Day of Trial Dismissal of Enhanced Motor Vehicle Offense
Brett Lovins obtained a case dismissal for his client on the day of trial when the Commonwealth failed to proffer sufficient evidence to prove its case. The case originated in the Woburn District Court and involved allegations of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, subsequent offense.
Felony Theft Offenses Dismissed Prior to Arraignment
Brett Lovins obtained a pre-arraignment dismissal for his client after a clerk’s hearing in the Woburn District Court. The case involved allegations of uttering a false check and receiving stolen property.
Two Cases Dismissed Day of Trial for Lack of Evidence
On the day of trial, Brett Lovins persuaded the court to dismiss two separate cases against his client based on insufficient evidence after the alleged victim in both cases invoked his Fifth Amendment right not to incriminate himself and declined to testify against Brett’s client. The cases originated in the Malden District Court and involved allegations of restraining order violations.
Pre-Arraignment Case Dismissal Preserves Client’s Clean Record
Brett Lovins obtained a pre-arraignment dismissal for his client after a clerk’s hearing in the Malden District Court. The case involved allegations of domestic assault and battery. The dismissal preserved the client’s clean record.
Felony Weapons Charge Dismissed Day of Trial
Brett Lovins obtained a case dismissal for his client on the day of trial when the Commonwealth failed to proffer sufficient evidence to prove its case. The case originated in the Woburn District Court and involved allegations of assault with a knife.
Pretrial Probation Preserves Client’s Clean Record
On the day of trial, Brett Lovins negotiated a favorable resolution to his client’s criminal case that avoided a conviction and allowed her to maintain a clean record. The case originated in the Malden District Court and involved one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Brett was prepared to move to suppress the search of the motor vehicle that led to the discovery of the marijuana, and if denied, take the case to trial.
Voter Protection Legal Services Offered for Presidential Election
Brett Lovins volunteered as a legal poll observer on Election Day. This is the fifth time Brett has offered his legal services for election protection during midterm and presidential elections.
Not Guilty Verdict in Jury Trial After First Trial Resulted in Hung Jury
Brett Lovins won an acquittal for his client charged with indecent assault and battery after a jury trial in the Malden District Court. The charges involved an unintentional physical interaction at a local casino that was captured on surveillance video and witnessed by several onlookers. The case was tried to a jury earlier in the year, but Brett’s client received a mistrial after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict. At the retrial, Brett successfully argued that uncorroborated hearsay evidence that served to confuse the original jury should be excluded and relied on surveillance video and several defense witnesses to pursue his client’s claim of innocence. The jury returned a Not Guilty verdict on behalf of Brett’s client, permitting him to maintain a clean record and avoid the adverse consequences of a felony sex offense conviction.