Assault and Battery - District Court - Dismissed

The police were called to the Smith’s (a pseudonym) house after neighbors called about a loud, heated argument next door. Upon arrival the lead office noticed that Mr. Smith had scratches on his arms and neck. Mr. Smith denied that his wife scr… Read More
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Failure to Register as a Sex Offender (Level 3) - District Court - Dismissed

The case was dismissed after Attorney Henry Fasoldt successfully argued that there was not enough evidence for Mr. B to have been formally charged with Failing to Register as a Sex Offender, Level 3. Level 3 is assigned to the convicted sex offenders… Read More
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Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D Substance, Drug Violation Near School/Park -- District Court -- Dismissed

A Cambridge police officer stopped EB, a 40-year-old man, and EB’s friend in the Cambridge Common, because they were was smoking weed. The officer was particularly upset because there were children playing near-by. Though smoking marijuana in M… Read More
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Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle w/ Intent to Commit a Felony -- Juvenile Court -- Dismissed

LR, a 16-year-old high school student, was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering a car. Parked along side a city street in Everett, a van was broken into. It happened around 1am. While driving down the streets, three local residents saw thr… Read More
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Disturbing Correctional Institution -- Not Guilty

DJ, an inmate at the Middlesex County Jail, was charged with “Disturbing a Correctional Institution” after an incident at the jail. Over Memorial day weekend, 2013 the water in the facility broke – in other words, there was no runni… Read More
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Breaking and Entering at Night w/ Intent to Commit Felony, Larceny over $250 (2 counts): Cambridge Juvenile Court - Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed, all counts: A local business was broken into in the winter. Money was taken from the register. Likewise, jewelry from the owner’s purse was stolen. JRM, a local high school student, and his friend were charged with “br… Read More
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Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle: Woburn District Court - Client not Charged

Outcome: Client not Charged BLD, a 62-year-old retiree, was cited for “Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle” after crashing into a neighbor’s fence. He hired Boston Negligent Operation attorney Henry Fasoldt. In preparation for th… Read More
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OUI-3rd Offense: Attleboro District Court - Not Guilty

Outcome: Not Guilty Description: A local police officer pulled up next to DWP’s car while it was parked on a side street with the engine running. The officer thought DWP’s eyes were “droopy, red and bloodshot.” The officer als… Read More
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OUI-3rd Offense: Quincy District Court - reduced to OUI-2nd Offense

Outcome: Charges Reduced – no jail, avoids felony conviction Description: PCT left his company’s Christmas party last December after drinking “a few beers.” On his way home he was stopped by a state trooper. During the stop th… Read More
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Leaving the Scene, Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle: Barnstable District Court - Client Not Charged

Outcome: Client not Charged Description: Following a minor car accident, JSP, a 61-year-old business owner, received a criminal citation. The citation alleged that JSP left the scene of the accident and drove negligently. Fearful of the consequences… Read More
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