Massachusetts Criminal Lawyer Blog
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.
This was a “stupid” case; stupid in the sense that the police never should have appealed. MK won his case twice. MK was very happy with Attorney Lewin’s work for him and gave Attorney Lewin a big firm handshake as they left the Lynn District Courthouse.
Attorney Lewin explained the following to MK:
- MK had been found NOT responsible of the two motor vehicle violations.
- MK would NOT be surcharged and would not get any points against his insurance.
- MK’s license would NOT be impacted in any way.
Although this was a relatively simple case, Attorney Lewin gives every client and every case the attention and effort that they deserve in order to maximize the chances of winning. Attorney Lewin began his legal career as an Assistant DA in the Middlesex County DA’s Office where he prosecuted every type of criminal case. In 1975, Attorney Lewin left the DA’s office and for the last 51 years and has limited his law practice to criminal defense ever since. There are very few lawyers in Massachusetts that have the experience, breath of knowledge, and simple “know how” that Attorney Robert Lewin brings to every client and every case.