Massachusetts Criminal Lawyer Blog
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.
SF had promised Attorney Lewin a very sizeable bonus if Attorney Lewin could work that miracle. Thirty minutes after the hearing SF was at Attorney Lewin’s Office and handed Attorey Lewin his (unasked for) bonus!
A case well prepared – especially a difficult one – is 90% won. Attorney Lewin was a former Assistant District Attorney and for the last 51 years has limited his practice to criminal defense. There are very few lawyers who bring the years of experience and knowledge and simple “know-how” that Attorney Lewin brings to every case and client.