Criminal Defense Case Results

The following is a list of recent victories for non-drunk driving cases, Click here to read about DUI wins. The below cases include assault and battery charges, domestic assault charges, drug cases, including charges of possession with the intent to distribute, larceny offenses, shoplifting, motor vehicle offenses and gun offenses. While your case may sound like the facts of one of these cases, every case is different and I nor any lawyer can guarantee the outcome on any particular case.

Dedham District Court: Assault and Battery on a police officer
In this case, our client was charged with Assault and Battery on a Police Officer. The case was set up for a clerk magistrate hearing. This is the type of hearing where the defendant can avoid having a criminal complaint issued. In this case, we presented evidence explaining the reason for the criminal conduct which consisted of medical records and a doctors letter. As a result, the clerk understood the cause for the criminal conduct and declined to issue the complaint if the client was able to avoid any further legal troubles for one year.

Domestic Assault and Battery Charge Westboro District Court
In this case, our client was charged with Domestic assault and battery involving an incident with his wife and son. Attorney DelSignore was able to move the case quickly through the court system and put the case on for bench trial, where the charges were dismissed.

Charge of Assault and Battery With a Dangerous Weapon Arising out of a Domestic Incident
Essex County District Court
In this case our client was facing potential deportation as a result of admitting to a charge of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon arising out of a domestic incident. this offense constitutes a crime of moral turpitude under federal immigration law, meaning that there is no discretion for the immigration judge other than to order deportation. The client hired Attorney DelSignore to vacate the plea; after a hearing the motion was allowed. The client avoided potentially being deported after many years in the country and having family that is established in the United States.

Charge: Shoplifting- Complaint not issued - Clerk's Hearing
Court: Wrentham District Court
Client was summonsed to a clerk's hearing for an allegation of shoplifting. Client was alleged to have shoplifted numerous articles from a number of stores at the Wrentham Outlets. The clerk agreed to hold the matter open for six months. As long as client does not pick up new offenses the complaint will not issue and the charge will not be reflected on her criminal record.

Charge: 18 Counts of Vandalism - Complaint not issued - Clerk's Hearing
Court: New Bedford District Court
Client was summonsed to a clerk's hearing for 18 counts of vandalizing property. The client was alleged to have slashed 18 tires in New Bedford. The narrative indicated a portion of the vandalism was captured on video. A New Bedford clerk magistrate agreed to not issue the complaint upon payment of damages.

Charge: Destruction of Property and Assault and Battery - Complaint Not Issued
Court: Boston Municipal Court Clerk's Hearing
Client was summonsed to a clerk's hearing for allegations of destruction of property and destruction of property. Narrative stated client damaged a person's car mirror and then grabbed the driver. The alleged victim did not appear at the hearing and the investigating police department agreed to withdraw the charges. No charges issued and client's criminal record is preserved.

Charge: Complaint not issued for Shoplifting
Court: Edgartown District Court
In this case, our client was arrested for shoplifting while on vacation in Martha Vineyard. Our client had no record and was a profession with a good job and simply made a mistake. At the clerk hearing, we were able to persuade the clerk magistrate not to issue the complaint, preserving the client record and employment prospects.

Charge: Negligent Operation and Leaving the Scene - Complaint Not Issued
Court: Westborough District Court
Client summonsed to a clerk hearing's for allegations of negligent operation and leaving the scene of an accident. Report indicated that client was travelling erratically and weaving within traffic ultimately causing a three car accident. After the accident witnesses observed client leaving the scene of the accident. The clerk magistrate agreed to not issue the complaint, no charges were issued and the client's record remains clean.

Charge: Possession of Class B, Cocaine
Court: Brockton District Court
The police make a stop suspecting there was a hand to hand transaction. After discussion with the district attorney and argument that the seizure was illegal, the case was dismissed on payment of court costs.

Charge: Drug possession
Court: Dedham District Court
In this case, the defendant was charged with possession of a Class A drug. The defendant was stopped and questioned by police without being read his Miranda rights. At the motion hearing date, Attorney DelSignore was able to work on a dismissal of the case as the Commonwealth was not ready to proceed with the motion.

Court: Stoughton District Court Case dismissed after clerk magistrate hearing.
In this case, the client was allege to have driven negligently and committed two civil traffic infractions; in order to preserve the defendant driving and criminal record, it was agreed that the client would complete a driving program in exchange for an eventual dismissal of the charges.

Charge: Client charged with domestic assault and battery after attending a party with his wife
Court: Woburn District Court
Both parties were allegedly drinking after a night out; the client's wife and the alleged victim claimed she was pushed down the stairs. On the trial date, the case was dismissed after an assertion of the martial privilege and the Commonwealth did not have any other independent evidence to prove the case such as a 911 tape or independent witness.

Charge: Client charged with domestic assault and battery after a fight with his wife
Court: Stoughton District Court
The client allegedly pushed his wife after attending a holiday party. The client claimed that his wife was out of control and reaching for a knife. On the trial date, the case was dismissed based on the martial privilege and the Commonwealth lack any other independent evidence.

Charge: Client charged with OUI Serious bodily injury and negligent operation;
This was a case where the client hit someone crossing the street. OUI Serious bodily injury requires a minimum six month jail sentence; after a motion to dismiss was filed before the judge in Superior Court and allowed, the case was resolved similar to a first offense OUI. The motion to dismiss being allowed helped the client avoid mandatory jail time.

Charge: Stoughton District Court Assault with Dangerous Weapon Dismissed.
In this case, our client was accused of Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon after a work confrontation. The Commonwealth alleged that the defendant threatened the two victims with a dangerous weapons and pipe. After negotiations with the district attorney, the case was dismissed on the trial date.

Charge: Statutory Rape charged dismissed.
In this case, the client was charged with statutory rape of a 16 year old. DelSignore Law defended this case and challenged the credibility of the victim as to what allegedly occurred. The charge was reduced to enticing a minor and not indicted by the District Attorney, when the case proceeded to trial in district court the allege victim asserted her Fifth Amendment privilege resulting in the dismissal of all charge

Charge: The client was charged with domestic assault and battery by his ex-wife out of the Clinton District Court.
Court: Clinton District Court
The client had a very strong case that we were prepared to take to trial. The client had text messages proving his ex-wife motivate to fabricate the charge to get back at him for wanting the divorce. Although the chance of a not guilty were high, the client elected to take pretrial probation which is rarely offered in domestic assault and battery cases in order to secure a dismissal of the case upon completion of a program.

Charge: Shoplifting by asportation in attleboro: The defendant was charged with shoplift by asportation.
After negotiation with the district attorney, Attorney DelSignore was able to have the charge dismissed on the payment of court costs despite the client having a prior record for similar offenses.

Charge: Assault Charge no Complaint issued
In this case, our client was charged with assault; the matter arose out of an incident that happened while driving, making it appear to be a road rage incident. After discussion with magistrate, it was agreed that the complaint would not issue provided the client had no further criminal charges within the next year.

Charge: Client avoids being held on probation surrender
Court: West Roxbury District Court
Client alleged to have violated probation in domestic assault and battery case. The client avoided jail time after DelSignore Law argued that the condition did not justify a preliminary detention. Client able to get second chance to comply with probation.

Charge: Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon
Court: Brockton District Court
In this case, the client was adamant that he did not commit any assault and battery on the victim. After investigating the case, Attorney DelSignore led a motion to dismiss which was allowed by the judge, resulting in the dismissal of the charge prior to its appearance on the client's criminal record.

Charge: Larceny under $ 250.00
Court: Attleboro District Court
After negotiation with the prosecutor, the case was dismissed on the payment of court costs.

Charge: First Offense OUI
Court: Worcester District Court
Client charged with 1st offense OUI out of the Worcester District Court by the State police. The client was involved in an accident on New Year's Eve and was alleged to have shown signs of impairment by the officer, including blood shot and glassy eyes, and slurred speech. The client took a breath test which registered at the legal limit of .08. At trial, the defendant was found not guilty.

Charge: Immediate threat license suspension
Court: Registry of Motor Vehicles
Client had his license reinstated after our office appealed the immediate threat license suspension to the Registry of Motor Vehicles. This reinstatement was allowed despite the fact that the court case is ongoing.

Charge: Assault and Battery on a Police Officer
Court: Attleboro District Court
Charge of resisting arrest, assault and battery on police officer, dismissed on payment of court costs out of the Attleboro District Court.

Charge: Motor Vehicle Infraction
Court: Waltham District Court
Client charged with motor vehicle infraction out of the Waltham District court; the charge was dismissed at clerk magistrate hearing, precluding any entry on the client's criminal record.

Charge: Domestic Assault and Battery
Court: Attleboro District Court
Client charged with domestic assault and battery, the charges were dismissed on the trial date.

Charge: Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana
Court: Brockton District Court
Brockton District Court-Client charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and distribution of marijuana case continued for six months. If the client does not get rearrested in that time the case will be dismissed.

Charge: Motor Vehicle Infraction
Court: Stoughton District Court
Client charged with motor vehicle infraction and the charge was dismissed on the arraignment date.

Charge: Larceny
Court: Dedham District Court
Client charged with larceny, charge dismissed on payment of court costs.

Charge: Domestic Assault and Battery
Court: Dedham District Court
Client charged with domestic assault and battery out of the Dedham District Court, the client had the charges dismissed on a pretrial hearing date.

Charge: Domestic Assault and Battery
Court: Attleboro District Court
Client charged with domestic assault and battery, charge dismissed out of the Attleboro District Court.

Charge: Breaking and Entering
Court: Westborough District Court
Client charged with Breaking and Entering Night time out of the Westborough District Court. Case dismissed on $200 court costs.

Charge: Possession of Cocaine
Court: Framingham District Court
Client received a continuance without finding for eleven months. If the client does not have any additional charges in that time the case will be dismissed

Charge: Larceny over $250
Court: Lowell District Court
Lowell District Court- Client charged with Larceny over $250. Client was granted pretrial probation. The client did not make an admission to the charge. The case was dismissed after six months.

Charge: Assault and Battery, Strangulation
Court: Stoughton District Court
Clerk Magistrate Hearing- Case held open for nine months- if client does not have any further issues case will be dismissed and his record will remain clean

Charge: Domestic Assault and Battery
Court: New Bedford District Court
Domestic assault and battery charge dismissed on the day of trial.

Charge: Motor Vehicle Offenses
Court: Stoughton District Court
Motor vehicle offenses of driving without license and uninsured vehicle dismissed at clerk magistrate hearing. Defendant avoids any entry on criminal record.

Charge: Negligent Operation
Court: Attleboro District Court
Negligent operation charge resolved by way of pretrial probation. If the client avoids any further criminal charges and completes a driving program, the case will be dismissed.

Charge: Negligent Operation
Court: Dedham District Court
Client charged with negligent operation based on police report that the defendant was speeding and driving erratically. The case was dismissed on the payment of court costs.

Charge: Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute- school zone
Court: New Bedford District Court
Possession with the intent to distribute cocaine and possession with intent in a school zone, charge dismissed after the Court allowed the motion to suppress as there was no probable cause to issue the search warrant under the Fourth Amendment and Article 14.

Charge: Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute in a school zone
Court: Stoughton District Court
Possession with the intent to distribute cocaine in a school zone; charge dismissed as court allowed Attorney DelSignore motion to dismiss which argued that the Commonwealth could not prove that the defendant constructively possessed cocaine to provide sufficient evidence to bring the criminal charge against the defendant.

Charge: Assault and Battery on a police officer
Court: Dedham
Resisting arrest, Assault and Battery on police officer, client placed on pretrial probation, avoids an admission to the criminal charge.

Charge: Negligent Operation
Court: Registry of Motor Vehicles
Negligent operation of a motor vehicle charge dismissed at clerk magistrate hearing on the condition that defendant complete a program sponsored by the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Charge: Negligent Operation
Court: Registry of Motor Vehicles
Negligent operation of a motor vehicle charge dismissed at magistrate hearing; client avoids any entry on their criminal record.

Charge: Indecent Assault and Battery
Court: Attleboro District Court
Indecent Assault and Battery Charge requiring the defendant to Register as a Sex Offender Reduced to Assault and Battery. Defendant avoids any sex offender registry requirements as a result of the reduction in the charge.

Charge: Reckless Endangerment of a Child
Court: Dedham District Court
Charge of Reckless Endangerment of a Child dismissed after Attorney DelSignore led a motion to dismiss arguing that there was not probable cause for the charge. The Court allowed the motion resulting in the case being dismissed.

Charge: Tampering with Fire Safety Device
Court: Stoughton
Charge of Tampering with Fire Safety device dismissed at clerk magistrate hearing; client avoids having the charge appear on any criminal record.

Charge: Domestic Assault and Battery
Court: New Bedford District Court
Domestic Assault and Battery charge dismissed on day of trial. Defendant alleged to have pushed and struck the alleged victim in the face.

Charge: Domestic Assault and Battery, Malicious Destruction of Property
Court: Stoughton
Defendant charged with domestic assault and malicious destruction of property. Case dismissed on trial date.

Charge: Domestic Assault and Battery, Assault and Battery with Dangerous Weapon
Court: Stoughton District Court
Domestic assault and battery, two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, dismissed on day of trial.

Charge: Domestic Assault and Battery
Court: Dedham District Court
Domestic assault and battery dismissed at pretrial hearing, despite 911 tape regarding the alleged incident.

Charge: Assault and Battery
Court: Attleboro District Court
Assault and battery charge dismissed on day of trial after Attorney DelSignore presents district attorney with copy of criminal record of victim.

Charge: Domestic Assault and Battery
Court: Attleboro District Court
Domestic assault and battery charge dismissed on day of trial after motion by Attorney DelSignore.

Charge: Breaking and entering, assault and battery, larceny from a person
Court: Stoughton District Court
Client charged with breaking and entering, assault and battery and larceny from a person. Case dismissed on the day of trial.

Charge: Assault and Battery
Court: Stoughton District Court
Assault and battery charge dismissed upon payment of court costs as attorney DelSignore persuades the district attorney that Commonwealth has a difficult case at trial given the victim's intoxication.

Charge: Posession of Shotgun without FIC Card
Court: Attleboro District Court
Client charged with possession of shotgun without FID card. Case dismissed at magistrate hearing upon client getting proper gun license.

Charge: Breaking and Entering, Assault and Battery threats
Court: New Bedford District Court
Client charged with breaking and entering, assault and battery, threats, case dismissed on the day of trial upon motion by attorney DelSignore as the Commonwealth was not prepared for trial.

Charge: Larceny
Court: Dedham District Court
Larceny charge dismissed at magistrate hearing upon restitution payment resulting in the client not having any entry on her criminal record. Case dismissed before clerk magistrate and never brought before the court.

Charge: Leaving scene of property damage
Court: Attleboro District Court
Leaving the scene of property damage dismissed prior to arraignment resulting in the client not having any entry on his criminal record.

Charge: Domestic Assault and Battery
Court: Attleboro District Court
Domestic assault and battery dismissed upon completion of the defendant completing counseling program.

Charge: Receiving stolen property
Court: Quincy District Court
Six counts of receiving stolen property from stores in the South Shore Plaza Mall in Braintree and one count of shoplifting, defendant receives one year pretrial probation; if no further legal trouble and completion of community service, the case is dismissed without any record of conviction or admission to the charge.

Charge: Drug Distribution
Court: Dedham District Court
Drug Distribution conviction overturned: Attorney DelSignore represented a client on appeal convicted of distribution of cocaine and conspiracy. Attorney DelSignore was able to have the defendant conviction overturned after making an argument before the Massachusetts Court of Appeals, arguing that the defendants' right of confrontation was denied by the admission of drug certificates of analysis without providing the defendant the opportunity to confront the chemist who conducted the drug analysis.

Charge: Assault and Battery, threats to commit a crime
Court: Stoughton District Court
Assault and battery and threats to commit a crime, dismissed on day of trial.

Charge: Drug Possession with intent to distribute
Court: New Bedford District Court
New Bedford District Court: drug possession with the intent to distribute. Not Guilty after a bench trial.

Charge: Class A possession
Court: New Bedford District Court
New Bedford District Court, possession of Class A and conspiracy. Dismissed on both counts.

Charge: Violation of 209A restraining order
Court: Dedham District Court
Dedham District Court violation of 209A restraining order; case dismissed on day of trial.

Charge: Drug Possession
Court: Attleboro District Court
Attleboro District Court client charged with drug possession; Attorney DelSignore led a motion to suppress which is granted by the judge resulting in the dismissal of the case.

Charge: Assault with deadly weapon, distribution of marijuana
Court: Attleboro District Court
Attleboro District Court, client charged with assault with dangerous weapon and distribution of marijuana. Defendant initially held as dangerous under the dangerousness statute. Attorney DelSignore appeals the dangerousness determination and the client is released; client eventually accepts a plea for time served.

Charge: Drug possession
Court: New Bedford District Court
New Bedford District Court possession of illegal narcotic drugs, case dismissed after motion to suppress evidence based on illegal search of the automobile was granted by the court.

Charge: Assault and Battery on Police Officer
Court: New Bedford District Court
New Bedford District Court: assault and battery on a police officer; resisting arrest and disorderly conduct; client found not guilty after a jury trail.

Charge: Leaving the Scene of property damage
Court: Wrentham District Court
Wrentham District Court: Leaving the scene of property damage case continued for six months to be dismissed if client avoids further criminal charges.

Charge: Possession of Firearm without FID Card
Court: Wrentham District Court
Possession of rearms without FID card. Cased dismissed avoiding mandatory minimum 18 month jail sentence.

Charge: Assault and Battery on Police Officer, Resisting Arrest
Court: New Bedford District Court
New Bedford District Court, assault and battery on police officer and resisting arrest. JURY TRIAL. NOT GUILTY.

Charge: Criminal Harassment, annoying phone calls
Court: Stoughton District Court
Stoughton District Court. Criminal harassment and annoying phone calls. Case dismissed.

Charge: Drug Distribution within school zone
Court: New Bedford District Court
New Bedford District Court: drug distribution within school zone. Case dismissed.

Charge: Negligent Endangerment of a Child
Court: New Bedford District Court
New Bedford District Court: Negligent Endangerment of a Child. Case Dismissed.