TrafficOffenses

June 24, 2026

Unlicensed Operation – DISMISSED

On October 19, 2022, EJ, a 28 year old Logistics Analyst, was driving her car on Rt. 3 North in Chelmsford. She went off the road and crashed into a sign and guardrail. The State Police responded. EJ had a restriction on her license that she was supposed to wear corrective lenses (eyeglasses) when driving. She was not wearing her glasses and admitted that to the police. The police cited EJ for violation of a restriction on her license (a criminal offense) and unsafe operation (a civil violation). EJ requested a hearing at Lowell District Court. Three and a half years later in early 2026, EJ received a Notice of a Hearing on an Application for Criminal Complaint from Lowell District Court on this citation. EJ contacted and retained Attorney Robert Lewin from Andover.

There is a little known law (most lawyers are totally unaware of it) that requires the police to file their copy of a criminal citation with the Court within SIX DAYS of the violation. Attorney Lewin immediately went over to Lowell District Court and reviewed the court papers and discovered that the police had delayed three and a half years and did not file the citation at court until 2026. Attorney Lewin prepared a Motion to Dismiss the case.

On June 12, 2026, EJ and Attorney Lewin appeared at Lowell District Court for the hearing. The hearing began and the police officer began to read the police report to the Clerk-Magistrate. As soon as the Police Officer recited the date of the offense as being in 2022, the Clerk-Magistrate (whom Attorney Lewin has known for over 30 years) looked over at Attorney Lewin. Attorney Lewin held up his Motion To Dismiss the case and was about to hand it to the Clerk-Magistrate, when the Clerk-Magistrate put her hand up and said “no need to”. I’m DISMISSING the application for the crimimal complaint and I am entering a finding of NOT responsible of the civil violation. It was a complete and total win. The Clerk-Magisdtrate did turn and say to EJ: “Wear your glasses when you drive.”

June 21, 2026

Unlicensed Operation – Warrant Cancelled – DISMISSED

by Robert D. Lewin

On September 20, 2019, AC, a then 31 year old man from the DR got stopped by the Lawrence Police for a marked lanes violation and unlicensed operation. He never went to court and a warrant issued for his arrest. Fast forward almost 7 years later. AC wanted to clear the warrant and get the case resolved. AC contacted Attorney Robert Lewin from Andover. Attorney Lewin assured AC that the matter could be taken care of both quickly and favorably. On Saturday, June 13, 2026, AC hired Attorney Lewin and on Monday, June 15, 2026, AC and Attorney Lewin went to Lawrence District Court. Attorney Lewin met with the Assistant District Attorney and by 9:30 AM the case was resolved with the following results:

The warrant was CANCELED
A finding of NOT responsible was entered on the civil Marked Lanes Violation

June 5, 2026

LOSS OF LICENSE FOR 4 YEARS AVOIDED

by Robert D. Lewin

SF, a 20 year old young man from Lawrence, had 11 surchargeable events on his driver record, when he got pulled over by the Wilmington PD for Speeding (48 mph in a 30 mph zone) and No License in Possession. If he were found responsible on either one of the two violations he would become classified as an Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) and would lose his license for 4 years. SF appealed the ticket and a Clerk-Magistrate Hearing in Woburn District Court was set for June 3, 2026, via zoom.

The police had SF on Lidar and the police report had him speeding in an area where there were two school buses. When the police pulled him over he could not locate his license. The facts were terrible and his driving record was terrible. SF needed a miracle.

SF consulted with and retained Attorney Robert Lewin from Andover to represent him. SF and Attorney Lewin worked side by side to put together a presentation that would hopefully convince the Clerk-Magistrate that SF was deserving of a second chance. It was a comprehensive presentation. Attorney Lewin had filed color photos of SF’s license, registration certificate, inspection sticker, front plate, rear plate, clear windows, and SF’s insurance policy which showed that he was in full compliance with the law regarding his car and that he was already paying well over $5,000 per year to insure a 14 year old car. The presentation struck a nerve with the Clerk-Magistrate. She gave SF a talking to about his driving, but in the end she said I am going to give you that second chance that Attorney Lewin requested. I am finding you NOT responsible of both violations.

May 15, 2026

Winning Twice

by Robert D. Lewin

On June 11, 2025, MK was stopped by the Lynn PD and given a citation for speeding and obstructed window. MK appealed the ticket and on October 28, 2025, MK had a hearing before a Clerk-Magistrate at Lynn District Court. MK retained a lawyer for that hearing. The lawyer did a good job and at the conclusion of the hearing the Clerk-Magistrate said that he was continuing the hearing for six months and if MK had no law violations during that six month period then findings of NOT responsible would be entered in the case. The six months went by; MK stayed out of trouble. On April 14, 2026, MK and his lawyer went back to Lynn District Court and the Clerk-Magistrate entered findings of NOT responsible as to both charges. MK had won his case. The police appealed! (On these Civil Motor Vehicle Infractions – CMVIs) either side can appeal the ruling of a Clerk-Magistrate.

The Appeal was set down for a hearing before a Judge on May 1, 2026. Although his lawyer had done a good job, MK wanted a “stronger, more assertive” (his words) lawyer to represent him on the Appeal. MK consulted with and retained Attorney Robert Lewin from Andover to represent him on Appeal. Attorney Lewin thoroughly prepared MK’s case. Attorney Lewin prepared a Motion for Findings of Not Responsible in the case. Attorney Lewin obtained a favorable written affidavit from the lawyer who had represented MK at the Clerk-Magistrate Hearing. Attorney Lewin served the motion and affidavit on the Lynn Police Prosecutor.

On May 1, 2026, MK and Attorney Lewin appeared in Lynn District Court in the First Session before the Judge. The Judge read Attorney Lewin’s Motion. Attorney Lewin began to argue the Motion; the Judge turned to the police prosecutor; the police gave up! The prosecutor said that they agreed that MK should be found NOT responsible. The Judge entered findings of NOT responsible as to each of the alleged violations.

August 21, 2025

UNINSURED, UNREGISTERED, IMPROPER TURN & NO SEAT BELT CHARGES AVOIDED

by Robert D. Lewin

On Thursday, June 19, 2025, DT, a 27 year old assembler, drove to the Dunkin store on Rt. 125 in Bradford near the Ward Hill entrance to Rt. 495. When he exited the store there are large signs indicating you cannot make a left turn. DT turned left across the double yellow sign and proceeded north on Rt. 125. Unfortunately for DT there was a Haverhill Police car sitting there watching him. The blues came on and DT got pulled over. He was not wearing his seat belt. The officer took his license and registration and went back to the police car. When the officer ran the registration, he learned that the insuance had been cancelled for non payment of premiums and as a result the registration had been revoked by the Registry of Motor Vehicles. The officer gave DT a citation for the four violations and had the car towed.

To his credit, DT immediately contacted his insurance company and paid the premium due for the insurance. He then went to the RMV and got his registration reinstated. DT requested a hearing. A person receiving a citation (where there is no arrest) has four days to request a hearing to challenge the citation.

DT contacted and retained Attorney Robert Lewin from Andover to represent him. Attorney Lewin immediately contacted DT’s insurance company and obtained a copy of DT’s insurance policy showing that it had been renewed the very same day that he had been stopped by the police. In addition, Attorney Lewin obtained a copy of the new certificate of registration to show that the registration has been reinstated. Lastly, Attorney Lewin obtained a copy of DT’s driver history from the RMV. It was completely clean! He had never got a ticket for anything! Attorney Lewin spoke to the Haverhill Police Prosecutor and furnished the police prosecutor with copies of all the paperwrk that Attorney Lewin had obtained. Attorney Lewin asked the police prosecutor if he would agree to drop the unregistered and uninsured charges. (Operating an Uninsuired Motor Vehicle is a criminal offense that carries with it a loss of your license.)

August 5, 2025

Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle 5th Offense To Be Dismissed

by Robert D. Lewin

DF, a 48 year old self employed electrician, had four prior oprating uninsured motor vehicle cases when he got stopped by the State Police in Dedham. He had one plate on his vehicle (Masssachusetts requires both a rear and front plate) when he got pulled over. The Trooper ran the one plate and saw that DF’s vehicle was uninsured. The Trooper had the car towed and cited DF for a plate violation and for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Unfortunately for DF his case was in Dedham District Court. The presiding judge in Dedham treats these motor vehicle charges seriously and is not prone to dismssing them. A conviction carriers a 60 day loss of license – which for DF, a self-employed electrician – would put him out of business. Over a number of months DF appeared in Dedham District Court but he was unable to get a resolution of the case that would not involve him losing his license. Finally, DF sought out and retained Attorney Robert Lewin from Andover to represent him. The Judge kept bringing up the fact that DF had a history of these cases.

On July 31, 2025, DF and Attorney Lewin appeared in Dedham District Court. Attorney Lewin had done his homework and had obtained letters from DF’s Insurance company that showed that DF had in fact had insurance on a number of those prior cases and that in the Dedham case his insurance had been cancelled because of a change in credit cards. And Attorney Lewin was able to show that DF had rectified the insurance issue in the Dedham case the very same day that he was stopped in Dedham. The Judge was pushing DF (and Attorney Lewin) to get DF to plead guilty. Attorney Lewin absolutely refused and pushed back. Ultimately the Judge agreed to continue DF’s case for 3 months and dismiss the case if DF stayed out of trouble. This was NOT a continuance without a finding (which requires an admisdsion of guilt). There was NO admission of guilt or wrongdoing on DF’s part. In three months the case will be dismissed and DF will NOT lose his license.

Attorney Robert Lewin brings to all his cases a level of experience, preparation, and fight that is rarely seen. Attorney Lewin was an Assistant District Attorney from 1972-1975, and for the last 50 years has done nothing but criminal defense. The results he gets for clients speak for themselves.

January 16, 2025

ALL TRAFFIC OFFENSES DISMISSED IN LYNN DISTRICT COURT

by Robert D. Lewin

On December 29, 2023, MF, a 35 year old nursing student, was stopped by the State Police on Route 1 in Saugus. The police cited him for an array of offenses:

Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle
Operating a Motor Vehicle After Suspension of the Registration

December 24, 2024

Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Speeding Charges DISMISSED

by Robert D. Lewin

On October 17, 2024, IS, a 33 year old counselor was stopped in North Andover for speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. IS has a substantial motor vehicle record and a finding against him would have caused his license to be suspended. To his credit, within two days of getting the citation IS got his car insured and got the registration renewed (the police did not charge him with the offense of operating an unregistered vehicle). IS failed to request a clerk-magistrate hearing and a criminal complaint issued against him. IS received a summons in the mail to appear in Lawrence Distrioct Court for an arraignment on Decembedr 20, 2024. IS consulted with and retained Attorney Robert Lewin from Andover.

Attorney Lewin, with assistance from IS, gathered together all the necessary paperwork (the new insurance policy showing that it was purcahsed two days after the incident as well as the new registration certificate). On December 20, 2024 IS and Attorney Lewin went to Lawrence District Court for the arraignment. Attorney Lewin met with the Assistant District Attorney and furnished copies of the new insurance policy and the new registration to the Assistant DA. At Attorney Lewin’s request, the Assistant District Attorney agreed to DISMISS the uninsured motor vehicle charge prior to arraignment and the Assistahnt DA agreed to enter a finding of NOT responsible on the speeding charge. This was the very best of all possible results.

By dismissing the case prior to arraignment this case did NOT go onto IS’s crimimal record. In addition, IS did not suffer any penalty against his driver’s license from the Registry of Motor Vehicles. It was a complete win.

May 2, 2023

Operating After Revocation of Registration Dismissed in Woburn District Court

by Robert D. Lewin

On February 25, 2023, SM, a 45 year old engineer from Andover got pulled over and cited for speeding, expired inspection sticker, and operating a vehicle with a revoked registration (a criminal offense). The vehicle was a leased Tesla. The police report indicated that the registration was revoked because the vehicle was not insured. A clerk-magistrate hearing was scheduled, but SM never received the hearing notice. The Clerk-Magistrate issued a summons for SM to appear in Woburn District Court for an arraignment on May 2, 2023. Within days after being stopped by the police SM notified the leasing company that the car was and had been fully insured. SM went and got the car registered.

SM consulted with and retained Attorney Robert Lewin from Andover. Attorney Lewin reviewed the police reports and SM – a terrific client – furnished Attorney Lewin with the insurance policies showing that the car was fully insured at all times and with a copy of the new registration certificate.

Attorney Lewin contacted the DA’s Office and showed them that the Registration should never have been revoked as the car was fully insured throughout and that the fault lay with the leasing company. Attorney Lewin prepared and filed a Motion to Dismiss the case (all the charges) prior to arraignment.

November 15, 2022

Tinted Window – NOT Responsible

by Robert D. Lewin

On August 18, 2020, EA, a 23 year old metal polisher, was pulled over by the state police in Methuen. His front driver side and passenger side windows appeared too dark for the trooper. The trooper got out his measuring device and measured the amount of tint. The trooper cited EA for excessive tint. EA requested a hearing. EA had previously retained Attorney Robert Lewin from Andover for a hit and run charge which Attorney Lewin successfully defended. EA again consulted with and hired Attorney Lewin to defend against this charge.

On November 15, 2022, Attorney Lewin and EA appeared at Lawrence District Court for a clerk-magistrate hearing. The State Police were present. The Trooper testified that he measured the tint on the windows with his device and the tint was 23%. Attorney Lewin asked the Trooper one question. What is the legal limit for a lawful tint? The Trooper looked at Attorney Lewin and at the Clerk-Magistrate; the Trooper smiled; and then said “I don’t know!!” Attorney Lewin turned to the Clerk-Magistrate and before Attorney Lewin could ask for a not responsible finding the Clerk-Magistrate marked the court papers NOT responsible.

The case was simple enough; but it shows that Attorney Lewin was on his toes and picked up immediately on the missing piece in the case. EA who has a lengthy record and who needed to beat this ticket to get his license back was thrilled. (EA’s case was the first of two Motor Vehicle Clerk Hearings that Attorney Lewin had on November 15, 2022 both of which Attorney Lewin won.)