September 11, 2012

• Steven Topazio wrote this April 27, 2014 at 6:29 pm

The client, a self employed taxi cab driver, received a traffic citation for speeding on the Gilmore Bridge in Charlestown while transporting a fare from the Back Bay to Charlestown, hired Boston Criminal Defense Attorney Steven J. Topazio to represent him. The client was caught on Lidar traveling 48 in a 30 mph zone. Traffic hearings in Massachusetts are civil proceedings requiring the presence of the violator. Boston Criminal Lawyer Topazio researched his client’s driving record and past violations so as to be prepared for the hearing should the issue arise. Although it was just a traffic hearing, effective Massachusetts criminal defense begins with preparation. Today, Massachusetts Criminal Defense Lawyer Topazio persuaded a Clerk Magistrate to find his client not responsible.