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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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Not Guilty Verdict by Jury in OUI Trial

Attorney Brett Lovins won an acquittal for his client charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol (OUI/DUI) after a jury trial in the Malden District Court. The jury deliberated for only an hour before returning the Not Guilty verdict.

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