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January 2010
Charge of aggrevated assault and battery. Attorney Griffin was able to negotiate with the Commonwealth and get the charge reduced to simple assault and battery and get the client placed on pre-trial probation. Result: Charge amended down to something much less serious. No conviction, no admission.
Stolen Vehicle Charge
Roxbury District Court
Defendant charged with receiving a stolen motor vehicle for not returning a rental car on time. Attorney Griffin was able to prevail upon the District Attorney and Judge to place the Defendant on pretrial probation. The Defendant did not make an admission, plead guilty, and will not have a conviction Result: client will be required to make restitution.
Extortion Charge
Brookline District Court
Defendant charged with Assault and battery on a police officer, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct in the Boston Municipal Court was placed on pre-trial probation. After arguments, Attorney Griffin was able to convince the Court and District Attorney to place Defendant on pre-trial probation, thereby not requiring the Defendant to make any admissions and preserving his record. Result: Client placed on pre-trial probation for one year, with a letter of apology to the victim.
Disorderly Conduct / Assault and Battery / Malicious Destruction of Property
Boston Municipal Court
Client charged with Disorderly Conduct, Assault and Battery on a Police Officer and Malicious Destruction of Property over $250. Client was at a concert in Boston, visibly intoxicated and was asked to leave. Client gets in a tussle with police officers which results in damage to one of their uniforms. Client is represented by Attorney Griffin who is able to argue to the district attorney and convince the Court that Client should be placed on pre-trial probation. Result: Client makes no admissions or pleas of guilt. His case will be dismissed after completing community service and attending AA meetings. No record of criminal convictions for Client.
Possession of Marijuana / Intent to Distribute Marijuana
Framingham District Court
High School Senior, with terrific grades and scholarships to college, charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and distribution of marijuana. Client's parents hire Attorney Griffin who is able to convince the judge to continue the matter without a finding of guilt. Result: Client does not suffer a guilty conviction and does not lose his college scholarships.
Rape Charges
Middlesex Superior Court
Client is charged with rape as a result of an encounter after a house party. Client hires Attorney Griffin who tries the case before a jury, which acquits Client of the rape charge. Result: Not Guilty. Client does not go to prison or have to register as a sex offender.
