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Law Firm Commonwealth vs. Brooks, Montrail
2281CR00346 | Massachusetts State, Superior Court, Middlesex County
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Filed
Sept. 22, 2022
Case Type
Indictment
Status
Open
Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago
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| Event Result:: Jury Trial scheduled on: 03/31/2025 09:00 AM Has been: Canceled For the following reason: Case Disposed Hon. Scheduled: Event: Jury Trial Date: 03/31/2025 Time: 09:00 AM Result: Canceled Rule 36 waived re: by the defendant through counsel on the record from 8/12/24 through 3/31/25 (date of jury trial) | Source Add |
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| 10/30/2024 | ORDER: ORAL ORDER: Defendant order to pay $300 in restitution for the month of November. Haggan, J. 10/30/24 | |
| 10/30/2024 | Event Result:: Restitution Hearing scheduled on: 10/30/2024 09:05 AM Has been: Held via Video/Phone Comments: FTR: K. O'Kelly Hon. Patrick Haggan, Presiding Appeared: Prosecutor Christopher O'Brien, Esq., in person Defendant Montrail Brooks, via zoom Sharon Vera Sullivan, Esq., Appointed - Indigent Defendant, in person Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Apriel Jordan, Assistant Clerk Magistrate | |
| 10/15/2024 | ORDER: ORAL ORDER: Defendant order to pay $300 in restitution for the month of October. Haggan, J. 10/15/24 | |
| 10/15/2024 | Event Result:: Restitution Hearing scheduled on: 10/15/2024 03:00 PM Has been: Held via Video/Phone Comments: FTR: K. O'Kelly Hon. Patrick Haggan, Presiding Appeared: Prosecutor Christopher O'Brien, Esq., in person Defendant Montrail Brooks, via zoom Sharon Vera Sullivan, Esq., Appointed - Indigent Defendant, in person Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Apriel Jordan, Assistant Clerk Magistrate | |
| 9/24/2024 | Docket Note: Certified Copies of indictments, docket sheet, and statement of the case sent to Office of the Attorney General, Insurance and Unemployment Fraud Division, on 9/24/24 | |
| 9/19/2024 | Event Result:: Trial Readiness Conference scheduled on: 02/27/2025 10:00 AM Has been: Canceled For the following reason: Case Disposed Hon. Catherine Ham, Presiding | |
| 9/19/2024 | Event Result:: Jury Trial scheduled on: 03/31/2025 09:00 AM Has been: Canceled For the following reason: Case Disposed Hon. Catherine Ham, Presiding | |
| 9/19/2024 | Event Result:: Hearing for Change of Plea scheduled on: 09/19/2024 12:00 PM Has been: Held as scheduled Comments: FTR: L. Fortune Hon. Catherine Ham, Presiding Appeared: Prosecutor Christopher O'Brien, Esq., Defendant Montrail Brooks Sharon Vera Sullivan, Esq., Appointed - Indigent Defendant Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Apriel Jordan, Assistant Clerk Magistrate | |
| 9/19/2024 | Defendant waives rights. Judge: Ham, Hon. Catherine | |
| 9/19/2024 | Defendant warned pursuant to alien status, G.L. c. 278, § 29D. Judge: Ham, Hon. Catherine | |
| 9/19/2024 | Defendant warned as to submission of DNA G.L. c. 22E, § 3 Judge: Ham, Hon. Catherine | |
| 9/19/2024 | DNA fee WAIVED Judge: Ham, Hon. Catherine | |
| 9/19/2024 | After finding of severe financial hardship, victim/witness fee waived. Judge: Ham, Hon. Catherine | |
| 9/19/2024 | Findings and Order of Statutory Fees Judge: Ham, Hon. Catherine | |
| 9/19/2024 | Commonwealth, Defendant, Probation files sentence recommendation | |
| 9/19/2024 | Offense Disposition:: Charge #1 MONEY LAUNDERING, TRANSACTION c267A §2 On: 09/19/2024 Judge: Hon. Catherine Ham By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #2 RECEIVE STOLEN PROPERTY +$1200 c266 §60 On: 09/19/2024 Judge: Hon. Catherine Ham By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #3 RECEIVE STOLEN PROPERTY +$1200 c266 §60 On: 09/19/2024 Judge: Hon. Catherine Ham By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea | |
| 9/19/2024 | Defendant sentenced:: Sentence Date: 09/19/2024 Judge: Hon. Catherine Ham Charge #: 1 MONEY LAUNDERING, TRANSACTION c267A §2 Charge #: 2 RECEIVE STOLEN PROPERTY +$1200 c266 §60 Served Concurrently Charge # 1 Charge #: 3 RECEIVE STOLEN PROPERTY +$1200 c266 §60 Served Concurrently Charge # 1 Probation: Risk / Need Supervision Duration: 3 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days 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." Restitution You shall pay restitution in the total amount of $86,000 in monthly payments of $300 the first month, and $2,390 in subsequent months to named victim | |
| 9/19/2024 | Event Result:: Restitution Hearing scheduled on: 09/19/2024 12:30 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: FTR: L. Fortune Hon. Catherine Ham, Presiding Appeared: Prosecutor Christopher O'Brien, Esq., Defendant Montrail Brooks Sharon Vera Sullivan, Esq., Appointed - Indigent Defendant Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Apriel Jordan, Assistant Clerk Magistrate | |
| 9/19/2024 | Notice to surety bail available for return. Judge: Ham, Hon. Catherine | |
| 9/19/2024 | Endorsement on Motion to Remit Restitution and Fees Pursuant to Commonwealth v. Henry, (#27.0): DENIED After a hearing, DENIED. Defendant has failed to meet his burden without any documentation (pay stubs, tax return, child support) 10/15/24 New Hearing before court. Need not be unless court revisits at 2nd Henry hearing on 10/15/24. $400 for first month, $2390/ month. (Ham, J.) 9/19/24 | |
| 9/19/2024 | Disposition: Disposed by Plea | |
| 9/19/2024 | Disposition for Charge 1: Guilty Plea | |
| 9/19/2024 | Disposition for Charge 2: Guilty Plea | |
| 9/19/2024 | Disposition for Charge 3: Guilty Plea | |
| 9/16/2024 | Defendant 's Submission of Updated Financial Form (IMPOUNDED) | |
| 8/29/2024 | Defendant 's Motion to Remit Restitution and Fees Pursuant to Commonwealth v. Henry (Attachment #1 Financial Statement IMPOUNDED and placed in Red Envelope) | |
| 8/29/2024 | Affidavit of Sharon V. Sullivan, Esq. In Support of Motion to Remit Restitution and Fees Pursuant to Commonwealth v. Henry | |
| 8/19/2024 | Event Result:: Lobby Conference scheduled on: 08/19/2024 09:05 AM Has been: Held as Scheduled Hon. Catherine Ham, Presiding Appeared: Prosecutor Christopher O'Brien, Esq., Defendant Montrail Brooks Sharon Vera Sullivan, Esq., Appointed - Indigent Defendant Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Steve Mattos, Assistant Clerk Magistrate | |
| 8/19/2024 | Commonwealth, Defendant, Probation files sentence recommendation | |
| 8/12/2024 | Scheduled: Event: Trial Readiness Conference Date: 02/27/2025 Time: 10:00 AM Result: Canceled | |
| 8/12/2024 | Scheduled: Event: Jury Trial Date: 03/31/2025 Time: 09:00 AM Result: Canceled | |
| 8/12/2024 | Event Result:: Jury Trial scheduled on: 09/10/2024 09:00 AM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Request of Defendant Hon. Patrick Haggan, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Apriel Jordan, Assistant Clerk Magistrate | |
| 8/12/2024 | Event Result:: Trial Readiness Conference scheduled on: 08/12/2024 10:00 AM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Request of Defendant Hon. Patrick Haggan, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Apriel Jordan, Assistant Clerk Magistrate | |
| 8/12/2024 | Event Result:: Hearing on Motion to Continue scheduled on: 08/12/2024 10:00 AM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: FTR: A. Bresnahan Hon. Patrick Haggan, Presiding Appeared: Prosecutor Christopher O'Brien, Esq., Defendant Sharon Vera Sullivan, Esq., Appointed - Indigent Defendant Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Apriel Jordan, Assistant Clerk Magistrate | |
| 8/12/2024 | Rule 36 waived re: by the defendant through counsel on the record from 8/12/24 through 3/31/25 (date of jury trial) | |
| 8/9/2024 | Tickler: Case Disposition Start Date: 08/17/2023 Due Date: 08/09/2024 Days Due: 358 Completed Date: 09/19/2024 | |
| 7/26/2024 | Tickler: Final Pre-Trial Conference Start Date: 08/17/2023 Due Date: 07/26/2024 Days Due: 344 Completed Date: 09/19/2024 | |
| 7/24/2024 | Event Result:: Lobby Conference scheduled on: 07/24/2024 10:00 AM Has been: Held via Video/Phone Comments: FTR: J. MacEachern Hon. Catherine Ham, Presiding Appeared: Prosecutor Christopher O'Brien, Esq., Defendant Montrail Brooks Sharon Vera Sullivan, Esq., Appointed - Indigent Defendant Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Apriel Jordan, Assistant Clerk Magistrate | |
| 4/4/2024 | Scheduled: Event: Trial Readiness Conference Date: 08/12/2024 Time: 10:00 AM Result: Rescheduled | |
| 4/4/2024 | Scheduled: Event: Jury Trial Date: 09/10/2024 Time: 09:00 AM Result: Rescheduled | |
| 4/4/2024 | Event Result:: Jury Trial scheduled on: 05/06/2024 09:00 AM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Request of Defendant Hon. Patrick Haggan, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Apriel Jordan, Assistant Clerk Magistrate | |
| 4/4/2024 | Event Result:: Lobby Conference scheduled on: 04/08/2024 10:00 AM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Request of Defendant Hon. Patrick Haggan, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Apriel Jordan, Assistant Clerk Magistrate | |
| 4/4/2024 | Event Result:: Trial Readiness Conference scheduled on: 04/08/2024 10:00 AM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Request of Defendant Hon. Patrick Haggan, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Apriel Jordan, Assistant Clerk Magistrate | |
| 4/4/2024 | Defendant 's Agreed to Motion to Continue Trial | |
| 4/4/2024 | Endorsement on Motion to Continue Trial, (#25.0): ALLOWED 4/4/24 After review and without objection motion ALLOWED. Rule 36 is waived. (Haggan, J.) Judge: Haggan, Hon. Patrick | |
| 3/19/2024 | Defendant 's Assented to Motion to Convert Trial Readiness Conference April 8, 2024 to Lobby Conference and Affidavit | |
| 3/14/2024 | MEMORANDUM & ORDER: On Defendant's Motion To Dismiss (Ruling On Paper No. 19.0) ORDER/ Thus, the Defendant's motion to dismiss [Paper No. 19.0] is DENIED. Judge: Freniere, Hon Diane | |
| 2/15/2024 | Tickler: Under Advisement Start Date: 01/16/2024 Due Date: 02/15/2024 Days Due: 30 | |
| 2/13/2024 | Tickler: Pre-Trial Hearing Start Date: 08/17/2023 Due Date: 02/13/2024 Days Due: 180 Completed Date: 09/19/2024 | |
| 1/16/2024 | Commonwealth 's Memorandum In Opposition To Defendants' Motion To Dismiss Indictments | |
| 1/16/2024 | Affidavit of AAG Christopher O'Brien | |
| 1/16/2024 | Matter taken under advisement: Non-Evidentiary Hearing to Dismiss scheduled on: 01/16/2024 12:00 PM Has been: Held - Under advisement Hon Diane Freniere, Presiding Appeared: Prosecutor Christopher O'Brien, Esq., Defendant Montrail Brooks Sharon Vera Sullivan, Esq., Appointed - Indigent Defendant Staff: Douglas Nagengast, Assistant Clerk Magistrate & FTR Monitor | |
| 11/28/2023 | Event Result:: Filing of Motions scheduled on: 11/29/2023 09:00 AM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: via mail Hon. James Budreau, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Apriel Jordan, Assistant Clerk Magistrate | |
| 11/20/2023 | Defendant 's motion to dismiss | |
| 11/20/2023 | Montrail Brooks's Memorandum in support of motion to dismiss | |
| 11/20/2023 | Affidavit filed by Defendant Montrail Brooks in support of motion to dismiss | |
| 11/20/2023 | Defendant 's motion for rewards promises and inducements | |
| 11/20/2023 | Defendant 's filing of IMPOUNDED information: Grand Jury Minutes | |
| 10/19/2023 | Event Result:: Jury Trial scheduled on: 04/16/2024 09:00 AM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Joint request of parties Hon. James Budreau, Presiding | |
| 10/19/2023 | Event Result:: Trial Readiness Conference scheduled on: 03/15/2024 09:30 AM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Joint request of parties Hon. James Budreau, Presiding | |
| 10/19/2023 | Scheduled: Event: Trial Readiness Conference Date: 04/08/2024 Time: 10:00 AM Result: Rescheduled | |
| 10/19/2023 | Scheduled: Event: Jury Trial Date: 05/06/2024 Time: 09:00 AM Result: Rescheduled | |
| 10/18/2023 | Defendant 's Assented to Motion to Continue Jury Trial and Affidavit | |
| 10/18/2023 | Endorsement on Motion to Continue Jury Trial and Affidavit, (#18.0): ALLOWED All defendants waive Rule 36 through the next trial date. (Budreau, J.) Judge: Budreau, Hon. James | |
| 10/17/2023 | Event Result:: Filing of Motions scheduled on: 10/24/2023 09:00 AM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Joint request of parties Hon. James Budreau, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Apriel Jordan, Assistant Clerk Magistrate | |
| 10/10/2023 | Defendant 's EX PARTE Motion for Additional Funds Not to Exceed $1500 to Hire Investigator and Affidavit | |
| 10/10/2023 | Endorsement on Motion for Additional Funds Not to Exceed $1500 to Hire Investigator and Affidavit (EX PARTE), (#17.0): ALLOWED Allowed not to exceed $1500 at CPCS rates. (Budreau, J.) Judge: Budreau, Hon. James | |
| 9/27/2023 | Defendant 's EX PARTE Motion for Funds Not to Exceed $5,000 to Hire Digital Forensic Expert and Affidavit | |
| 9/27/2023 | Endorsement on Motion for Funds Not to Exceed $5,000 to Hire Digital Forensic Expert and Affidavit (EX PARTE), (#16.0): ALLOWED Allowed up to $2,500. So ordered. (Ellis, J.) Judge: Ellis, Hon. Sarah Weyland | |
| 9/8/2023 | Defendant 's EX PARTE Motion for Funds not to Exceed $3000 to Hire Forensic Accountant and Affidavit | |
| 9/8/2023 | Endorsement on Motion for funds not to exceed $3000 to hire forensic accountant and affidavit, (#15.0): ALLOWED | |
| 8/24/2023 | Scheduled: Event: Trial Readiness Conference Date: 03/15/2024 Time: 09:30 AM Result: Rescheduled | |
| 8/24/2023 | Scheduled: Event: Jury Trial Date: 04/16/2024 Time: 09:00 AM Result: Rescheduled | |
| 8/24/2023 | Event Result:: Scheduling Conference scheduled on: 09/05/2023 09:00 AM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: via email Hon. Sarah Weyland Ellis, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Apriel Jordan, Assistant Clerk Magistrate | |
| 8/17/2023 | Recalled: Straight Warrant cancelled on 08/17/2023 for Brooks, Montrail | |
| 8/17/2023 | Attorney appearance On this date Sharon Vera Sullivan, Esq. added as Appointed - Indigent Defendant for Defendant Montrail Brooks Appointment made for the purpose of Case in Chief by Judge Daniel Flaherty. | |
| 8/17/2023 | Event Result:: Arraignment scheduled on: 08/17/2023 10:00 AM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: Po Dipietrantonio Daniel Flaherty, Presiding Appeared: Prosecutor Christopher O'Brien, Esq., Defendant Montrail Brooks Sharon Vera Sullivan, Esq., Appointed - Indigent Defendant Staff: Mary T Aufiero, Assistant Clerk FTR: J MacEachern | |
| 8/17/2023 | Defendant arraigned before Court. Judge: Flaherty, Daniel | |
| 8/17/2023 | Defendant waives reading of indictment Judge: Flaherty, Daniel | |
| 8/17/2023 | Plea of not guilty entered on all charges. Judge: Flaherty, Daniel | |
| 8/17/2023 | 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: Flaherty, Daniel | |
| 8/17/2023 | Court finds NO abuse is alleged in connection with the charged offense. G.L. c. 276, § 56A. Judge: Flaherty, Daniel | |
| 8/17/2023 | Bail set at $50,000.00 Surety, $5,000.00 Cash. THIS BAIL IS SET WITHOUT PREJUDICE CONDITIONS: 1) NO CONTACT DIRECT OR INDRECT WITH CO-DEFT PAUL WEBB 2) NO CONTACT DIRECT OR INDIRECT WITH BRYAN TUCKER DOB 8/25/89 3( SIGN WAIVERS OF RENDITION 4) REPORT TO PROBATION ONE TIME A WEEK BY PHONE | |
| 8/17/2023 | Bail warnings read Judge: Flaherty, Daniel | |
| 8/17/2023 | Issued on this date: Mittimus in Lieu of Bail Sent On: 08/17/2023 12:48:51 | |
| 8/17/2023 | Finding and Order on Bail: Judge: Flaherty, Daniel Applies To: Brooks, Montrail (Defendant); Sullivan, Esq., Sharon Vera (Attorney) on behalf of Brooks, Montrail (Defendant); O'Brien, Esq., Christopher (Attorney) on behalf of Massachusetts Attorney General (Prosecutor) | |
| 8/17/2023 | Findings and Order of Statutory Fees Judge: Flaherty, Daniel Applies To: Brooks, Montrail (Defendant); Sullivan, Esq., Sharon Vera (Attorney) on behalf of Brooks, Montrail (Defendant); O'Brien, Esq., Christopher (Attorney) on behalf of Massachusetts Attorney General (Prosecutor) | |
| 8/17/2023 | Commonwealth files the statement of the case. | |
| 8/17/2023 | Commonwealth 's Notice of Discovery (First) | |
| 8/17/2023 | Defendant 's EX PARTE Motion for Funds not to Exceed $1500.00 to Hire Investigator and Affidavit | |
| 8/17/2023 | Endorsement on Motion for , (#12.0): ALLOWED Not to Exceed $1500.00 | |
| 8/17/2023 | Case assigned to: DCM Track C - Most Complex was added on 08/17/2023 | |
| 8/17/2023 | Affidavit of indigency filed; APPROVED, counsel appointed. Judge: Flaherty, Daniel | |
| 7/21/2023 | Endorsement on Motion to Unseal Docket, Enter Warrants into Warrant Management System, (#6.0): ALLOWED Allowed. (Sarah Ellis, J.) Judge: Ellis, Hon. Sarah Weyland | |
| 7/21/2023 | Issued: Straight Warrant issued on 07/21/2023 for Brooks, Montrail | |
| 7/20/2023 | Commonwealth 's Motion to Unseal Docket, Enter Warrants into Warrant Management System | |
| 9/22/2022 | Indictment(s) returned | |
| 9/22/2022 | Commonwealth 's Motion for Indictment to be Kept Secret Until After Arrest | |
| 9/22/2022 | Endorsement on Motion for Indictment to Be Kept Secret Until After Arrest, (#2.0): ALLOWED Allowed. (Laurence Pierce, J.) Judge: Pierce, Hon. Laurence D | |
| 9/22/2022 | Attorney appearance On this date Christopher O'Brien, Esq. added for Prosecutor Massachusetts Attorney General | |
| 9/22/2022 | Commonwealth 's Motion to Impound Filings | |
| 9/22/2022 | Endorsement on Motion to Impound Filings, (#3.0): ALLOWED Allowed. (Laurence Pierce, J.) Judge: Pierce, Hon. Laurence D | |
| 9/22/2022 | Commonwealth 's Request for Indictment Warrant | |
| 9/22/2022 | Affidavit of Christopher O'Brien, Esq. | |
| 9/22/2022 | Endorsement on Request for Indictment Warrant, (#4.0): ALLOWED Allowed. (Laurence Pierce, J.) Judge: Pierce, Hon. Laurence D | |
| 9/22/2022 | Commonwealth 's Motion for Copies of Indictments | |
| 9/22/2022 | Endorsement on Motion for Copies of Indictments, (#5.0): ALLOWED Allowed. (Laurence Pierce, J.) Judge: Pierce, Hon. Laurence D | |
| 9/22/2022 | Docket Note: Paper Secret Warrant Issued |
