred dollars worth of jewelry and a significant amount of cash from a home where the complaining witness resided. The defendant was charged with Threatening to Commit a Crime, Larceny Over $250 and Assault and Battery. Today, Attorney Neyman succeeded in getting all charges dismissed at a Clerk's Hearing.

Quincy District Court: Randolph, Massachusetts police reported that on May 23, 2011 they received a call from a woman claiming that a Boston Housing inspector who was inspecting her home sexually assaulted her. During the course of the inspection the man was caught going into her underwear drawer. She confronted him at which time he threatened to report housing violations if she did not perform sexual acts on him. The man then grabbed her breasts and started playing with his penis. The penis became erect and the man made more sexually aggressive overtures towards her. The man was charged with Indecent Assault and Battery, Assault and Battery and Threats. All charges were dismissed today.

Boston Municipal Court: The defendant is a twenty seven year old aeronautical engineer who was charged with Malicious Destruction to Property Over $250, a felony in Massachusetts. The prosecution alleged that on March 23, 2013 the accused while inebriated destroyed parking lot gates and harassed people on the streets. When the police arrived he tried to flee the scene. He was apprehended and hired our office to defend him. Today Attorney Neyman was able to get the man pretrial probation. The matter will not be prosecuted if the defendant stays out of trouble for the next year.

Boston Municipal Court: In 2007 uniformed police officers in downtown Boston encountered the defendant and another using profanity and pushing a crowd of people in an MBTA station. As the officers approached to investigate they observed the defendant throw a trash barrel and its contents into the street attempting to hit passing cars. When the officers tried to talk to the suspect he hit them in the chest and started to run. He was caught and fought attempts to place him in handcuffs. The defendant was charged with Assault and Battery on a police officer, Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Person. He defaulted on his court obligations and recently retained our office to remove the default. Today, all charges were continued without a finding. If the defendant remains free of legal trouble for the next year all charges will be dismissed.

Waltham District Court: On August 25, 2011 armed with an arrest warrant Watertown, Massachusetts police set up surveillance looking for a man with whom the defendant had associated. When the target of the warrant appeared at the anticipated location officers saw the defendant driving closely behind him. The vehicles made counter-surveillance movements and met up a short distance away. There, officers witnessed a drug transaction. The defendant and other man were apprehended. Officers found fourteen grams of cocaine and a substantial amount of money. Both were charged with Trafficking Cocaine. Attorney Neyman was able to get the trafficking charges reduced and had the case continued without a finding. All charges will be dismissed in one year.

Marlborough District Court: On February 16, 2013 Marlborough, Massachusetts police officers responded to an apartment for a call that someone had broken into a home and assaulted its occupants. The occupants reported to the police that the defendant, a Sudbury, Massachusetts businessman had kicked in a window, entered the property, grabbed and punched the female occupant and chased the male occupant into the parking lot. The suspect fled and was apprehended nearby by the police. Charges of Home Invasion, Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Armed Burglar and more were filed. After a series of court appearances involving various pretrial motions Attorney Stephen Neyman succeeded in getting all charged dismissed.

Lowell District Court: On December 2, 2012 members of the Lowell, Massachusetts Department acting in an undercover capacity observed a vehicle being driven by the defendant being operated in an erratic manner. The officer pulled the car over and immediately smelled a strong odor of unburnt marijuana coming from the car. When they made contact with the operator, a local restaurant manager, they saw in plain view drug distribution paraphernalia. Specifically, the police saw packaging materials and a digital scale. The defendant was arrested and charged with Possession With Intent to Distribute narcotics and a Massachusetts School Zone Violation. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get the School Zone Charges dismissed and the remaining Massachusetts Drug Charges continued without a finding. All charges will be dismissed shortly.

Framingham District Court: The prosecution alleged that on June 4, 2012 at 10:00 p.m. Natick, Massachusetts police officers were dispatched to an apartment for a domestic disturbance. They arrived to find the victim who complained that she had been struck by the defendant during an argument over how baby food was being prepared. The officers observed injuries to the victim's lips and noticed some bleeding. A contemporaneous 911 call supported the victim's complaints and neighbors were available as witnesses to certain critical aspects of the incident. Today, Attorney Neyman succeeded in getting three months pretrial probation for the client pursuant to M.G.L. c. 276 section 87. All charges will be dismissed and the defendant will have no criminal record.

Newburyport District Court: The prosecution alleged that on February 17, 2013 plain clothed police officers in Newburyport, Massachusetts heard a loud argument outside of a bar. When they approached they observed a man beating another man. The officers intervened and tried to subdue the man they perceived to be the aggressor. The man began yelling profanities at the officers and threatened them as well. He was arrested and taken to the police station. There, he threatened another police officer and spit in the officer's face. He was charged with Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, Assault and Battery and Disorderly Person. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get the case continued without finding for six months. On September 25, 2013 all charges will be dismissed.

Newton District Court: The prosecution alleged that on October 13, 2012 police at a local university responded to a dormitory for a report of an assault and battery. Officers met up with the victim who reported that the defendant, his roommate, were at a party and got into an argument about spreading rumors about some of the women on campus. The victim claimed that he was confronted in the bathroom where he was struck by the defendant. The defended was arrested and hired Attorney Stephen Neyman. Today, we were able to get the case dismissed prior to arraignment.

Boston Municipal Court: The prosecution alleged that on March 18, 2012 members of the Boston Police Department received a call to a local posh hotel from a security officer. When the police arrived they found the complaining witness, a forty one year old female bleeding from the mouth. The woman told the police that she confronted her husband about some infidelity and then punched her in the mouth several times and started to choke her. The woman was treated at a Boston hospital where she received stitches to her lip. The defendant was arrested walking on a nearby highway towards his home. Today, Attorney Stephen Neyman was hired to defend the man. Today, we succeeded in getting the case dismissed.

Lowell District Court: The prosecution accused our client of Assault and Battery stemming from an April incident. The complaining witness and the defendant have children together. During the defendant's visit with his children he and the complainant got into an argument. She accused him of hitting her in front of the children. The Lowell, Massachusetts police were called. Trial was scheduled for today. The defendant agreed to ninety days Pretrial Probation. Provided he remain free from criminal legal troubles the case will be dismissed. If he violates the conditions of the probation the prosecution can revive the case if it so chooses.

Quincy District Court: On August 5, 2011 Weymouth, Massachusetts police responded to a local hospital for a report of a sexual assault. The complainant stated that he and another friend met up with the defendant at a local bar. Just before leaving the bar the man stated that he had a headache. He reported that the defendant then gave him two pills. He became nauseous and started to vomit. He woke up hours later to find the defendant lying on top of him, kissing him, and rubbing his legs and thighs near his genitals. Toxicology reports indicated that the victim had doxylamine, a date rape drug in his system. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to convince the judge to continue the case without a finding. If all conditions are properly satisfied all charges will be dismissed.

Brighton District Court: According to the prosecution on January 28, 2012 police were dispatched to a location in Allston, Massachusetts where they were met by the complainant. The victim told the police that her ex-boyfriend entered her home and physically assaulted her. Specifically, the defendant forcefully grabbed her, shook her and refused to let her go. When she ultimately escaped his grip she called the police. The woman claimed that earlier in their relationship there had been some physical and verbal abuse. While the police were obtaining this information the defendant called her cell phone twenty eight times. He was arrested and charged with Domestic Assault and Battery. The defendant, a local physician retained Attorney Stephen Neyman. Today the case was resolved by pretrial probation. Once the pretrial period expires all charges will be dismissed.

Boston Municipal Court: At 1:30 a.m. on April 21, 2012 Boston Police officers patrolling the Back Bay observed a female throwing punches at a male while shouting obscenities. A crowd gathered and the woman continued her assault in the presence of the officers. Multiple witnesses came forward to corroborate the account given by the victim. The suspect, a local school teacher was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery and Disorderly Conduct. She hired Attorney Stephen Neyman to defend her. Today, all charges were dismissed prior to arraignment.

Newburyport District Court: It was alleged that our client, a California college student, hit his elderly mother in the face multiple times after an argument in a hotel. When police responded, they allegedly saw that our client's mother had a black eye. She reportedly told them that she and our client had been drinking heavily and got into an argument about which would get to use the better hotel room. She also allegedly said that our client has been physically abusing her on a regular basis for several years. Today, our office was able to get the charges dismissed.

Waltham District Court: It was alleged that our client beat his daughter, who was 9 months pregnant, with a belt because he believed that she or his younger daughter had stolen money from him while he took a nap. Our client's pregnant daughter was transported to the hospital due to intense pressure in her abdomen. It was also alleged that during the same episode, our client kicked his 4-year-old son in the sternum area. Our office was successful in convincing the district attorney's office that there was not enough evidence to move forward with this case, and the charges were dropped today.

Woburn District Court: The prosecution alleged that our client beat and injured the alleged victim to the point that the alleged victim had to visit the hospital. Our client and the alleged victim had gotten into an argument because the alleged victim was dancing and flirting with our client's former boyfriend at a night club. Today, Denise Dolan of our office succeeded in having the charges dismissed prior to arraignment. There will be no CORI entries.

Boston Municipal Court: The prosecution alleged that on October 28, 2009 Boston Police were called to a disturbance on Stuart and Warrenton Streets in Boston, Massachusetts. They arrived to find an affray which allegedly involved our client, a local musician. The combatants refused commands to stop and officers got involved in an effort to end the fight. According to the police report our client then grabbed a police officer, punched him in the face and in the head. He then threw two to three punches to the officer's face. An arrest was made and charges were filed. Today, Attorney Neyman was able to get pre-trial probation for the defendant.

Wrentham District Court: The prosecution alleged that on January 17, 2011 the defendant, a New York man was taken into custody for acting unruly at the Patriots-Jets playoff game. After being booked the man resisted officers' attempts to place him in a cell. He then started banging his head against the cell door and was subdued to avoid inflicting injury on himself. During this process the defendant started kicking and hitting several local police officers. This required him to be subdued with a stun gun. During the altercation one of the officer's eye glasses were broken. The defendant was charged with three counts of Assault and Battery on a Police Officer and one count of Malicious Destruction of Property in Excess of $250. Attorney Neyman was hired to defend him. We were able to get him pre-trial probation for six months. He will have no criminal record.

Newton District Court: It was alleged that, at a party, one of our clients pushed another woman to the ground and began to kick, punch and bite her. It was alleged that another one of our clients joined in the kicking and punching and began to strike the woman in the head with a high heel shoe. Denise Dolan of our office represented these two women at a clerk's hearing, and no criminal complaints issued.

Boston Municipal Court: On February 7, 2011 several Boston Police officers responded to Warren Street for a report of a fight. Once at the scene they met with the victim and the defendant, our client. The officers learned that the two men they encountered had just broken up from a lengthy relationship. The victim accused our client of throwing a vase at him. An independent witness observed the affray and provided evidence that hurt the defendant's case. Today, the day of trial Attorney Neyman was able to get all charges dismissed.

Boston Municipal Court: The Boston Police reported that on May 7, 2011 they were called for a report of Domestic Violence at a downtown Boston location. They arrived and spoke with the victim who stated that her husband, a local police office punched her in the face during the course of an argument. The defendant was arrested and hired Attorney Neyman. The case was scheduled for a quick trial date. Today, the day of trial our office succeeded in getting the entire case dismissed.

Fall River District Court: On February 13, 2011 members of the Fall River Police Department responded to a call about a loud party. When the officers knocked on the door they were met by a man who was somewhat hostile and confrontational. As the investigation continued gunshots were heard and the officer called for backup. The officers entered the home were accosted by several males. As they tried to subdue their attackers several females jumped on the officers and began to assault them. Pepper spray was used to quiet the combatants. Arrests were made and two of the women involved hired Attorney Stephen Neyman. Today, we were able to get all charges dismissed outright with the exception of the resisting arrest charge. That count was resolved by pre-trial probation under G.L. c. 276 §87. Provided the women remain free of criminal legal trouble for a year these charges will also be dismissed.

Boston Municipal Court: The prosecution charged our client, a woman from Portland, Maine with Assault and Battery on a Police Officer and Disorderly Person. The allegations stemmed from an incident in a local North Station bar wherein patrons reported a disturbance. A Boston police officer on foot patrol responded. He was told by personnel working at the establishment that our client along with a couple of her friends became involved in an argument with other patrons and that the argument escalated. The responding officer claimed that while investigating the complaint he was assaulted by our client, one of her female friends and a male friend. As to our client it was alleged that she grabbed the officer from behind by his neck and struck him. Today Attorney Neyman was able to get the case resolved through pre-trial probation. The defendant will not have a criminal record and all charges will be dismissed.

Newburyport District Court: The prosecution alleged that in September of 2010 the complaining witness contacted the Amesbury, Massachusetts to report that she had been earlier assaulted by her boyfriend. She claimed that she awoke in the morning to find him throwing dumbbells around the room and acting in an erratic manner. The woman tried to calm him down. When she did he struck her across the face. She again tried to calm him down. He hit her in the face again. A complaint for Domestic Assault and Battery was issued and the defendant, who had a significant criminal record, hired our office. Today Attorney Neyman was able to get the case continued without a finding. All charges will be dismissed in one year if our client remains free of criminal legal trouble.

Waltham District Court: The prosecution stated that on April 22, 2011 a Waltham, Massachusetts police officer was working a paid detail at a local pub. During the course of the evening he encountered two individuals grabbing and punching one another. The officer, along with staff members of the pub subdued the combatants. Bar patrons started getting hostile towards the defendant, both of whom had been drinking in the establishment. Our client was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery. Today our office succeeded in getting all charges dismissed outright.

Concord District Court: On March 6, 2011 Lexington, Massachusetts police officers responded to investigate a report of an Assault and Battery. They had been told that the defendant, our client, had just beat up his wife. When the officers arrived at the home they found a woman visibly upset. She told the police that her husband had grabbed her by the neck and began to strangle her. He then pushed her onto the furniture. Marks on her body supported her complaints. The defendant was questioned by the police. He admitted to hitting his wife. A complaint issued. Attorney Neyman was hired to defend the man. Today, all charges were dismissed.

Plymouth District Court: The prosecution alleged that on March 25, 2010 Plymouth police were contacted about an allegation of an Assault and Battery said to have occurred at a local mental health facility. One of the employees there was interviewed and stated that another employee had violently struck and beat a mentally disabled resident of that facility. After a lengthy investigation the Plymouth Police filed a complaint with the district court. Attorney Neyman was hired by the defendant. Earlier today the case was dismissed prior to arraignment.

Boston Municipal Court # 10-3864. The prosecution alleged that on May 30, 2010 around 4:15 a.m. Boston police received a dispatch for a case of domestic violence at a local hotel. The police arrived to find the defendant passed out in his hotel room bathtub. His wife was in the hotel lobby, crying and complaining that she had just been hit several times by the defendant. The defendant was from Kansas City and was in town for the weekend, watching the Royals play the Red Sox. Attorney Neyman was retained to represent the defendant. He moved for the first available trial date. Today, all charges against the man were dismissed.

Lawrence District Court # 09-5674. The prosecution alleged that on October 8, 2009 the defendant went to his former wife's home to drop off their child. Angered by the fact that the defendant was late for the drop off the complainant began verbally assaulting our client. She claimed that he then became verbally abusive and threatening. The defendant then drove his car off, sideswiping the woman in the process. There had been a history of domestic abuse allegations between the two. Today our office was able to get the case continued without a finding. If the defendant remains free of legal problems for the next year the case will be dismissed.

Boston Municipal Court # 2010-0159. The prosecution alleged that on January 17, 2010 at 1:32 a.m. members of the Boston Police Department were dispatched to Charles Street in Boston for a call of an incident of Domestic Violence. Upon arrival the officer contacted the victim, the defendant's wife who reported that during an argument the defendant grabbed and pushed her into the master bedroom, holding her against a window. The victim tried to leave and call for help but she was held against her will and constantly pushed into the bedroom. Attorney Neyman was hired and quickly set the case for trial. Today, the day of trial, all charges were dismissed.

Boston Municipal Court # 10-0915. The prosecution claimed that on February 5, 2010 a 911 call was placed to the Boston Police. The call complained of excessive noise, glass breaking, yelling and screaming. The police responded to find the victim covered in blood and bleeding from wounds to his hands and other parts of his body. The interior of the home was destroyed. The defendant, a local college student was charged with Domestic Assault and Battery. Attorney Neyman was able to get the case dismissed today, the day the case was scheduled for trial.

Boston Municipal Court Docket Number: 09-7683. The prosecution alleged that on October 17, 2009 in the early hours of the morning Boston police officers were on patrol when they heard unusually loud noises on a downtown street. The officers observed the defendant unsteady on his feet and falling. When they approached to see if he was alright the defendant purportedly yelled at the police, telling them to mind their own business. The police then asked for some identification at which time the defendant spit on them. The police tried to arrest the defendant who resisted. Attorney Neyman was hired to represent this man. Today we were able to get the case continued without a finding. The charges will be dismissed in six months.

Brighton District Court. The prosecution alleged that on May 16, 2009 our client was in a bar in Brighton, Massachusetts with some friends. He was visiting from California. During the course of the day a discussion with the complaining witness began. The discussion became contentious. Our client took exception to some of the remarks being made by the victim and struck him in the face causing facial damage. Our client is a former Division 1 football player who attended a major California University on scholarship. The victim applied for a complaint against our client charging him with assault and battery. Attorney Neyman succeeded in getting the clerk magistrate not to issue the complaint. The application was dismissed.

Haverhill District Court. The complainant was a sixteen year old boy who claimed that while riding his ATV in the town of Boxford, Massachusetts the defendant struck him in the head several times. He reported the incident to the police who responded and filed a report. The complainant was advised by the police of his right to file an application for a complaint in the Haverhill District Court. The complainant did so. Attorney Neyman appeared to contest the issuance of the complaint. He succeeded in convincing the clerk magistrate to refrain from issuing the complaint. No criminal charges issued.

Brookline District Court # 09CM51.  The prosecution and complainant alleged that on February 27, 2009 a local college student was having dinner with a woman at a local restaurant.  A male friend of the woman arrived at the restaurant and sat down to have dinner with the two.  An argument ensued during which it was alleged that our client struck the other man.  The two men and woman left the restaurant where the dispute continued.  It was further alleged that during the altercation the defendant broke the door to the restaurant.  Earlier today our office succeeded in getting all charges against the defendant dismissed.  No complaint will issue.