Client was charged with resisting arrest after running from police after being commanded to stop. Charge was dismissed after Attorney Murray filed pretrial motion to dismiss for lack of probable cause. Judge dismissed the charge after hearing.
East Brookfield District Court Disorderly Conduct: Dismissed Disturbing the Peace: Dismissed
Client, who was a high school student, was charged with participating in large outdoor party resulting in calls to the police. Evidence presented that client had not been drinking and was exiting gathering. After hearing before clerk magistrate, charges were dismissed.
Westborough District Court – Leaving Scene of Property Damage Accident: Dismissed
Client was charged with knowingly leaving the scene of a property damage accident after commercial truck driver reported his vehicle was struck at intersection. Evidence presented that client returned to scene shortly after accident occurred. After hearing before clerk magistrate, charge was dismissed.
Worcester Superior Court – Personal Injury – Construction Site fall $500,000
Client was a worker on site when he fell through uncovered second floor hole in a partially framed house. Attorney Murray retained construction expert verifying violations of the applicable building code. The case settled at mediation.
Worcester District Court – Assault and Battery Jury Trial – Not Guilty Verdict
Client was employee of assisted living facility. Charged with assault and battery against family member of resident. Client testified and offered theory of self defense.
Worcester Superior Court – Personal Injury – Motor Vehicle Accident $440,000
Client, who was a mentally disabled woman, was seriously injured in a motor vehicle van accident while being transported to her daytime care facility. Extensive discovery was conducted verifying the nature and causal relationship between the accident and client’s injuries. Case settled at mediation
Westborough District Court – Illegal Wiretapping Charges Dismissed
Client charged with illegally recording conversations of her former husband and child. Defense filed a Motion to Dismiss which was allowed.
Fitchburg District Court – OUI Jury Trial – Not Guilty Verdict
Client collided with Telephone pole at approximately 2:00 am causing fire, police and EMS response. Open container found in the vehicle. Client brought by ambulance to hospital. Client and additional witness testified as to client’s sobriety.
Worcester Superior Court – Personal Injury – Trip and Fall- $390,000
Elderly client fell down several stairs and suffered serious personal injuries while checking out of office of medical provider. Attorney Murray retained building code expert who verified numerous violations of the building code including the placement of a checkout window directly next to a stairway. The case settled at mediation
Fitchburg District Court – Aggravated Assault/Battery Bench Trial – Not Guilty Verdict
Client charged with domestic Assault and Battery against live in girlfriend. Defense produced witnesses who discredited claims of alleged victim.