Dismissal of Assault & Battery Charge Prior to Trial
Brett Lovins successfully obtained a dismissal for his client accused of assault and battery when the Commonwealth failed to produce a necessary witness to prove its case. The charge originated in the Malden District Court.
Case Dismissed Pre-Arraignment
Brett Lovins obtained a dismissal prior to arraignment for his client after a clerk’s hearing in the Woburn District Court. The case involved allegations of shoplifting by recording false value. Because the case was dismissed prior to arraignment, it will not appear on his client’s criminal record.
Day of Trial Case Dismissal
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 Malden District Court and involved allegations of assault and malicious destruction of property at a local convenience store.
Felony Theft Offense Dismissed on Day of Trial
On the day of trial, Brett Lovins secured a dismissal of the felony theft offense against his client when the Commonwealth failed to proffer sufficient evidence to prove its case. The case originated in the Woburn District Court and involved allegations of larceny of over five-thousand dollars worth of merchandise from a department store at a local mall.
Two Cases Dismissed for Client Accused of Multiple Felonies
Brett Lovins convinced the court to dismiss two cases against his client charged with felony breaking and entering, domestic assault and battery, intimidation of a witness, and vandalism. Both cases originated in the Malden District Court.
Felony Dismissed in the Interest of Justice
Suspecting that there may be a question as to his client’s competency, Brett Lovins successfully advocated for his client to be evaluated before proceeding in a criminal matter in the Boston Municipal Court. After multiple psychological examinations and evidentiary hearings on the issue, Brett persuaded the court to conclude that his client was incompetent to stand trial and to dismiss the felony charge against him in the interest of justice.
Positive Outcome on OUI Case
Brett Lovins was able to negotiate a positive outcome for his client who was facing serious charges relating to a motor vehicle stop and allegations of driving under the influence of drugs (OUI/DUI), negligent operation, and driving the wrong way on a highway. Under the agreement reached with the prosecutor in the case, multiple charges were dismissed and the only remaining charge, which was continued without a finding, will be dismissed after the client satisfies probationary conditions. This case originated in the Peabody District Court.
Case Dismissed on Day of Trial
On the day of trial, Brett Lovins secured a dismissal of the sole felony charge against his client when the Commonwealth failed to proffer sufficient evidence to prove its case. The case originated in the Woburn District Court and involved an allegation of receiving a stolen motor vehicle.