Recent Cases Archive - Page 24 of 45 - Attorney Steven J. Topazio

Seal criminal records M.G.L. c. 276, § 100A Larceny over $250 - M.G.L. c. 266 § 30 Malicious Destruction of Property M.G.L. c. 266 § 127: Case Permanently Sealed.

The client, a 26 year old who graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Tufts University in partnership with The School of The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA, had a CORI which consisted of a “CWOF” on two counts of Larceny over $250.00 and Malicious Destruction of Property over $250.00, (felony offenses), hired Criminal Defense Attorney Steven J. Topazio to seal her criminal record so that the charges would no longer appear on read More

Operating Under the Influence (third offense) Five year License Suspension for Breathalyzer Refusal reduced to 180 days CWOF ruled not a previous conviction for enhanced chemical test refusal suspension : Five year suspension vacated and reduced to 180 days and Client immediately became eligible for a work hardship license.

The Client, a 50 year old RN, who previously received a CWOF on an OUI offense in 1980 and a second CWOF on an OUI offense in 1996 was arrested for a third offense OUI in 2009 and refused to submit to a Breathalyzer. Pursuant to the Safe Roads Act or (Melanie’s Law amendments) in 2005 to Chapter 90, section 24D(1)(f)(1), the Registrar suspended the Client’s license for a period of five (5) years for read More

Motor Vehicle Default Warrant Operating without a license M.G.L. c. 90 § 10 Operating Negligently M.G.L. c. 90 § 24 Attaching Plates M.G.L. c. 90 § 23: Warrant recalled and case to be dismissed upon payment of court costs in lieu of client having to return to Massachusetts and facing trial.

The client, a 41 year old PGA golf instructor, hired Attorney Topazio to represent him after he was notified by the Department of Motor Vehicles in Washington State that his right to operate a motor vehicle was suspended in that state due a default warrant in Massachusetts. Attorney Topazio investigated the matter and discovered that the client had failed to appear on a straight warrant out of the Charlestown District Court. The Client tried to read More

Operating Under the Influence Three year License Suspension for Breathalyzer Refusal reduced to 180 days CWOF ruled not a previous conviction for enhanced chemical test refusal suspension : Three year suspension vacated and reduced to 180 days.

The Client, a 37 year old restaurateur, who previously received a CWOF on a first offense OUI was arrested for a second offense OUI and refused to submit to a Breathalyzer. Pursuant to the Safe Roads Act or (Melanie’s Law amendments) in 2005 to Chapter 90, section 24D(1)(f)(1), the Registrar suspended the Client’s license for a period of three (3) years instead of 180 days, hired Boston Criminal Defense Attorney Steven J. Topazio to represent read More

Civil Motor Vehicle Infraction Fail to Stop/Yield, M.G.L. c. 89 § 9 Fail to Slow, M.G.L. c. 90 § 14: Case Dismissed.

The Client, a 52 year old father of two, received a civil motor vehicle citation and hired Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer, Steven J. Topazio, to represent him. Today, Attorney Topazio convinced a Clerk Magistrate to find his Client not responsible.

Assault and Battery, M.G.L. c. 265 § 13A Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, M.G.L. c. 265 § 15A: Case Dismissed at Trial.

The Client, a 27 year old restaurant worker, was arrested after being involved in a fight after a popular Boston nightclub closed and was letting out its patrons. Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer, Steven J. Topazio, investigated the case and learned that the complainant was injured and taken to Massachusetts General Hospital after receiving a large laceration to the back of the head and multiple bruises to the facial area. As a result of pursuing what read More

Grand Jury Assault and Battery with Dangerous Weapon M.G.L. c. 265 § 15(A)(B): Case Dismissed.

The Client, an 18 year old High School Student, was arrested after he attempted to strike his ex-girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend with a motor vehicle, hired Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer Steven J. Topazio to defend him. According to the police report, the ex-boyfriend of the ex-girlfriend entered the Client’s home to beat the Client up after the ex-boyfriend discovered his girlfriend and the Client were dating. After assaulting and punching the client the ex-boyfriend was charged with read More

Search and Seizure MV Lights Violation, M.G.L. c. 90 § 7 Possession Class D Drug, M.G.L. c. 94C § 34: Case Dismissed.

The Client, a 31 year old self employed medications courier for nursing homes, was arrested on drug charges, hired Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer Steven J. Topazio to represent him. According to the police report, the Client was stopped in his motor vehicle after a State Police Trooper alleged the Client’s rear motor vehicle plate light was broken. When the Trooper approached the vehicle, the Trooper claimed he detected a strong odor or raw un-burnt Marijuana. read More

Traffic Ticket Appeal Clerk Magistrate Hearing Improper Turn M.G.L. c. 90 § 14: The client, a 49 year old self employed cab driver, received a civil motor vehicle Massachusetts Uniform Citation for making a u-turn in a restricted zone. The Client appealed the ticket and retained Attorney Topazio to represent him at the hearing. Today, Attorney Topazio was successful in convincing to the Magistrate to find his client not responsible.

The client, a 49 year old self employed cab driver, received a civil motor vehicle Massachusetts Uniform Citation for making a u-turn in a restricted zone. The Client appealed the ticket and retained Attorney Topazio to represent him at the hearing. Today, Attorney Topazio was successful in convincing to the Magistrate to find his client not responsible. Result: Case dismissed.

Warrant Larceny Under $250 M.G.L. c. 266 § 30(1) Burglarious Instrument M.G.L. c. 266 § 49: Complaint Dismissed prior to arraignment.

The client, a 27 year old musician with a Bachelors of Arts in music and resident of California, defaulted when he failed to appear on a summons and a warrant issued for his arrest, hired Attorney Steven J. Topazio to defend him. According to the police report, the Client was observed by Northeastern University Police, removing parts from a bicycle that the Client claimed he had permission to do. When the owner of the bicycle read More