PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS
Criminal Defense Cases
NO OUI/DUI CHARGES AFTER CLERK'S HEARING
January 19, 2023: Wareham District Court
Charges:
OUI-Liquor
Child Endangerment while OUI
Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle
Result:After Magistrate's Hearing, the Clerk's Office found there was no probable cause for the charges and declined to issue a Criminal Complaint.
CLIENT AVOIDS MANDATORY-MINIMUM SENTENCE ON GUN CHARGES
December 9, 2022: Attleboro District Court
Charges:
Possess Large Capacity Firearm;
Possess Firearm Without FID Card;
Possess Ammunition Without FID Card;
Improper Storage of Large Capacity Firearm
Result:Attorney Riccio negotiated a plea deal with the prosecution that included a dismissal of the Possession of Lg. Capacity Firearm charge, which carried a mandatory-minimum sentence, and the Improper Storage of Lg. Capacity Firearm charge. The remaining two charges will be dismissed so long as the client successfully completes two years of probation.
NO CRIMINAL CHARGES AFTER CLERK-MAGISTRATE'S HEARING
December 7, 2022: Taunton District Court
Charges:
Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle;
Abandon Motor Vehicle
Result:No Criminal Complaint issued.
CLIENT AVOIDS 10-YEAR MANDATORY MINIMUM AFTER NOT GUILTY VERDICT
November 8-17, 2022: Fall River Superior Court
Charges:
Aggravated Rape (x2)
Result:Not Guilty on both counts.
3rd OFFENSE OUI CHARGE REDUCED
November 16, 2022: Lawrence District Court
Charges:
OUI-Liquor, 3rd Offense
Result:Attorney Riccio convinced the prosecution to reduce the charges to OUI-Liquor, 2nd offense. By reducing the charges, Attorney Riccio’s client avoided a felony conviction and 6-month mandatory minimum jail sentence. As part of the plea agreement, the client will not serve any jail time.
NO CHARGES AFTER CLERK'S HEARING
October 17, 2022: Taunton District Court
Charges:
Racing Motor Vehicle / Drag Racing;
Negligent Operation;
Speeding
Result:No Probable Cause found after Clerk Magistrate's Hearing. No criminal charges to issue.
