Case Dismissed on Day of Trial
Brett Lovins secured a dismissal for his client after the Commonwealth failed to proffer sufficient evidence to prove its case on the day of trial. The case originated in the Woburn District Court and involved charges of use of a motor vehicle without authority, negligent operation, and driving with a suspended license.
Case Dismissal Allows Client to Avoid Probation Violation
After negotiations with the Commonwealth, Brett Lovins secured a case dismissal for his client in Woburn District Court. The case involved the criminal charge of operating a motor vehicle after a license suspension as well two civil motor vehicle infractions. The dismissal of the new charges enabled his client to avoid being found in violation of probation in Middlesex Superior Court.
Day of Trial Dismissal of Case Involving Violent Felony
Brett Lovins secured a dismissal for his client charged with assault with a knife on the day of trial after the Commonwealth failed to proffer sufficient evidence to prove its case. The case originated in the Malden District Court.
Police Officer Testimony Regarding Alleged Confession Excluded
Brett Lovins successfully moved to exclude the testimony of a police officer who claimed that Brett’s client had confessed to a larceny during a telephone conversation. The Court held an evidentiary hearing and determined that the police officer was unqualified to render an opinion as to the identity of the voice he heard on the telephone. After the testimony was excluded, Brett ultimately reached a favorable resolution of the case for his client. This case originated in the Woburn District Court.
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.
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.
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.
Felony Charges Dismissed on Day of Trial after Unreliable Eyewitness Identification Was Thrown Out
Brett Lovins secured a dismissal of all charges against his client on the day of trial. The Court dismissed the case after Brett successfully moved to suppress an eyewitness identification made through an unreliable photo array. The case had been brought in the Boston Municipal Court and involved felony theft offenses.