November 09, 2011

• Steven Topazio wrote this April 27, 2014 at 1:39 pm

The client, a 34 year old construction worker, was arrested multiple times for violating a restraining order and allegedly threatening his ex-girlfriend. Attorney Topazio challenged the Commonwealth’s evidence pointing out that several of the alleged restraining order violations consisted of unidentified third parties contacting the complainant. Attorney Topazio requested that tapes of the alleged calls be preserved and produced through discovery. Over the course of several months, Attorney Topazio prepared his case for trial. Today, after answering ready for jury trial in court, the Commonwealth answered not ready for trial, and moved for a continuance. Attorney Topazio objected to the Commonwealth’s request for a continuance and the Court agreed, dismissing all charges.