Violent Crimes Case Results
Boston MA
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Violent Crimes Defense Case Resuls
by Leon & Davis Criminal Defense Lawyers
January, 2023
Attorney Davis’s client was acquitted of first degree murder after a two week long jury trial. After suppressing key evidence against his client, the government was constrained in their presentation of its case against his client.
April, 2021
Client was indicted for rape after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her twice while she was sleeping at his home. The woman texted him immediately after leaving his home accusing him of assaulting her. In response, client sent her incriminating text messages which could have been viewed as an admission to the crime. Attorney Leon convinced the jury that the accuser’s memory was unreliable due to her use of marijuana and her prescription medication and that the client’s so-called admissions were the result of fear and his attempt to smooth things over rather than guilt. Attorney Leon retained a psychiatrist as well as an expert on memory formation to testify to the effects of marijuana and her prescription medication on memory storage and retrieval. The jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty.
September, 2021
Client was charged with armed assault with intent to murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon stemming from the stabbing of a man during a fight. Attorney Leon’s investigation revealed that the alleged victim had a Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination due to his statements to a private investigator and issues with his Grand Jury testimony. Investigation also revealed that the alleged victim had a lengthy history of violence that would be admitted as evidence at trial showing that he was actually the first aggressor in this altercation. On day of trial, alleged victim comes into court and asserts his privilege not to testify and case is dismissed.
August, 2021
Indictments for home invasion and armed robbery dismissed on the first day of jury trial for Attorney Davis’s client.
June, 2021
Client was charged with firearms offenses after a gun was found in his luggage during a security check at Logan airport. Client was facing a mandatory minimum prison sentence of 10 years as a result of the armed career criminal enhancement. Client gave a full statement to police explaining that he borrowed the bag from his brother before heading out on vacation; however, they still charged him. Attorney Leon’s investigation revealed that client’s brother had a valid license to carry a firearm and that he had inadvertently left the gun in the bag. Today, Attorney Leon was able to get all charges dismissed.
June, 2021
Assault and Battery charge does not issue after clerk magistrate hearing. Police responded to a call from a man who accused client of attacking him after an evening of drinking at his apartment. He was summoned to a clerk magistrate hearing charging domestic assault and battery. Attorney Leon convinced the magistrate not to issue a criminal complaint at the hearing. Thus, the case was dismissed and the charge will not appear on his record.