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Results<\/h2>

Criminal Defense Case Results<\/h2>

Personal Injury Case Results<\/h2>

Criminal Defense Cases<\/h2>

Felony A&B Charges Dismissed<\/h3>

November 4, 2020: Taunton District Court<\/p>

  • Charges:<\/strong> 1) Assault & Battery (x3); 2) Assault & Battery w\/ Dangerous Weapon, Person Under 14 (x3)<\/li>
  • Result:<\/strong> Case Dismissed<\/li><\/ul>

    Domestic A&B Charges Dismissed<\/h3>

    September 17, 2020: Attleboro District Court<\/p>

    • Charges:<\/strong> 1) Assault & Battery on Family \/ Household Member; 2) Assault & Battery w\/ Dangerous Weapon; 3) Witness Intimidation<\/li>
    • Result:<\/strong> All charges dismissed.<\/li><\/ul>

      No Criminal Charges<\/h3>

      July 22, 2020: Wrentham District Court<\/p>

      • Charges:<\/strong> 1) Indecent Exposure<\/li>
      • Result:<\/strong> No Criminal Complaint issued after Clerk-Magistrate\u2019s Hearing.<\/li><\/ul>

        No Charges After Magistrate\u2019s Hearing<\/h3>

        July 8, 2020: Fall River District Court<\/p>

        • Charges:<\/strong> Larceny (x2)<\/li>
        • Result:<\/strong> Clerk\u2019s Office declined to issue criminal charges against Attorney Riccio\u2019s client at conclusion of Magistrate\u2019s Hearing.<\/li><\/ul>

          No OUI\/DUI\/DWI charges: Violation of \u201cNo-Fix\u201d Statute<\/h3>

          June 18, 2020: Wrentham District Court<\/p>

          • Charges:<\/strong> 1) OUI-Liquor; 2) Negligent Operation<\/li>
          • Summary: <\/strong> Attorney Riccio represented an individual at a Clerk-Magistrate\u2019s Hearing on OUI\/DUI\/DWI charges stemming from a car accident caused by his client driving the wrong way down Route 1 near Patriot Place. The client was taken to the hospital by ambulance and registered a blood alcohol level over .20%- nearly 3 times above the legal limit. At the Clerk\u2019s Hearing, Attorney Riccio cross-examined the investigating officer and established that the police 1) failed to give his client a citation on-scene or at the hospital, and 2) failed to file the citation at the Clerk\u2019s Office within the required time. Attorney Riccio successfully argued that his client should not be charged due to the violations of the \u201cno-fix\u201d statute.<\/li>
          • Result:<\/strong> No Criminal Complaint \/ charges issued.<\/li><\/ul>

            Gun & Drug Charges Dismissed After Motion to Suppress Allowed<\/h3>

            June 10, 2020: Taunton District Court<\/p>

            • Charges:<\/strong> 1) Indecent Exposure<\/li>
            • Summary:<\/strong> Client charged with multiple gun and drug charges, including Possession of Large Capacity Firearm, Carrying Firearm Without License & Possession of Class D With Intent to Distribute.<\/li>
            • Result:<\/strong> Case Dismissed after Motion to Suppress allowed due to illegal K-9 search.<\/li><\/ul>

              OUI- Liquor, 4th Offense: Not Guilty<\/h3>

              January 8, 2020 Jury Trial: Fall River District Court<\/p>

              • Charges:<\/strong> 1) OUI \u2013 Liquor, 4th offense; 2) Negligent Operation<\/li>
              • Result:<\/strong> 1) Not Guilty; 2) Required Finding of Not Guilty<\/li><\/ul>

                Sexual Assault Investigation: No Charges Filed<\/h3>

                October 2019<\/p>

                • Charges:<\/strong> Sexual Assault Investigation<\/li>
                • Summary:<\/strong> Attorney Riccio was retained by the family of a juvenile being investigated for sexual assault after the police contacted the juvenile\u2019s mother requesting her child come in for an interview. After meeting with the juvenile & family the same day he was contacted, Attorney Riccio immediately started investigating the allegation. He was in contact with the District Attorney\u2019s Office and lead detective throughout the investigation.<\/li>
                • Result:<\/strong> No charges filed.<\/li><\/ul>

                  OUI- Liquor: Not Guilty<\/h3>

                  September 25, 2019 Jury Trial: Wrentham District Court<\/p>

                  • Charges:<\/strong> 1) OUI \u2013 Liquor<\/li>
                  • Summary:<\/strong> Plainville Police responded to 911 call at approx. 1:45AM from a civilian reporting an erratic driver that just ran a red light. Police located the suspect driving on Route 152 near the Plainville \/ North Attleboro town line without headlights on. At trial, the civilian witness testified that Attorney Riccio\u2019s client was tailgating him, then passed three cars and ran a red light at a four-way intersection. The arresting officer testified he could smell alcohol from the Defendant\u2019s car as soon as he stepped out of his cruiser. On the night of his arrest, Attorney Riccio\u2019s client admitted to having three drinks, failed the Field Sobriety Tests, and blew a .21% on the breath test which was excluded from evidence at trial. After only 20 minutes of deliberations, the jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty.<\/li>
                  • Result:<\/strong> Not Guilty<\/li><\/ul>

                    Armed Robbery & Armed Assault Indictment: No Prison Time<\/h3>

                    September 9, 2019: Norfolk County Superior Court<\/p>

                    • Charges:<\/strong> 1) Armed Robbery (x3); 2) Armed Assault in Dwelling (x3)<\/li>
                    • Summary:<\/strong> The Defendant was indicted on 3 counts of Armed Robbery and 3 Counts of Armed Assault in a Dwelling on a case originating out of Quincy District Court. Armed Assault in a Dwelling carries a minimum sentence of 10 years state prison and both charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison. Attorney Riccio negotiated a plea deal where his client avoided prison time and was placed on probation.<\/li>
                    • Result:<\/strong> Probation<\/li><\/ul>

                      No Felony Charges Issued<\/h3>

                      August 13, 2019: Boston Municipal Court \u2013 Roxbury Division<\/p>

                      • Charges:<\/strong> Malicious Destruction of Property +$1200 (x2)<\/li>
                      • Summary:<\/strong> Attorney Riccio represented the Defendant at a Clerk Magistrate\u2019s Hearing at BMC- Roxbury on two felony counts of Malicious Destruction of Property after the Harvard Police applied for a Criminal Complaint. At the conclusion of the Clerk\u2019s Hearing, the Clerk Magistrate\u2019s Office agreed not to issue the Complaint and Attorney Riccio\u2019s client avoided being charged with two felonies.<\/li>
                      • Result:<\/strong> No Criminal Complaint Issued<\/li><\/ul>

                        Open & Gross Lewdness and 2 Other Charges Dismissed<\/h3>

                        June 27, 2019: Attleboro District Court<\/p>

                        • Charges:<\/strong>1) Open & Gross Lewdness; 2) Disturbing the Peace; 3) Disorderly Conduct<\/li>
                        • Result:<\/strong> All Charges Dismissed<\/li><\/ul>

                          Superior Court Indictment: Client Avoids Conviction & Prison Time<\/h3>

                          January 2019: Bristol County Superior Court (Fall River)<\/p>

                          • Summary:<\/strong> Client indicted by a Bristol County grand jury on felony charges originating out of Attleboro District Court. Attorney Riccio presented mitigating evidence in his client\u2019s defense and negotiated a plea deal with the prosecution where his client will avoid a criminal conviction and have the indictment dismissed upon the successful completion of probation.<\/li>
                          • Result:<\/strong> Continued without Finding (\u201cCWOF\u201d)<\/li><\/ul>

                            OUI-Liquor, 3rd Offense: Not Guilty<\/h3>

                            October 16, 2018 Jury Trial: Quincy District Court<\/p>

                            • Charges:<\/strong> OUI \u2013 Liquor, 3rd Offense<\/li>
                            • Result:<\/strong> Not Guilty<\/li><\/ul>

                              OUI \/ Drunk Driving Case: Not Guilty<\/h3>

                              September 19, 2018 Jury Trial: Dedham District Court<\/p>

                              • Charges:<\/strong> 1) OUI \u2013 Liquor; 2) Negligent Operation<\/li>
                              • Result:<\/strong> 1) Not Guilty; 2) Not Guilty<\/li><\/ul>

                                Indecent Exposure Case: Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity<\/h3>

                                August 24, 2018 Bench Trial: Taunton District Court<\/p>

                                • Charges:<\/strong> 1) Open and Gross Lewdness; 2) Indecent Exposure; 3) Disorderly Conduct<\/li>
                                • Summary: <\/strong> Attorney Riccio presented an insanity defense and the Defendant was found Not Guilty by reason of insanity on all counts.<\/li>
                                • Result:<\/strong> 1) Not Guilty; 2) Not Guilty; 3) Not Guilty<\/li><\/ul>

                                  OUI- Drugs, 2nd Offense: Dismissed \u2014 Negligent Operation: Not Guilty<\/h3>

                                  June 19, 2018: Taunton District Court<\/p>

                                  • Charges:<\/strong> 1) OUI \u2013 Drugs, 2nd Offense; 2) Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle<\/li>
                                  • Result:<\/strong> 1) Dismissed; 2) Not Guilty<\/li><\/ul>

                                    Leaving Scene of Personal Injury: Motion to Dismiss Allowed<\/h3>

                                    June 12, 2018: Taunton District Court<\/p>

                                    • Charges:<\/strong> Leaving Scene of Personal Injury<\/li>
                                    • Result:<\/strong> Case dismissed after Motion to Dismiss allowed.<\/li><\/ul>

                                      Cocaine Trafficking Charge: Dismissed<\/h3>

                                      May 17, 2018: Wrentham District Court<\/p>

                                      • Charges:<\/strong> Trafficking Cocaine<\/li>
                                      • Result:<\/strong> Nolle Prosequi (dismissed)<\/li><\/ul>

                                        Case Dismissed after Motion to Suppress Allowed<\/h3>

                                        April 24, 2018: Attleboro District Court<\/p>

                                        • Charges:<\/strong> Knowingly Being Present Where Heroin Kept<\/li>
                                        • Result:<\/strong> Dismissed after Motion to Suppress allowed<\/li><\/ul>

                                          Rape Charges Dismissed<\/h3>

                                          April 3, 2018: Plymouth District Court<\/p>

                                          • Charges:<\/strong> 1) Rape; 2) Witness Intimidation; 3) Sell\/Deliver Alcohol to Minor<\/li>
                                          • Result:<\/strong> Case dismissed.<\/li><\/ul>

                                            OUI- Liquor & Negligent Operation: Not Guilty<\/h3>

                                            April 2, 2018 Jury Trial: Dedham District Court<\/p>

                                            • Charges:<\/strong> 1) OUI-Liquor; 2) Negligent Operation<\/li>
                                            • Result:<\/strong> 1) Not Guilty; 2) Dismissed<\/li><\/ul>

                                              OUI- Liquor, 2nd Offense: Not Guilty<\/h3>

                                              March 1, 2018 Jury Trial: Dedham District Court<\/p>

                                              • Charges:<\/strong> 1) OUI \u2013 Liquor, 2nd Offense; 2) Resisting Arrest<\/li>
                                              • Result:<\/strong> 1) Not Guilty; 2) Guilty<\/li><\/ul>

                                                Receiving Stolen Property: Not Guilty<\/h3>

                                                February 14, 2018 Bench Trial: Attleboro District Court<\/p>

                                                • Charges:<\/strong>Receiving Stolen Property + $250.00<\/li>
                                                • Result:<\/strong> Not Guilty<\/li><\/ul>

                                                  OUI- Liquor: Not Guilty<\/h3>

                                                  September 7, 2017 Jury Trial: Attleboro District Court<\/p>

                                                  • Charges:<\/strong> 1) OUI \u2013 Liquor, 1st Offense; 2) Negligent Operation<\/li>
                                                  • Result:<\/strong> 1) Not Guilty; 2) Guilty<\/li><\/ul>

                                                    OUI- Drugs, 4th Offense: Not Guilty<\/h3>

                                                    May 8, 2017 Jury Trial: Taunton District Court<\/p>

                                                    • Charges:<\/strong> 1) OUI \u2013 Drugs (marijuana), 4th offense; 2) Reckless Operation<\/li>
                                                    • Result:<\/strong> 1) Not Guilty; 2) Guilty<\/li>
                                                    • Summary:<\/strong> After receiving a 911 call from a civilian who reported following a car that was all over the road and struck a telephone pole, the police located the vehicle and observed it crossing the center line and nearly strike the curb. When the vehicle was pulled over, its two right tires ended up on the sidewalk. Police testified that the Defendant fell asleep three different times while speaking with them and admitted to smoking 5-6 joints only 30-45 minutes prior. Police testified that the Defendant had difficulty getting out of his vehicle and eventually fell back into his truck while speaking with them. The Government presented an expert witness who testified to the effects of marijuana. Attorney Riccio successfully argued that the Government failed to establish that the Defendant was under the influence of marijuana while he was driving. The jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty on the charge of OUI- Drugs, 4th Offense, and a verdict of Guilty on the charge of Reckless Operation.<\/li><\/ul>

                                                      OUI \/ Drunk Driving Case: Not Guilty<\/h3>

                                                      March 7, 2017: Taunton District Court<\/p>

                                                      • Charges:<\/strong> 1) OUI \u2013 Liquor; 2) Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle<\/li>
                                                      • Result:<\/strong> Not Guilty on both counts<\/li><\/ul>

                                                        Gun Charges Dismissed<\/h3>

                                                        May 2, 2016: Taunton District Court<\/p>

                                                        • Charges:<\/strong> 1) Carrying a Firearm; 2) Possession of Ammunition; 3) Assault w\/ Dangerous Weapon (initially charged as Assault to Commit a Felony); 4) Assault<\/li>
                                                        • Result:<\/strong> 1-3) Dismissed; 4) Continuance Without a Finding (\u201cCWOF\u201d)<\/li><\/ul>

                                                          Assault w\/ Dangerous Weapon: Not Guilty<\/h3>

                                                          March 2, 2016: Taunton District Court<\/p>

                                                          • Charges:<\/strong> Assault w\/ Dangerous Weapon<\/li>
                                                          • Result:<\/strong> Not Guilty<\/li><\/ul>

                                                            Domestic Assault & Battery: Not Guilty<\/h3>

                                                            November 2, 2015: Taunton District Court<\/p>

                                                            • Charges:<\/strong> Assault & Battery \u2013 Family\/Household Member<\/li>
                                                            • Result:<\/strong> Not Guilty<\/li><\/ul>

                                                              OUI \/ Drunk Driving Case: Not Guilty<\/h3>

                                                              September 14, 2015: Taunton District Court<\/p>

                                                              • Charges:<\/strong> 1) OUI-Liquor; 2) Negligent Operation; 3) Unlicensed Operation; 4) Unregistered MV; 5) License Plate Violation; 6) Uninsured MV<\/li>
                                                              • Result:<\/strong> 1) Not Guilty; Counts 2-6) Dismissed<\/li><\/ul>

                                                                Personal Injury Cases<\/h2>

                                                                Recent Settlements \/ Verdicts<\/h3>
                                                                • $132,000.00<\/strong>\u2013 Car accident<\/li>
                                                                • $125,000.00<\/strong>\u2013 Car Accident<\/li>
                                                                • $90,000.00<\/strong>\u2013 Car Accident<\/li>
                                                                • $72,500.00<\/strong>\u2013 Motorcycle Accident<\/li>
                                                                • $15,500.00<\/strong>\u2013 Car Accident<\/li>
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                                                                  Results Criminal Defense Case Results Personal Injury Case Results Criminal Defense Cases Felony A&B Charges Dismissed November 4, 2020: Taunton District Court Charges: 1) Assault & Battery (x3); 2) Assault & Battery w\/ Dangerous Weapon, Person Under 14 (x3) Result: Case Dismissed Domestic A&B Charges Dismissed September 17, 2020: Attleboro District Court Charges: 1) Assault […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-645","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging8.dynaserverx.com\/anthonyricciolaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/645","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging8.dynaserverx.com\/anthonyricciolaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging8.dynaserverx.com\/anthonyricciolaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging8.dynaserverx.com\/anthonyricciolaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging8.dynaserverx.com\/anthonyricciolaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=645"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/staging8.dynaserverx.com\/anthonyricciolaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/645\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3430,"href":"https:\/\/staging8.dynaserverx.com\/anthonyricciolaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/645\/revisions\/3430"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging8.dynaserverx.com\/anthonyricciolaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=645"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}