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Case Information

Filed 2021-12-01
Status Closed
Type Indictment|Cocaine, Possess To Distribute C 94 C §32 A(c)
Docket 58 entries

Parties

Defendant Romero, Newton Newman

Lawyers

Docket Entries

  1. Indictment(s) returned
  2. Commonwealth files the statement of the case.
  3. Commonwealth 's Notice of Intent To Seek Forfeiture
  4. Event Result:: Arraignment scheduled on: 01/24/2022 10:00 AM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Request of Defendant Michelle C Goldman, Presiding
  5. Attorney appearance On this date Michael Klunder, Esq. added as Attorney for the Commonwealth for Prosecutor Middlesex District Attorney
  6. Attorney appearance On this date Bruce Linson, Esq. added as Private Counsel for Defendant Newton Newman Romero
  7. Event Result:: Arraignment scheduled on: 02/28/2022 10:00 AM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: Defendant and Counsel In Person. ADA Klunder on the Zoom Michelle C Goldman, Presiding Appeared: Prosecutor Michael Klunder, Esq., Attorney for the Commonwealth Defendant Newton Newman Romero Bruce Linson, Esq., Private Counsel Staff: Mary T Aufiero, Assistant Clerk Dennis Collins, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  8. Defendant arraigned before Court. Judge: Goldman, Michelle C
  9. Defendant waives reading of indictment Judge: Goldman, Michelle C
  10. Plea of not guilty entered on all charges. Judge: Goldman, Michelle C
  11. Court inquires of Commonwealth if abuse, as defined by G.L. c. 209A, § 1, is alleged to have occurred immediately prior to or in connection with the charged offense(s). Judge: Goldman, Michelle C
  12. Court finds NO abuse is alleged in connection with the charged offense. G.L. c. 276, § 56A. Judge: Goldman, Michelle C
  13. Bail set at $50,000.00 Surety, $5,000.00 Cash. TO BE TRANSFERED FROM MALDEN DISTRICT COURT
  14. Bail warnings read Judge: Goldman, Michelle C
  15. Defendant informed of right to request a drug exam. G.L. c. 111E, § 10 Judge: Goldman, Michelle C
  16. Finding and Order on Bail: Judge: Goldman, Michelle C
  17. Order for the transmittal of Bail sent to the clerk of the Malden District Court. (Faxed to Malden District Court) Judge: Goldman, Michelle C
  18. Case assigned to: DCM Track B - Complex was added on 03/01/2022
  19. Event Result:: Scheduling Conference scheduled on: 03/16/2022 09:00 AM Has been: Held as Scheduled Hon. Laurence D Pierce, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Mary Santiago, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  20. 's Motion to Amend Tracking Order by a week or two and suggestion that the Clerk's Office be granted a litte more discretion regarding scheduling in new cases such as this. (Along with Certificate of Service)
  21. Endorsement on Motion to Amend Tracking Order by a week or two and suggestion that the Clerk's Office be granted a litte more discretion regarding scheduling in new cases such as this. (Along with Certificate of Service), (#6.0): ALLOWED w/o Objection. R36 Waived. J. Pierce Judge: Pierce, Hon. Laurence D
  22. Scheduled: Event: Jury Trial Date: 11/15/2022 Time: 09:00 AM Result: Rescheduled
  23. Event Result:: Filing of Motions scheduled on: 06/03/2022 09:00 AM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Request of Defendant Hon. Shannon Frison, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Mary Santiago, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  24. Event Result:: Filing of Motions scheduled on: 07/27/2022 09:00 AM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Request of Defendant Hon. Kristen Buxton, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Mary Santiago, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  25. Event Result:: Hearing on Withdrawal of Attorney scheduled on: 10/06/2022 12:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Hon. Laurence D Pierce, Presiding Appeared: Defendant Newton Newman Romero Bruce Linson, Esq., Private Counsel Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Mary Santiago, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  26. Defendant 's motion to withdraw
  27. Endorsement on Defendant 's motion to withdraw, (#7.0): ALLOWED after hearing and without objection Defendant qualifies for court appointed counsel 10/18/22 at 10am for hearing RE: appt of counsel Judge: Haggan, Hon. Patrick
  28. Attorney appearance On this date Bruce Linson, Esq. dismissed/withdrawn as Private Counsel for Defendant Newton Newman Romero
  29. Event Result:: Final Trial Conference scheduled on: 11/10/2022 09:00 AM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Request of Defendant Comments: New attorney appointed Hon. Patrick Haggan, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Mary Santiago, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  30. Event Result:: Jury Trial scheduled on: 11/15/2022 09:00 AM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Request of Defendant Comments: New attorney appointed Hon. Patrick Haggan, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Mary Santiago, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  31. Attorney appearance On this date Steven Van Dyke, Esq. added as Appointed - Indigent Defendant for Defendant Newton Newman Romero Appointment made for the purpose of Case in Chief by Judge Hon. Patrick Haggan.
  32. Event Result:: Hearing for Appearance / Appointment of Counsel scheduled on: 10/18/2022 10:00 AM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: FTR: K. Jordan Hon. Patrick Haggan, Presiding Appeared: Prosecutor Michael Klunder, Esq., Attorney for the Commonwealth Defendant Newton Newman Romero Steven Van Dyke, Esq., Appointed - Indigent Defendant Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Mary Santiago, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  33. Scheduled: Event: Trial Readiness Conference Date: 03/09/2023 Time: 09:30 AM Result: Held as Scheduled
  34. Scheduled: Event: Jury Trial Date: 04/05/2023 Time: 09:00 AM Result: Held as Scheduled
  35. Event Result:: Filing of Motions scheduled on: 11/18/2022 09:00 AM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: Off the record. Discovery motions filed. Hon. Patrick Haggan, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Mary Santiago, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  36. Defendant 's Motion for Discovery of 911 recordings, radio transmissions and computer aided dispatch (CAD) sheet(s)
  37. Defendant 's Motion for Discovery of all results of forensic tests performed
  38. Defendant 's Motion for Discovery of drug analysis
  39. Defendant 's Motion for Discovery of statements of defendant and Miranda waiver and electronic recoding form
  40. Defendant 's Motion for Discovery of expert opinion testimony
  41. Event Result:: Filing of Motions scheduled on: 12/20/2022 09:00 AM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Request of Defendant Hon. Patrick Haggan, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Mary Santiago, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  42. Event Result:: Filing of Motions scheduled on: 01/24/2023 09:00 AM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Request of Defendant Hon. Shannon Frison, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Apriel Jordan, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  43. Event Result:: Filing of Motions scheduled on: 02/14/2023 09:00 AM Has been: Not Held For the following reason: Joint request of parties Comments: No motions filed Hon. Shannon Frison, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Apriel Jordan, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  44. Event Result:: Trial Readiness Conference scheduled on: 03/09/2023 09:30 AM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: FTR: L. Fortune Hon. Shannon Frison, Presiding, in person Appeared: Prosecutor Michael Klunder, Esq., Attorney for the Commonwealth, zoom Defendant Newton Newman Romero, in person Steven Van Dyke, Esq., Appointed - Indigent Defendant, in person Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Apriel Jordan, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Parties reported that they had reached an agreement on change of plea. Scheduled for 3/31/23.
  45. Event Result:: Jury Trial scheduled on: 04/05/2023 09:00 AM Has been: Held as Scheduled Hon. Christopher K Barry-Smith, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Apriel Jordan, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  46. Event Result:: Hearing for Change of Plea scheduled on: 03/31/2023 11:00 AM Has been: Held as scheduled Hon. Christopher K Barry-Smith, Presiding Appeared: Prosecutor Michael Klunder, Esq., Attorney for the Commonwealth Defendant Newton Newman Romero Steven Van Dyke, Esq., Appointed - Indigent Defendant Staff: Steve Mattos, Assistant Clerk Apriel Jordan, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  47. Defendant waives rights. Judge: Barry-Smith, Hon. Christopher K
  48. Plea colloquy given. Judge: Barry-Smith, Hon. Christopher K
  49. Defendant warned pursuant to alien status, G.L. c. 278, § 29D. Judge: Barry-Smith, Hon. Christopher K
  50. Defendant warned pursuant to the habitual offender statute G.L. c. 279, § 25(d) Judge: Barry-Smith, Hon. Christopher K
  51. Notice to defendant prior to accepting a plea for a sex offense filed and signed. Judge: Barry-Smith, Hon. Christopher K
  52. Notice given to defendant of duty to register as a sex offender. Judge: Barry-Smith, Hon. Christopher K
  53. Defendant warned as to submission of DNA G.L. c. 22E, § 3 Judge: Barry-Smith, Hon. Christopher K
  54. files sentence recommendation Judge: Barry-Smith, Hon. Christopher K
  55. Offense Disposition:: Charge #1 COCAINE, POSSESS TO DISTRIBUTE c94C §32A(c) 94C/32A/C-0 On: 03/31/2023 Judge: Hon. Christopher K Barry-Smith By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #2 DRUG, DISTRIBUTE CLASS A c94C §32(a) On: 03/31/2023 Judge: Hon. Christopher K Barry-Smith By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea
  56. Defendant sentenced:: Sentence Date: 03/31/2023 Judge: Hon. Christopher K Barry-Smith Charge #: 1 COCAINE, POSSESS TO DISTRIBUTE c94C §32A(c) Charge #: 2 DRUG, DISTRIBUTE CLASS A c94C §32(a) Served Concurrently Probation: Risk / Need Supervision Duration: 3 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days Start Date: 03/31/2023 End Date: 03/30/2026 Conditions: Obey all court orders and laws You shall obey all local, state, and federal laws and all court orders. Report to probation as ordered You shall report to your assigned probation officer at such time and place as directed. Notify probation of a change in address/employment You shall notify the probation officer immediately of a change of residence or employment. Probation Supervision Fee You shall pay the probation supervision fee, if required by law, unless waived by court order, or perform community service, if ordered by the court. DNA sample You shall submit a DNA sample in accordance with G.L. c. 22E, Sec. 3 and pay the required fee unless waived by the court. Sign releases You shall sign all releases for supervision and verification of compliance with these conditions of probation. Home, school & work visits You shall allow the probation officer to visit you at home, school or place of employment at any time with or without notice. Reporting after incarceration If you are incarcerated, you shall report to the Probation Service within 48 hours after you are released from incarceration or the next business day following a weekend or court holiday. If you are subject to GPS monitoring as a condition of probation, you shall report to the Probation Service immediately upon your release from incarceration. Not to leave Massachusetts You shall not leave Massachusetts without the express permission of the Probation Service, and if permission is granted, you shall sign a waiver of extradition and rendition before traveling. Poss of weapons,drugs,explosives,firearms or AMMO You shall not unlawfully receive, possess, control or transport any drugs, weapons explosives, firearms or ammunition. New criminal charges You shall immediately inform the Probation Service of any new criminal charge(s). Court Ordered Fees You shall pay all other court-ordered assessments and fees. Failure to pay court ordered assessments and fees are a violation of your conditions of probation and may result in the issuance of a violation notice and violation hearing. If you are found to be in violation of the terms and conditions of probation you may be subject to incarceration. If a change in circumstances renders you unable to pay, you have the "right to address the court" to show that payment "would cause a substantial financial hardship to you, your family or dependents." Additional Special Condition Seek/maintain employment.
  57. Commonwealth files Nolle Prosequi as to count(s): 1 COCAINE, POSSESS TO DISTRIBUTE c94C §32A(c) (PARTIAL Nolle Prosequi as to Trafficking in Cocaine over 18 grams to Lesser included Offense of Possession with intent to Distribute a Class B Substance (G.L. 94C, s.32A)
  58. Commonwealth 's Unopposed Motion for Forfeiture

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