January 20, 2012

• Steven Topazio wrote this April 27, 2014 at 2:08 pm

The client, a 23 year doorman at a downtown Boston pub, was arrested when observed by police punch a patron twice in the face knocking him to the ground after a night of drinking. Attorney Topazio investigated the case and learned that his client lacerated the face of the victim by punching his teeth through his lower lip. Attorney Topazio met with the prosecutor and attempted to resolve the case and address the Commonwealth’s concerns regarding restitution. Today, Attorney Topazio requested a lobby conference with the Judge in an attempt to resolve the case. A lobby conference is when the prosecutor and defense attorney discuss their case with the judge in an attempt to narrow the issues and to resolve their case. Attorney Topazio addressed the courts concerns regarding his client’s lack of control and alcohol use, and over the Commonwealth’s objection, convinced the court to allow his client to tender a plea of guilty on the assault and battery count only, with the other counts being dismissed. The court agreed to continue probation for seven months on the condition that the client complete an anger management program and undergo an alcohol evaluation.