Results
Attorney Matthews has been present numerous times when the alleged victims fail to appear or the case simply falls apart or the government is not ready on the day of trial. Those are bullshit wins and should not be celebrated or hailed as accomplishments. Attorneys who boast about these wins are doing so because they don’t have enough legitimately won cases to fill out their results page.
February 2024
Client was arrested after the state police executed a search warrant at his residence. The state police STOP team located a firearm, ammunition, trafficking weight quantity of fentanyl and marijuana. Attorney Matthews successfully litigated a motion to suppress the search warrant and all contraband located within the home leading to a dismissal of the action by the Commonwealth.
Commonwealth v. DR – Plymouth Superior Court
Client’s financial obligation under his restitution was unsustainable. Attorney Matthews, working with client, convinced the Court to remit the outstanding restitution balance of over $140,000.00 allowing the client to successfully terminate and discharge from probation.
Commonwealth v. DB – Plymouth Superior Court
December 2023
September 2023
Client was indicted for his alleged role in a high-profile riot that took place in the state prison system. During the pendency of the action, client completed the sentence imposed on his underlying offense and was admitted to a bail amount suggested by and fought for by Attorney Matthews. After posting bail and securing his release pending trial on the new offense, client secured employment and compiled a lengthy record of compliance with the terms of his probation. Over the objection of the Commonwealth and the complaining witness, Attorney Matthews successfully argued for a probationary period after the client accepted responsibility for his role in the attack.
Commonwealth v. YNA – Worcester Superior Court
Client encountered police officers while walking out doors and intoxicated. Though client presented as slightly impaired officers placed him into protective custody and searched his bag finding an illegal firearm. Attorney Matthews reviewed body camera footage from the police officers and was able to successfully litigate a motion to success. Prior to suppressing the firearm which led to a dismissal of the serious firearm offenses the presiding judge found that police had committed a ruse in order to illegally search the client’s belongings.
Commonwealth v. AL – Wareham District Court
July 2023
May 2023
Client expressed anger at being terminated from his employment. Client’s expressions of anger were heard by the wrong people and resulted in a criminal complaint for threats. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s office indicted client for reasons that remain unclear. Client’s alleged behavior presented a complicated procedural mess. Attorney Matthews was able to convince the Commonwealth to dismiss the Superior Court action. After that, an aggressive litigation strategy forcing the matter to a jury trial in the District Court resulted in a dismissal of all charges.
Commonwealth v. AY – Plymouth Superior Court; Plymouth District Court
Client was initial charged with rape in or around June of 2022. The waived his rights and met with police prior to charges issuing and counsel’s involvement. Client explained to the police that the encounter was consensual. Despite the lack of evidence corroborating the complaining witness’ allegations, the client was charged with rape. Attorney Matthews aggressively investigated the charges and the complaining witness’ history of similar behavior. The rape charge was ultimately amended to an indecent assault and battery which was eventually dismissed in the district court.
Commonwealth v. MB – Plymouth District Court
Client was arrested in March of 2021 by a state trooper while at a gas station. Client was charged with operating under the influence of drugs along with various drug possession charges. As the case progressed through the Brockton District Court, Attorney Matthews learned the arresting officer had perjured himself before the grand jury in an unrelated matter. Despite repeated efforts of Attorney Matthews, the government failed and/or refused to make the mandatory disclosure as required by the rules of criminal procedure. Ultimately the matter came before the Court for a trial date and was dismissed over the objection of the Commonwealth.
Commonwealth v. SC – Brockton District Court
Client was working for a residential nursing facility when one of the alleged that he committed an indecent assault and battery. Given the age of the complaining witness, the client was facing indictment for uncorroborated allegations. The district attorney requested bail amount that the client was not able to post. Attorney Matthews aggressively litigated a bail review and pushed for a trial date to force the government to acknowledge weaknesses in their case. Attorney Matthews secured the client’s release and a disposition of the case which did not require the client to admit to any criminal behavior.
Commonwealth v. JV – Plymouth District Court
March 2023
February 2023
Client was suffering from a mental health break and made threatening remarks on Twitter (now X) about a potential school shooting. Despite addressing the client’s mental health issues, the client was arrested by the police and held without bail pursuant to a motion by the Plymouth County District Attorney’s office. Attorney Matthews acted to quickly secure a bail review in the Superior Court which was ultimately allowed and the client was released on a GPS monitor. Despite the lack of probable cause, the government indicted the client and actively sought to continue to confine him to house arrest. Attorney Matthews drafted and filed motions to suppress and dismiss and pushed the government to address their failings. Ultimately the case was dismissed.
Commonwealth v. RM – Wareham District Court and Plymouth Superior Court
Client traveled to Massachusetts from another state. In so doing he brought a firearm that he legally purchased and owned in his home state. Client resided in Massachusetts for less than one week before deciding to return to his home state. Prior to departing, client commented that he had a firearm in his possession. The police were called and client was arrested and charged with possession of a large capacity firearm. Client posted bail and returned to his home. Attorney Matthews was able to secure the client’s presence in court by zoom as he litigated motions to dismiss and suppress. Ultimately, the client received a favorable disposition without having to return to Massachusetts or make admissions to criminal behavior.
Commonwealth v. EJ – Plymouth District Court
December 2022
October 2022
Plymouth District Court matter. Client moved from out of state and brought his firearm with him. Attorney Matthews was able to convince the Commonwealth that pretrial probation or diversionary method was the common sense resolution to the allegation of unlicensed possession of a firearm
Commonwealth vs. EJ – Plymouth District Court
After a two-day jury trial in the Plymouth District Court client was found not guilty of possession of a firearm and ammunition. Government alleged that client left a firearm in a safe and called the police department acknowledging that he owned the safe. Jury was not convinced and the client walked free.
Commonwealth v. A.S. – Plymouth District Court
After hearing testimony from the State Police, a Superior Court judge concluded that the government had no right to seize and search client’s cellular phone during his arrest and allowed Attorney Matthews’ motion to suppress. The exclusion of the illegally obtained evidence directly led to the dismissal of two indictments against client, arson and malicious destruction of property. Client was able to secure a favorable plea deal subsequent to the motion being allowed.
Commonwealth v. M.S. – Plymouth Superior Court
After a two witness bench trial, a Superior Court Judge found client not guilty of failure to register as a sex offender. The Commonwealth was alleging that client had established a secondary residence without properly informing law enforcement. The court found the Commonwealth had failed to meet its burden and client, who had been facing a lengthy state prison sentence, was found not guilty. The client had struggled under onerous GPS restrictions. After the not guilty verdict entered, the client was released from GPS monitoring.
Commonwealth v. NM – Brockton Superior Court
August 2022
May 2022
After a five-day jury trial, a Plymouth Superior Court jury sitting in Brockton found client not guilty of two counts of rape and one count of human trafficking. Government had alleged that Brought a woman from Boston to Marshfield, provided her with heroin and raped her on two separate occasions. Government presented alleged victim’s testimony that she felt compelled to engage in sexual intercourse as well a recorded interview of the client telling the police that on the way from Boston to Marshfield he concluded that he ‘wanted to fuck this girl.’
Commonwealth v. JNM – Plymouth Superior Court
Attorney Matthews’ client, an inmate at Old Colony Correction Center was engaged in a physical altercation with another inmate. The client was initially charged with attempted murder as well as assault and battery causing serious bodily injury. Significant litigation ensued. After a motion to suppress, the client’s statement was allowed, and the client’s statements were thrown out. Attorney Matthews was able to convince the Commonwealth and the court to nolle prosse the attempted murder indictment and allow the client to plead to a sentence of incarceration concurrent with the sentence he was already serving.
Commonwealth vs. JP – Plymouth Superior Court sitting in Brockton