Commonwealth v. John Doe

CRIMINAL COMPLAINT FOR RECKLESS OPERATION OF A VEHICLE AGAINST COLLEGE STUDENT DISMISSED AT CLERK-MAGISTRATE HEARING

Boston Police responded to a car accident on Boylston Street. Defendant stated that he lost control of his vehicle while taking a sharp turn and crashed into three parked cars. Defendant admitted that he was speeding and trying to “show off” or impress his friends and lost control of his car. He was traveling at 55 mph in a 25 mph zone. Defendant admitted that he made a stupid mistake. The three vehicle sustained heavy damage. Police filed an application for criminal complaint against the Defendant for Reckless Operation of a Vehicle (G.L. c. 90, §24(2)(a)).

Result: At the Clerk-Magistrate Hearing, Attorney Gerald J. Noonan was successful in getting the criminal complaint dismissed. Prior to the hearing, Attorney Noonan ensured that the owners of the three damaged vehicles were fully compensated by insurance. Attorney Noonan had his client complete a driver’s safety course. Attorney Noonan presented evidence that his client was an honor roll student at Curry College where he is studying criminal justice. Attorney Noonan introduced character letters from the client’s employer where he works as a Security Officer. The Clerk issued a civil citation for Speeding but dismissed the criminal charge.