May 23, 2014 - Attorney Steven J. Topazio
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May 23, 2014

The client, an aviation repairman for the United States Marine Corps, was arrested for the crime of Assault and Battery after getting overly aggressive during an “Occupy Boston” rally in Dewey Square and grabbing an individual by the shoulder in the presence of police .  According to the police report, the alleged victim claimed the client grabbed her by the shoulder and started screaming obscenities in her face placing her in fear.  Attorney Topazio defended his client who was staying at the Dewey Square encampment during the sit in protest and pushed the case to trial.  Today at trial, Attorney Topazio was successful in getting the charge against his client dismissed.