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Amended Pretrial Conditions Expand Client’s Employment Opportunities

Brett Lovins persuaded the court to amend the conditions of his client’s pretrial release by demonstrating the previously imposed curfew and travel restrictions had significantly limited the client’s ability to maintain full-time employment while awaiting trial. The amended conditions enable Brett's client to work evening and early-morning hours in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The case involves felony charges of domestic assault and battery and witness intimidation. 

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Resolution of Multiple Cases Preserves Client’s Record

Brett Lovins secured a favorable outcome for his client facing three separate criminal cases in Woburn District Court. Originally accused of possessing multiple weapons and various controlled substances, the client’s resolution included dismissing five out of the seven charges and continuing without a finding the remaining two charges. This result allowed Brett’s client to preserve a record clear of convictions.

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Dismissal of All Charges on Day of Trial

On the day of trial, Brett Lovins secured a dismissal for his client when the government failed to proffer sufficient evidence to prove its case. The case originated in the Malden District Court and involved allegations of domestic assault and battery and malicious destruction of property.

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Day of Trial Dismissal For Client Accused of Violent Felonies

On the day of trial in Malden District Court, Brett Lovins obtained a dismissal of all charges for his client accused of several violent felonies, including kidnapping, witness intimidation, and aggravated assault and battery. By successfully persuading the court that statements made by the alleged victim to a police officer were hearsay and should not be admitted into evidence, Brett prevented the prosecution from proceeding.

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Pre-arraignment Diversion Program Allows Juvenile Client to Avoid Charges

Brett D. Lovins obtained pre-arraignment judicial diversion for his juvenile client over the prosecutor’s objection in a case arising from a school discipline matter. By preventing the charge from issuing, Brett helped his client maintain a clean record. The case will be dismissed upon the client’s successful completion of the diversion program.

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Felony Dismissed On Day of Trial

On the day of trial, the felony charge against Brett Lovins’ client was dismissed. The prosecution entered a nolle prosequi, dismissing the case, after its complaining witness failed to appear to testify as Brett anticipated. By advising his client to refrain from pleading to the crime, and instead requiring the prosecution to prove its case, Brett enabled his client to preserve his record and avoid collateral consequences of a sex crime felony conviction.

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