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Massachusetts Criminal Trials

Attorney Nathan is usually able to avoid an uncertain and costly trial, but when the circumstances demand a trial Attorney Nathan has represented people accused of serious crimes throughout the state. Mr. Nathan's extensive experience includes: Major drug cases, counterfeiting, violent crimes including murder and terrorist activities to drunk driving and vehicular homicide matters. Below are some representative matters of Attorney Nathan's experience.

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Ongoing representation in Murder Case, Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. E. R. January Middlesex Superior Court.

1st Degree Murder Trial: guilty 2nd degree. Motion in Limine with memorandum of law to exclude autopsy photographs (Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Dan Downey, Suffolk Superior Court, Judge Ford

Operating Under Influence-Liquor (2nd) not guilty by jury verdict Poss. Of Exploding Fireworks (94B) dismissed after hearing on Motion in Limine; Motion in Limine re convictions allowed; Motion to Modify Model Jury Instruction 5.10 denied; Motion in Limine re FST Refusal allowed. Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. S. D. B., Wrentham District Court, Judge O'Malley.

Operating Under Influence-Liquor (2nd Offense) Motion in Limine re Defendants refusal to Perform Field Sobriety Test's allowed. Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. R. N., Dedham District Court, Judge L. Connolly.

Defendant charged with Operating Under Influence, Motor Vehicle Negligence Neglience, Leaving the Scene Property Damage: not guilty by jury verdict count one, guilty by jury verdict count's 2 & 3. Motion to Suppress Stmts of D & FST's den'd. Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. C. F., Taunton District Court, Judge Dunn.

Rape extension trial by jury of six, verdict of lessor crime of dangerous after two day trial. Motion for Costs for Indep. Evaluation allowed. Criminal rules apply. Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. A. F., Boston Juvenile Court, Judge Limon.

Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Possession of Burgurlary Tools, not guilty both indictments by jury verdict. Motion in Limine re stmts of D allowed. One day trial. No defense w's. Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. H. N., Norfolk Superior Court Ind.

Assault & Battery. Not guilty by jury verdict. Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. H., Quincy District Court Judge Minehan

Possession of Class D guilty by jury verdict; OUI-Drugs not guilty by jury verdict. Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. D., Dedham District Court, Judge Coffey.

Other Criminal Experience and Civil Verdicts

Armed Robbery While Masked, guilty by plea to 5 years committed when prior counsel was at 9-12 years comiited for a plea. Com. v. M. P.Plymouth Superior Court, Judge Grabau O'Connell.

Obtained Expert Witness: Carriglia v. O, Worcester Superior Court civil jury verdict resulted in $1.4 million. Attorney Nathan obtained a plaintiff's expert neurologist for a brain injury case. See our Experts >>

Larceny Over $250, a "white collar" crime. Restitution of $200,000; negotiations disagreed plea results in pre-trial probation for D; Commonwealth sought five years, one to serve. Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. D. P., Norfolk Superior Court, Judge Del Vecchio.

Motor Vehicle Homicide by Negligence, guilty by plea 2 years hoc 6 months to serve. Negotiated direct EIP for D day after plea without judge's recommendation for interview. Howie Carr article results in change in Sheriff policy re mv homicide & EIP. Utilized accident reconstruction expert and neuropsychologist; later expert would testify that D's Attention Deficit Disorder caused negligent operation. Note: this was D's second mv fatality. Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. G. J., Norfolk Superior Court, Judge Grabeau.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. G. J., Supreme Judicial Court, Appeal via c.211 s.3 that Sheriff Flood abused discretion when he removed defendant form electronic incarceration after Howie Carr column criticized the plea (above) as soft on criminals.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. A. S., Suffolk Superior Court, Judge Del Vecchio, Motion to Withdraw Guilty Plea allowed, precluding 3-strikes conviction in US District Court (Boston Globe).

Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. C. B., Middlesex Superior Court, Judge Neel, Armed Home Invasion, guilty by plea. Motion for Appointment of Appellate Counsel allowed.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. W. M., Norfolk Superior Court, Judge Grabeau, stalking & B&E Day Int.Fel., guilty by plea 2&1/2 yrs. committed. Stipulation by DA to D's Motion to Suppress Stmnts brings house-time to D in negotiations.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. B., Norfolk Superior Court, Habitual Criminal, Poss stolen MV, Judge Grabeau. District Court bail reduced; D posted; Motion to Suppress Statements allowed after a hearing.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. E. E., Bristol Superior Court, home invasion, armed robbery, ABDW, Judge Connon. guilty by plea to larceny after two day trial. Motion in Limine: Mugshots allowed.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. R. Or., Bristol Superior Court, Armed Ass. W/Int. Murder, ABDW, Judge Connon. Guilty by plea; motion for funds allowed in retained case for DNA testing (Dr. Bing, Ctr. Blood Research) to sever D from co-D biological twin. Motion to Sever reserved for trial; DNA testing helpful for defense in plea negotiations: did Crime Lab tamper w/ evidence?

Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. J. M., Bristol Superior Court Trafficking C1. C, Conspiracy, Judge N/A. Motion to Dismiss.

US v. S. F., US District Court, AUSA Clements, False Statments Obtain Firearms; Engaging in Bus. Deal Firearms; sentenced by plea to low end of guidelines. 5k1.1 reduction being worked on.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. J., Suffolk Superior Trafficking, Quincy District Court, Passing Counterfeit Bills. Cases pending during extensive negotiations with US Secret Service. Case goal: preclude federal indictment and obtain direct deportation for D; retained co-counsel.

P. v. Ar. Rhode Island Superior Court Obtained plaintiff's cardiologist and prepared same for testimony in wrongful death trial against treating general practitioner. Case settled on fourth day of trial for $250,000 (with Brian Cunha, Esq.) after plaintiff economist had heart attack on stand.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. A. A., Norfolk Superior, Unarmed Carjacking; Judge Smith. Motion for Presentence Report allowed; plea to 2&1/2; Commonwealth sought 5-7.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. M. M., Norfolk Superior, Judge Grabeau; B&E, Stalking in Violation of 209A, Threats. Two indictments joined after D released from prison by mistake, going on rampage against former girlfriend. Forensic telephone tape analysis. Guilty plea, 3-4 years committed; prior counsel was at 5-7.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. J. K., Quincy District Court, various judges; A&B; guilty pleas avoiding prison time for sole surviving "code of silence killings" brother of Charlestown violence, using forensic psychiatrist to avoid prison time.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. G. Fall River Juvenile Court, Judge Connors; Rape; Rape; AB; AB reduced to one count of indecent AB by plea with DYS commitment.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. G. K. all charges dismissed in three district courts despite defendant's seven (7) page record.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. D. L., Wrentham District Court, Judge Winslow Poss. cl.Bsub. w/int.dist. c94C s32A9a, Motion to Suppress allowed - Warrantless Search - upon hearing and argument on memorandum of law.

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