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Case Information

Filed 2023-08-02
Status Open
Type Probation Transfer|Stalking C 265 §43(a)
Docket 60 entries

Parties

Defendant Brooks, Jr., Dennis Leo

Lawyers

Docket Entries

  1. Indictment(s) returned
  2. Habeas Corpus for defendant issued to Worcester County House of Correction returnable for 11/13/2017 09:00 AM Arraignment.
  3. Event Result: Judge: Sullivan, Michael A The following event: Arraignment scheduled for 11/13/2017 09:00 AM has been resulted as follows: Result: Rescheduled Reason: Not reached by Court
  4. Attorney appearance On this date Jan Daniel Silverman, Esq. added as Appointed - Indigent Defendant for Defendant Dennis Brooks
  5. Event Result: Judge: Day, Matthew The following event: Arraignment scheduled for 11/14/2017 09:00 AM has been resulted as follows: Result: Held as Scheduled Appeared: Attorney Jackson, Esq., Emily Meiyin Attorney Silverman, Esq., Jan Daniel
  6. Defendant arraigned before Court. Judge: Day, Matthew
  7. Affidavit of indigency filed; APPROVED, counsel appointed. Judge: Day, Matthew
  8. Defendant waives reading of indictment Judge: Day, Matthew
  9. Plea of not guilty entered on all charges. Judge: Day, Matthew
  10. The defendant\petitioner is committed without bail for the following reason: Pending dangerousness hearing. Judge: Day, Matthew
  11. Not arraigned on sentencing enhancements Judge: Day, Matthew
  12. Commonwealth files the statement of the case.
  13. Finding by Court: Findings and order Regarding Bail Judge: Day, Matthew
  14. Scheduled: Judge: Ullmann, Hon. Robert L Event: Bail (58A) Date: 12/05/2017 Time: 02:00 PM Result: Rescheduled
  15. Findings and Order of Statutory Fees Judge: Day, Matthew
  16. Habeas Corpus for defendant issued to Worcester County House of Correction returnable for 12/05/2017 02:00 PM Bail (58A).
  17. Event Result: Judge: Ullmann, Hon. Robert L The following event: Pre-Trial Conference scheduled for 12/15/2017 02:00 PM has been resulted as follows: Result: Canceled Reason: Court Closure for the afternoon Judge: Ullmann, Hon. Robert L
  18. Event Result: Judge: Ullmann, Hon. Robert L The following event: Bail (58A) scheduled for 12/05/2017 02:00 PM has been resulted as follows: Result: Rescheduled Reason: Defendant not transported to event; Worcester House of Correction did not receive habe Judge: Ullmann, Hon. Robert L
  19. Scheduled: Judge: Ullmann, Hon. Robert L Event: Bail (58A) Date: 12/19/2017 Time: 02:00 PM Result: Held as Scheduled
  20. Defendant 's Motion for funds to hire a private investigator
  21. Commonwealth 's Statement of the Case Dated December 4, 2017
  22. Commonwealth 's Motion Memorandum, and Submissions for Pretrial Detention Pursuant to M. G. L. chapter 276, section 58A
  23. Commonwealth 's Notice of Filing Impounded Information
  24. Endorsement on Notice of Impounded Information, (#12.1): Other action taken Approved Judge: Brennan, Michael M
  25. Commonwealth 's Notice of Discovery Dated December 7, 2017
  26. Habeas Corpus for defendant issued to Worcester County House of Correction returnable for 12/19/2017 02:00 PM Bail (58A).
  27. Event Result: Judge: Ullmann, Hon. Robert L The following event: Bail (58A) scheduled for 12/19/2017 02:00 PM has been resulted as follows: Result: Held as Scheduled Appeared: Defendant Atty: J. Daniel Silverman ADA: Emily Jackson Linda Rattigan Ct, reporter Judge: Ullmann, Hon. Robert L
  28. The defendant\petitioner is committed without bail for the following reason: Held due to dangerousness C.276 § 58A. Mitt faxed and mailed this day. A. Rowan, ACM Judge: Ullmann, Hon. Robert L
  29. Event Result: Judge: Brieger, Hon. Heidi The following event: Jury Trial scheduled for 03/05/2018 09:00 AM has been resulted as follows: Result: Rescheduled Reason: Request of Defendant
  30. Event Result: Judge: Brieger, Hon. Heidi The following event: Final Pre-Trial Conference scheduled for 02/26/2018 02:00 PM has been resulted as follows: Result: Rescheduled Reason: Request of Defendant
  31. Event Result: Judge: Brieger, Hon. Heidi The following event: Scheduling Conference scheduled for 02/05/2018 02:00 PM has been resulted as follows: Result: Held as Scheduled Appeared: Defendant Brooks, Dennis Attorney Silverman, Esq., Jan Daniel Attorney Jackson, Esq., Emily Meiyin FTR monitor Linda Rattigan Judge: Brieger, Hon. Heidi
  32. Rule 36 waived re: 2/5/18 to 3/27/18. Defendant waived both R. 36 and 58A to 3/27/2018 jury trial. Judge: Brieger, Hon. Heidi
  33. Event Result: Judge: Brieger, Hon. Heidi The following event: Final Pre-Trial Conference scheduled for 03/09/2018 02:00 PM has been resulted as follows: Result: Not Held Reason: By Court prior to date
  34. Habeas Corpus for defendant issued to Middlesex County House of Correction returnable for 03/20/2018 02:00 PM Lobby Conference.
  35. Event Result: Judge: Brieger, Hon. Heidi The following event: Jury Trial scheduled for 03/27/2018 09:00 AM has been resulted as follows: Result: Not Held Reason: Plea Offered
  36. Event Result: Judge: Brieger, Hon. Heidi The following event: Lobby Conference scheduled for 03/20/2018 02:00 PM has been resulted as follows: Result: Held as Scheduled Appeared: Attorney Silverman, Esq., Jan Daniel Attorney Jackson, Esq., Emily Meiyin
  37. Habeas Corpus for defendant issued to Middlesex County House of Correction returnable for 03/29/2018 02:00 PM Hearing for Change of Plea.
  38. Defendant waives rights. Judge: Brieger, Hon. Heidi
  39. Plea colloquy given. Judge: Brieger, Hon. Heidi
  40. Defendant warned pursuant to alien status, G.L. c. 278, § 29D. Judge: Brieger, Hon. Heidi
  41. Defendant warned as to submission of DNA G.L. c. 22E, § 3 Judge: Brieger, Hon. Heidi
  42. Findings and Order of Statutory Fees Judge: Brieger, Hon. Heidi Judge: Brieger, Hon. Heidi
  43. Defendant notified of right of appeal to the Appelate Division of the Superior Court within ten (10) days. Judge: Brieger, Hon. Heidi
  44. Offense Disposition:: Charge #1 STALKING c265 §43(a) On: 03/29/2018 Judge: Hon. Heidi Brieger By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #2 KIDNAPPING c265 §26 On: 03/29/2018 Judge: Hon. Heidi Brieger By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #3 KIDNAPPING c265 §26 On: 03/29/2018 Judge: Hon. Heidi Brieger By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #4 A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON c265 §15A(b) On: 03/29/2018 Judge: Hon. Heidi Brieger By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #5 A&B ON FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD MEMBER SUBSEQUENT c265 §13M(b) On: 03/29/2018 Judge: Hon. Heidi Brieger By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #6 A&B ON FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD MEMBER SUBSEQUENT c265 §13M(b) On: 03/29/2018 Judge: Hon. Heidi Brieger By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #7 A&B ON FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD MEMBER SUBSEQUENT c265 §13M(b) On: 03/29/2018 Judge: Hon. Heidi Brieger By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #8 A&B ON FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD MEMBER SUBSEQUENT c265 §13M(b) On: 03/29/2018 Judge: Hon. Heidi Brieger By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #9 WITNESS/JUROR/POLICE/COURT OFFICIAL, INTIMIDATE c268 §13B On: 03/29/2018 Judge: Hon. Heidi Brieger By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #10 ABUSE PREVENTION ORDER, VIOLATE c209A §7 On: 03/29/2018 Judge: Hon. Heidi Brieger By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #11 ABUSE PREVENTION ORDER, VIOLATE c209A §7 On: 03/29/2018 Judge: Hon. Heidi Brieger By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #12 ABUSE PREVENTION ORDER, VIOLATE c209A §7 On: 03/29/2018 Judge: Hon. Heidi Brieger By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #13 ABUSE PREVENTION ORDER, VIOLATE c209A §7 On: 03/29/2018 Judge: Hon. Heidi Brieger By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #14 ABUSE PREVENTION ORDER, VIOLATE c209A §7 On: 03/29/2018 Judge: Hon. Heidi Brieger By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea
  45. Correction Date: 03/29/2018 Judge: Hon. Heidi Brieger Charge #: 2 KIDNAPPING c265 §26 State Prison Sentence Not Less Than: 3 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days Not More Than: 5 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days Charge #: 3 KIDNAPPING c265 §26 State Prison Sentence Not Less Than: 3 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days Not More Than: 5 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days Served Concurrently Charge # 2 Case 1781CR00547 Charge #: 5 A&B ON FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD MEMBER SUBSEQUENT c265 §13M(b) State Prison Sentence Not Less Than: 3 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days Not More Than: 5 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days Served Concurrently Charge # 2 Case 1781CR-00547 Charge #: 6 A&B ON FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD MEMBER SUBSEQUENT c265 §13M(b) State Prison Sentence Not Less Than: 3 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days Not More Than: 5 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days Served Concurrently Charge # 2 Case 17681CR-00547 Charge #: 7 A&B ON FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD MEMBER SUBSEQUENT c265 §13M(b) State Prison Sentence Not Less Than: 3 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days Not More Than: 5 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days Served Concurrently Charge # 2 Case 1781CR-000547 Charge #: 8 A&B ON FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD MEMBER SUBSEQUENT c265 §13M(b) State Prison Sentence Not Less Than: 3 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days Not More Than: 5 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days Served Concurrently Charge # 2 Case 1781CR-00547 Charge #: 9 WITNESS/JUROR/POLICE/COURT OFFICIAL, INTIMIDATE c268 §13B State Prison Sentence Not Less Than: 3 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days Not More Than: 5 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days Served Concurrently Charge # 2 Case 1781CR-00547 Committed to MCI - Cedar Junction (at Walpole)
  46. Defendant sentenced:: Sentence Date: 03/29/2018 Judge: Hon. Heidi Brieger Charge #: 1 STALKING c265 §43(a) Served Consecutively Charge # 2 Case 1781CR00547 Charge #: 4 A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON c265 §15A(b) Served Concurrently Charge # 1 Case 1781CR00547 Charge #: 10 ABUSE PREVENTION ORDER, VIOLATE c209A §7 Served Concurrently Charge # 1 Case 1781CR00547 Charge #: 11 ABUSE PREVENTION ORDER, VIOLATE c209A §7 Served Concurrently Charge # 1 Case 1781CR00547 Charge #: 12 ABUSE PREVENTION ORDER, VIOLATE c209A §7 Served Concurrently Charge # 1 Case 1781CR00547 Charge #: 13 ABUSE PREVENTION ORDER, VIOLATE c209A §7 Served Concurrently Charge # 1 Case 1781CR00547 Charge #: 14 ABUSE PREVENTION ORDER, VIOLATE c209A §7 Served Charge # 1 Case 1781CR00547 Probation: Risk/Need Probation Duration: 3 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days
  47. Standard conditions of Probation apply with the following Special Conditions: No contact with victim 1. and not to abuse victim 2. complete certified batterers treatment program 3. Abide by all current Restrainig Orders 4. Mental health evaluation with any follow up treatment deemed necessary 5. No drug use for three years of Probation and No alcohol use for the first year of Probationary Period Judge: Brieger, Hon. Heidi
  48. DNA fee of $110 to be paid by defendant. to be paid during probationary period Judge: Brieger, Hon. Heidi
  49. Event Result: Judge: Brieger, Hon. Heidi The following event: Hearing for Change of Plea scheduled for 03/29/2018 02:00 PM has been resulted as follows: Result: Held as scheduled Appeared: Defendant Brooks, Jr., Dennis Leo Attorney Silverman, Esq., Jan Daniel Attorney Jackson, Esq., Emily Meiyin FTR Monitor Linda Rattigan Judge: Brieger, Hon. Heidi
  50. Probation Transfer Notice Received (Receiving Court Worcester Superior Court) (Assigned to Clerk Christina Lucci)
  51. Probation Transfer Review Complete
  52. Probation supervision transferred: Originating Court: Middlesex County Receiving Court: Worcester County Case Number: 2185PT00166 Amt Owed: 2730.0 Amt Paid: 0.0 Amt Dismissed: 2730.0 Balance: 0.0 ;
  53. Probation Transfer Notice Received The defendant's probation was supervised in Worcester Superior Court but has transferred back to Middlesex.
  54. Probation Transfer Notice Received (Essex Superior Court)
  55. Docket Note: All of the defendant's fees were waived in Worcester county. Please see docket 2185PT00166.
  56. Probation Transfer Review Complete
  57. Probation transfer accepted. Originating Court: Middlesex County Case Number: 1781CR00547 Receiving Court: Essex County ;
  58. Docket Note: case sent to Lawrence Superior
  59. Attorney appearance On this date Joseph F Gannon, Esq. added as Appointed - Indigent Defendant for Defendant Dennis Leo Brooks, Jr.
  60. Appointment made for the purpose of Probation Surrender by Judge Hon. C. William Barrett.

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