Brett D. Lovins obtained expungements of two criminal dockets for his client after petitioning to the Massachusetts Commissioner of Probation. The cases dated back to the late-1980s and the expungements restored a clean record for Brett’s client.

Brett D. Lovins obtained a pre-arraignment dismissal for his juvenile client at a clerk’s hearing in a case arising from a school discipline matter. By preventing the violent felony charge from issuing, Brett helped his client maintain a clean record. The case originated in the Lowell Juvenile Court.

On the day of trial, Brett D. Lovins secured a case dismissal for his client charged with felony breaking and entering and larceny after the Commonwealth failed to proffer sufficient evidence to prove its case. The case involved an incident at the Encore Casino Hotel and originated in the Malden District Court.

Lovins & Metcalf is proud to announce that Brett D. Lovins is included in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers in America. He is recognized for DUI / DWI Defense.

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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 two criminal matters 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 all charges against him in the interest of justice. The case dismissals spared Brett’s client the adverse immigration consequences associated with a felony conviction.

On the day of trial, Brett Lovins secured a case dismissal for his client charged with assault with a gun and threats after the Commonwealth failed to proffer sufficient evidence to prove its case. The case originated in the Malden District Court.

Brett Lovins secured a favorable outcome in Concord District Court for his client accused of several violent crimes. The client had previously been detained on dangerousness grounds with predecessor counsel. After Brett was retained, Brett persuaded the court to reconsider its ruling from the dangerousness hearing and his client was released pending trial, which permitted his client to secure full-time employment and access counseling and other social services in the community. The case was ultimately resolved without any further period of incarceration, enabling Brett's client to continue working full-time and building on the progress he had made since his pretrial release.

Brett Lovins obtained a dismissal of his client’s criminal motor vehicle charge involving allegations of operating a motor vehicle after a license suspension. The court also found Brett’s client not responsible for a related surchargable civil motor vehicle infraction. The case originated in the Quincy District Court.