Recent Cases
Here is a sampling of our case results. Please keep in mind that past results do not guarantee success in the future, and also that this is a very small sample of our successes. Everything listed on this page as “dismissed” means the case was completely dismissed; no probation, no plea, just 100% dismissed.
If you are facing criminal charges, call us today at 781-797-0555 to speak with an experienced defense attorney.
Drug Charges
Peabody District Court
Possession w/ Intent to Distribute (Class B)
Not Guilty after jury trial
Boston Municipal Court
Possession with Intent to Distribute Class B, Subsequent Offence
Carrying a Dangerous Weapon
Trespassing
Possession with Intent to Distribute Class B
Motion to Suppress Warrantless Search ALLOWED
Dismissed
Boston Municipal Court
Possession of Class A w/ Intent to Distribute
Distribution of Class A
Identity Fraud
Furnishing False ID to Law Enforcement
Using False RMV Document
Motion to Suppress Warrantless Search ALLOWED
Dismissed
Roxbury Municipal Court
Possession of Class C with Intent to Distribute (x2)
Dismissed
Boston Municipal Court
Distribution of Class A Drug
Distribution of Class A Drug, Subsequent Offense
Dismissed
Boston Municipal Court
Distribution of Class D Drug (marijuana)
Dismissed
Boston Municipal Court
Disorderly Conduct
Resisting Arrest
Carrying a Dangerous Weapon (brass knuckles)
Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D (marijuana)
Dismissed
Boston Municipal Court
Speeding
Marked Lanes Violation
Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
OUI Drugs
OUI Liquor
Possession of a Class B Drug (Amphetamine)
Possession charge dismissed & Not Guilty on all remaining criminal charges
Greenfield District Court
Using a Motor Vehicle without Authority
Disorderly Conduct
Class B Drug Possession (Ketamine)
Dismissed
Violent Crimes
Boston Municipal Court
Unarmed Robbery
Assault and Battery
Dismissed
Malden District Court
Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (on a police officer)
Not Guilty after jury trial
Peabody District Court
Assault w/ Dangerous Weapon on Person 60 or Over
Not Guilty after jury trial
Clinton District Court
Breaking & Entering
Using Motor Vehicle Without Authority
Wanton Destruction of Property (x2)
Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct
Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Leaving the Scene of Property Damage
Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Operating Under the Influence of Drugs (OUI Drugs)
Speeding
Marked Lanes Violation
Assault and Battery on Ambulance Personnel (x2)
Carjacking
We retained a forensic psychiatrist, who opined that Client lacked criminal responsibility (a.k.a. “insanity defense”)
Not Guilty by lack of criminal responsibility after trial
Middlesex Superior Court
Armed Assault w/ Intent to Murder (x4)
A&B w/ Firearm (x 3)
A&B w/ Dangerous Weapon causing Serious Bodily Injury (x3)
Carrying Firearm without License
Carrying Firearm without License Loaded
Ammunition Without FID Card
Discharging Firearm w/ in 500 ft of Building
Not Guilty after jury trial
Suffolk Superior Court
Possession of Firearm in Commission of Felony
Armed Assault w/ Intent to Murder
Assault to Rape
Stalking
Assault w/ Dangerous Weapon
Carry Firearm w/out License Loaded
Possess Ammunition w/out FID Card (x2)
Carry Firearm w/out License
We retained a forensic psychiatrist, who opined that our client lacked criminal responsibility (a.k.a. “insanity defense”)
Not Guilty by lack of criminal responsibility after trial
Boston Municipal Court
Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon
Assault and Battery on a Pregnant Victim
Assault and Battery on a Family or Household Member
Dismissed
West Roxbury Municipal Court
Assault and Battery on a Family or Household Member
Dismissed
Worcester District Court
Animal Cruelty
Not Guilty after jury trial
Lawrence District Court
Assault and Battery on a Family or Household Member
Assault and Battery with Serious Bodily Injury
Dismissed
Charlestown Municipal Court
Assault and Battery on a Family or Household Member
Dismissed
Quincy District Court
Assault and Battery
Dismissed
Somerville District Court
Assault and Battery on a Family or Household Member
Dismissed
Newton District Court
Assault and Battery on a Police Officer
We retained a forensic psychologist, who opined that Client lacked criminal responsibility (a.k.a. “insanity defense”)
Dismissed
Quincy District Court
Assault and Battery on a person 60 years old or over
Assault and Battery on a Family or Household Member
Dismissed
West Roxbury Municipal Court
Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon (firearm)
Dismissed
Cambridge District Court
Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon
Dismissed
Woburn District Court
Strangulation or Suffocation
Assault and Battery on a Family or Household Member
Dismissed
Worcester District Court
Intimidation of a Witness
Dismissed
Firearms Charges
Salem District Court
Failing to Report Unauthorized Firearm (x5)
Firearm Sale to Person Under 21
Possession of Large Capacity Firearm (x6)
False Statement on Firearm Application (x3)
Sell/Transfer Large Capacity Firearm
False Firearm Application
Impersonating a Police Officer (x3)
Not Guilty after jury trial
Lynn District Court
Possessing Firearm while in Commission of a Felony
Carrying Firearm without a License
Carrying Firearm without a License while Loaded
Possession of Ammunition without FID Card (x2)
Not Guilty after jury trial
Lowell District Court
Carrying Firearm without License Loaded
Ammunition Without FID Card
Carrying Firearm without License
Not Guilty after jury trial
Dorchester Municipal Court
Carrying Firearm without License
Possess Ammunition w/out FID Card
Carrying Firearm without License Loaded
Not Guilty after jury trial
Clinton District Court
Personal Injury with Hunting Weapon
Hunting while Under the Influence of Liquor
Carrying Loaded Firearm Without License (x2)
False Statement on Firearm ID Card Application
Carrying Firearm While Intoxicated
Possession of Ammunition Without FID Card
Dismissed
East Boston Municipal Court
Possession of a Concealed Weapon in Secure Area of an Airport
Dismissed
Woburn District Court
Improper Storage of a Firearm
Dismissed
Westborough District Court
Discharging a Firearm within 500 Feet of Building
Dismissed
Quincy District Court
Carrying a Firearm While Intoxicated
Dismissed
Sex Crimes
Lawrence Superior Court
Rape of a Child, Aggravated by Ten Year Age Difference (x2)
Intimidation of a Witness
Not Guilty after jury trial
Middlesex Superior Court
Rape (x2)
Not Guilty after jury trial
Middlesex Superior Court
Rape
Not Guilty after jury trial
Essex Superior Court (Salem)
Rape
Not Guilty after jury trial
Boston Municipal Court
Indecent Assault and Battery on a Child 14 or Over (x2)
Assault and Battery
Not Guilty after jury trial
Salem District Court
Indecent Assault and Battery on a Child Under 14 (x2)
Not Guilty after jury trial
Dorchester Municipal Court
Indecent Assault and Battery on a Child Under 14
Not Guilty after jury trial
Boston Municipal Court
Failing to Register as a Sex Offender
Failing to Register as a Sex Offender, Subsequent Offence
Dismissed
OUI / Driving Offenses
Quincy District Court
Motor Vehicle Homicide by Negligent Operation
Not Guilty after jury trial
Hingham District Court
Operating Under the Influence of Liquor
Not Guilty after trial
Palmer District Court
Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, Second Offense
Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Not Guilty after jury trial
Worcester District Court (transferred from Westborough)
Operating Under the Influence of Liquor
Not Guilty after trial
Lowell District Court
Operating Under the Influence of Liquor (OUI)
Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Marked Lanes Violation
Speeding
Not Guilty after jury trial
Theft & Larceny
Woburn District Court
Larceny Under $1,200
Dismissed
Boston Municipal Court
Shoplifting
Dismissed
Restraining Orders/Harassment Prevention Orders (Defense)
Worcester Superior Court
Harassment Prevention Order
Dismissed
Somerville District Court
Restraining Order – 5-hour contested hearing
Dismissed
Boston Municipal Court
Violation of a Harassment Prevention Order
Dismissed
Framingham District Court
Violation of a Harassment Prevention Order
Dismissed
Post-Conviction / Motions for New Trial
Lowell Juvenile Court
Client pleaded delinquent to Receiving Stolen Property over $250, at the advice of his court appointed lawyer. Years later, he hired Simons Law Office to try to undo the damage. We filed a motion for new trial, based on the ineffectiveness of his prior attorney, and won. The case was reopened and dismissed.
Reopened and dismissed after 13 years
Probation
Salem District Court
Probation Violation
Probation Officer asking for a 1-year jail sentence
No Violation Found after a contested hearing
Suffolk Superior Court
Probation Violation
No Violation Found after a contested hearing
Norfolk Superior Court
Probation Violation
No Violation Found after a contested hearing
Boston Municipal Court
Probation Violation
Client avoids jail and is re-probated
Lowell District Court
Probation Violation
Client avoids jail and is re-probated
Woburn District Court
Probation Violation
Client avoids six month jail sentence and instead enrolls in drug treatment
Orleans District Court
Probation Violation
Warrants removed and probation terminated early.
Quincy District Court
Motion to Terminate Probation Early
Allowed
Suffolk Superior Court
Motion to Terminate Probation Early
Allowed
Middlesex Superior Court
Motion to Terminate Probation Early
Allowed
Title IX / Disciplinary Hearings
Mario Umana Acedemy, East Boston
School Suspension Hearing
Client avoids sexual harassment mark on her record, and returns to school.
Northeastern University, Boston
Title IX sexual assault allegations
School finds in Client’s favor, and he returns to school.
