• February 22, 2024 at 3:27 pm by Steven Topazio

Client Charges: Carrying a firearm without a license, carrying a loaded firearm, possession of ammunition, possession of class B cocaine, assault and battery on a police officer. Summary: Attorney Steven Topazio took on the defense of a client facing multiple serious charges stemming from an arrest by law enforcement. The police alleged that the defendant was loitering in a park late at night while wearing attire that raised suspicion. Upon encountering the defendant, officers claimed read More

• February 6, 2024 at 3:46 pm by Steven Topazio

Overview: Attorney Steven Topazio represented the defendant in a case involving charges of Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon and Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle. The incident in question occurred when the defendant’s vehicle collided with a parked car, and a confrontation ensued with the owner of the parked vehicle, resulting in the alleged assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, the motor vehicle charge. Key Facts: 1. The defendant’s vehicle collided with read More

• January 17, 2024 at 6:58 pm by Steven Topazio

Case Breakdown In a recent case, the Appeals Court ruled “that the defendant’s camper, which was affixed to his pickup truck, qualifie[d] as a ‘vehicle’” or part of a vehicle under the statute for purposes of searching a motor vehicle where a weapon was found. Commonwealth v. Davenport (Appeals Court No. 2019-P-0595) – April 8, 2020 After a jury-waived trial, the defendant was convicted of carrying a dangerous weapon (a spring-loaded knife or switchblade) on read More

• November 27, 2023 at 4:37 pm by Steven Topazio

Introduction Attorney Steven J. Topazio recently achieved a significant victory in a criminal case where his client was charged with Assault and Battery on a family or household member, a violation of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 265, Section 13M. The case involved a domestic dispute between the client and his wife, which escalated to the point where the client was accused of pushing his wife to the ground. Despite the challenges posed by the initial read More

• November 6, 2023 at 4:32 pm by Steven Topazio

Introduction: Attorney Steven J. Topazio recently represented a client who was facing serious legal trouble, having been arrested for distributing marijuana and possession with intent to distribute marijuana, a Class D substance, in violation of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 94C, Section 32C(a). The case hinged on a series of events observed by police officers, who believed that they had witnessed a drug distribution operation involving the client and another individual. Attorney Topazio’s effective defense strategy read More

• October 25, 2023 at 1:38 pm by Steven Topazio

Identity fraud is a crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person’s personal data for economic gain or acts with an intent to defraud. In a recent case, a defendant, pleaded guilty to identity fraud pursuant to G. L. c. 266, § 37E (b), in connection with providing a false name to a police officer during a traffic stop. She appealed from the denial of a motion to withdraw the guilty plea, claiming read More

• October 4, 2023 at 3:36 pm by Steven Topazio

Overview Attorney Steven Topazio provided expert legal representation in a DUI case where his client faced charges of drunk driving. The client’s initial refusal to submit to a breathalyzer test after being arrested also resulted in a 180-day license suspension by the RMV. Attorney Topazio’s astute negotiation skills and deep understanding of Massachusetts DUI laws played a crucial role in securing a favorable outcome, allowing the client to regain driving privileges quickly. Facts The case read More

• September 20, 2023 at 3:36 pm by Steven Topazio

Overview Attorney Steven Topazio successfully represented his client in a complex domestic assault and battery case. The client had been arrested for an alleged incident that occurred during a visitation dispute with his spouse. The case involved multiple trial delays, a dismissal for want of prosecution, a subsequent attempt by the Commonwealth to vacate the dismissal, and ultimately, the successful defense against a refiled complaint. Boston Attorney Topazio’s legal acumen and tenacious defense ultimately led read More

• September 5, 2023 at 2:45 pm by Steven Topazio

Overview: Attorney Steven Topazio successfully represented his client in an assault and battery case where the defendant was accused of physically assaulting an individual inside a cannabis dispensary. The case hinged on the identification of the defendant, with the alleged victim having no prior knowledge of the accused. Attorney Topazio’s strategic defense challenged the reliability of the identification process, ultimately leading to the dismissal of the case. Facts: The incident in question occurred when the read More