Neighbor Dispute, Threats - MGL c. 275 § 2, Annoying Phone Calls - MGL c. 269 § 14A, Witness Intimidation - MGL c. 268 § 13B, 258E Harassment Order: Felony charge dismissed; Harassment Prevention Order denied; and client accepts CWOF on threats and annoying phone calls upon change of plea.
- May 10, 2015 at 3:56 pm by Steven Topazio
The client, a 54 year homemaker, hired Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer Steven J. Topazio after she was summonsed to court for an arraignment for threats, annoying phone calls, and witness intimidation. The client also received an application for the issuance of a 258E Harassment Restraining Order. According to police reports, the client repeatedly called and harassed her neighbor, allegedly while intoxicated, and threatened to kill them, then threatened her neighbor for bringing charges against her. read More
Fraud, MassHealth Benefits, Larceny Over $250 - MGL c. 266 § 30, False Statement for Medical Assistance - MGL c. 118E § 39, : Client avoids a fraud conviction on agreement to repay Commonwealth for loss.
- May 10, 2015 at 3:16 pm by Steven Topazio
The client, a 41 year old, hired Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer Steven J. Topazio after he was summonsed to court for an arraignment for fraud following an internal audit by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Medical Assistance, which revealed that the client applied for and received MassHealth Benefits despite claiming residency in the State of Florida. According to the audit, the client fraudulently collected $14,226.74 in Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) MassHealth benefits by read More
Clerk Magistrate Hearing, Traffic Violation, Speeding: Client found Not Responsible and avoids fine as well as insurance surcharge.
- May 10, 2015 at 2:44 pm by Steven Topazio
The client, a 33 year old hotel employee, received a citation for speeding, hired Boston Criminal Attorney Steven J. Topazio to represent him at a Magistrate Hearing. According to the citation, the client was caught on lidar traveling 60 mph in a posted 40 mph zone on Soldiers Field Road. Today, Attorney Topazio persuaded the Magistrate to find his client not responsible.
Clerk Magistrate Hearing, Traffic Violation, Marked lanes violation, Failure to take care in Turning: Client found Not Responsible and saves his job.
- May 10, 2015 at 2:32 pm by Steven Topazio
The client, a 53 year old truck driver from Illinois, hired Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer Steven J. Topazio to represent him at a Magistrate Hearing after he was charged with motor vehicle violations after knocking down a street light which he struck with his tractor trailer. In preparation of the Magistrate’s Hearing, Attorney Topazio obtained a copy of his client’s clean driving record (except for this matter), and a letter from Carolina Casualty Insurance showing read More
Trafficking over 14 grams - Heroin MGL c. 94C § 32E, Probation Violation: Trafficking charge amended to lesser offense of Possession with intent to distribute Heroin, and client avoids mandatory 3 year prison sentence on change of plea.
- May 10, 2015 at 2:05 pm by Steven Topazio
The client, a 45 year old South Boston native, hired Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer Steven J. Topazio to defend him after he was arrested and charged with trafficking in heroin, a Class A drug, and held in custody on bail. According to the police report, the client was arrested for shoplifting CDs and food from a convenience store and was found in possession of over $4000.00 and 96 bags of heroin. The heroin was tested read More
Internet Sting Operation - Possession with intent to Distribute Cocaine MGL c. 94C § 32A(a) Sexual Conduct for Fee MGL c. 272 § 53A : Possession with intent to distribute cocaine charge dismissed and client accepts a CWOF on sexual conduct for fee count, protecting his record.
- May 10, 2015 at 1:10 pm by Steven Topazio
The client, a 37 year old IT specialist, hired Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer Steven J. Topazio after he was arrested following a sting operation and charged with possession with intent to distribute Class B cocaine and sexual conduct for a fee. Attorney Topazio discovered that his client had contacted Craigslist advertisement allegedly placed from a young woman offering to trade sexual favors from someone who could provide drugs to party with. The advertisement however was read More
Carrying Firearm Without a License MGL c. 269 § 10 Possession of Ammo Without a License MGL c. 269 § 10(H) Carrying Loaded Firearm Without a License MGL c. 269 § 10 Threats MGL c. 275 § 2 Motion to Suppress: Enhanced charge dismissed and client accepts a mandatory minimum sentence of 18 months committed avoiding a more severe sentence.
- May 7, 2015 at 10:08 pm by Steven Topazio
The client, a 34 year old father of two, hired Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer Steven J. Topazio after he was arrested and charged with carrying a loaded firearm without a license. Attorney Topazio was the second attorney on the case after prior counsel was unable to negotiate a favorable resolution for the client. According to the police report, Boston Police were called to the home of the client’s girlfriend for an alleged domestic violation. The read More
Distribution of Class D Marijuana MGL c. 94C § 32C Motion to Suppress: Case dismissed on day of trial.
- May 7, 2015 at 7:08 pm by Steven Topazio
The client, a 29 year old with his GED, was represented by Boston Criminal Attorney Topazio after he was arrested and charged with Distribution of Class D, Marijuana by Boston Police for allegedly engaging in a drug transaction with another individual. According to the police report, officers observed two cars parked behind each other on Washington Street, in Boston, in which they indicated that the occupants were acting suspicious. The occupants of the first car read More
Search Warrant, Possession with intent to distribute Class D Marijuana, Subsequent Offense MGL c. 94C § 32C(b): Client avoids a 15 month committed sentence by accepting a 9 month committed sentence upon a plea to a lesser charge.
- May 7, 2015 at 11:55 am by Steven Topazio
The client, a 49 year old laborer, hired Attorney Topazio after he was arrested by Saugus and State Police when 23 pounds of marijuana were recovered in 3 packages that were shipped to his home from California, and charged with Possession with intent to distribute Class D Marijuana, Subsequent Offense. According to the police, authorities were alerted to the shipments after a Postal Inspectors, who routinely reviews Express Mail parcels and receipts to detect individuals read More
Shoplifting MGL c 266 § 120 Malicious Destruction of Property over $250 MGL c 266 § 127 Application for Criminal Complaint Clerk Magistrate Hearing: Case dismissed.
- October 30, 2014 at 8:34 pm by Steven Topazio
The client, a 22 year old restaurant worker, received an application for criminal complaint and hired Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer Steven J. Topazio to represent him. According to the Boston Police Report, the client was in Marshalls in the South Bay Mall when the client was observed trying to remove the ink security tags from several shirts. When one of the ink security tags exploded damaging the shirt, the client left the store but was read More