Attorney David Andrew Leon's Legal Cases

Criminal defense

Violation of a Restraining Order

Jul 16, 2014

OUTCOME: Dismissed

Client was charged with Violation of a Restraining Order after his ex-girlfriend called police when he showed up at her apartment. Police found him hiding in her basement and he admitted knocking on he ... r door in an attempt to speak with her. Attorney Leon investigated the case and discovered that the restraining order had never been served on client so he did not have notice of its existence and could not be charged with violating it. The restraining order was issued out of a different court and there was no return of service in the court’s file because it was never served. The court’s file included documents from the police department explaining that they had attempted to serve the order on client but were unsuccessful. Attorney Leon used this information to immediately have client released from custody. In response, client’s ex then claimed that he was aware of the restraining order because she had notified him. Attorney Leon was successful in persuading a judge to dismiss the case because client’s ex lacked credibility. The case was dismissed.

Criminal defense

Probation Violation Hearing - Larceny Over $250

Jun 05, 2014

OUTCOME: No Violation Found; Probation Terminated and Dismissed

Client was on probation for Larceny Over $250. Her probation officer issued a probation violation notice asking that she be found in violation of probation because she had not complied with any of her ... conditions of probation. Attorney Leon persuaded a judge that no probation violation occurred and to terminate client’s probation early. The case was dismissed.

Criminal defense

Armed Robbery

Jun 04, 2014

OUTCOME: Pretrial Probation - Case was dismissed after client stayed out of trouble for one year

Client charged with Armed Robbery after robbing a man of his cell phone at knifepoint. The victim identified client to police as the culprit on-scene. Attorney Leon provided the prosecutor with extensi ... ve information about the client and persuaded him to agree to a one-year term of pretrial probation. Client was required to either maintain their current employment or enroll in school full-time as a condition of pretrial probation. As a result, the case was dismissed after one year without any admission of wrongdoing by the client.

Criminal defense

Trespassing and Disorderly Conduct

May 22, 2014

OUTCOME: Dismissed

Client was charged with Trespassing and Disorderly Conduct at a hospital after making a scene and being forced off the premises by security. Attorney Leon obtained documentation showing that client was ... planning to move to Las Vegas for a job offer. He provided it to the prosecutor and persuaded him to dismiss the case on the condition that client would stay away from the hospital unless he had medical business there.

Criminal defense

Filing a False Police Report

May 21, 2014

OUTCOME: Dismissed

Client was charged with Filing a False Police Report after he walked into the police station and told them that his ex-girlfriend had robbed him of $250 at knifepoint before fleeing. Police contacted h ... is ex and she claimed that she hadn’t seen client in years and that he had mental health issues. She also claimed to have an alibi for the time of the robbery. Attorney Leon investigated the case and obtained evidence showing that police never looked into her alibi and that her claim of not seeing client in years was false. Police simply took her word for it and used her assertion that client had mental health issues to mistakenly assume that he was fabricating the incident. Police never investigated client’s allegation so there was no basis to conclude that it was a false report. Attorney Leon was able to get the case dismissed over the prosecutor’s objection.

Criminal defense

Larceny Over $250

May 08, 2014

OUTCOME: Dismissed

Client, a single mother, was charged with Larceny Over $250 for failing to pay for auto repairs at a local shop. Client had fallen on hard times and was struggling financially but the shop owner decide ... d to press charges when there was a delay in her repayment. Attorney Leon obtained documentation of client’s financial struggles and provided them to the prosecutor explaining that there was no criminal intent and that the case should be addressed in civil court instead of criminal court. The case was dismissed.

Criminal defense

Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault and Battery

Apr 29, 2014

OUTCOME: Dismissed

Client was charged with Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault and Battery after a man accused him of violently beating him during an altercation outside of a nightclub. The alleged vi ... ctim went to the hospital with significant injuries to his face and upper body. Attorney Leon’s investigation revealed that the alleged victim was actually the instigator of the fight. His investigator obtained surveillance video from a local business showing that the alleged victim followed client and violently assaulted him before client defended himself. After we provided this video to the prosecution, the alleged victim asserted his Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination and the case was dismissed.

Criminal defense

Probation Violation Hearing - OUI-Liquor and Leaving the Scene of Property Damage

Apr 08, 2014

OUTCOME: Notice of Violation Withdrawn; Probation Terminated and Dismissed

Client was on probation for OUI-Liquor and Leaving the Scene of Property Damage after she crashed into an MBTA bus. Her probation officer issued a probation violation notice asking that she be found in ... violation of probation because she had not completed the court-ordered 24D alcohol program despite being given numerous prior chances. Her probation had been extended on multiple prior occasions to give her time to complete the program. Attorney Leon persuaded a judge to terminate client’s probation early despite never participating in the 24D alcohol program and the case was dismissed.

Criminal defense

OUI-Drugs

Mar 31, 2014

OUTCOME: Dismissed

Client was charged with OUI-Drugs after he was pulled over by the police. They saw client driving slowly and his vehicle weaving from side to side. Client almost came in contact with the front end of t ... he marked police cruiser. Police saw client driving with only his left hand as he smoked from a joint in his right hand. Police pulled client over when they saw that he had an extremely lethargic look on his face and appeared as if he was about to fall asleep. Client was still smoking what police believed to be a joint when he was stopped. Client was unresponsive to questioning and appeared highly intoxicated with glassy, bloodshot eyes and was swaying as he tried to maintain his balance. Police noted that client was unable to operate his cell phone correctly due to his state of intoxication. Forensic testing revealed that the substance was K2 and not marijuana. Attorney Leon researched K2 and determined that it was a synthetic substance which did not qualify as a drug under the statute. He filed a motion to dismiss and persuaded a judge to allow the motion.

Criminal defense

Breaking and Entering at Night for a Felony and Placing a Person in Fear

Mar 20, 2014

OUTCOME: Dismissed

Client was charged with Breaking and Entering at Night for a Felony and Placing a Person in Fear. He was essentially wandering around her home when he was drunk and got lost on his way home. Client mi ... stakenly believed that the home was his when he entered and there was no intent to commit a crime. Attorney Leon was able to get the case dismissed.

David Andrew Leon's Legal Cases (196)

Violation of a Restraining Order

Probation Violation Hearing - Larceny Over $250

Armed Robbery

Trespassing and Disorderly Conduct

Filing a False Police Report

Larceny Over $250

Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault and Battery

Probation Violation Hearing - OUI-Liquor and Leaving the Scene of Property Damage

OUI-Drugs

Breaking and Entering at Night for a Felony and Placing a Person in Fear