Assault and Battery Case Results

3/17/26

Charge: Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon

Details: My client was maneuvering into a parking space in a crowded lot when she observed a man standing in the designated spot. She gestured through the windshield, signaling him to clear the area, but the man refused to leave. As my client slowly advanced her vehicle, the man struck her car with his fist and began shouting, though his words were not audible to my client. She promptly reversed and secured an alternate parking space elsewhere in the lot. The man then contacted law enforcement alleging that my client struck him with her vehicle. Officers interviewed both parties and charged my client with Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon.

The matter proceeded to a Clerk Magistrate’s Hearing, at which I presented several key arguments in my client’s favor. I highlighted her virtually unblemished criminal record and drew the Clerk’s attention to the complainant’s own statements to police, specifically that while he claimed to have sustained injuries, the physical examination of his leg revealed only preexisting scars with no evidence of fresh trauma.

Following my advocacy on her behalf, the Clerk declined to issue a criminal complaint. My client will face no further legal consequences as a result of this matter and her record remains fully intact.

Result: Charge dismissed prior to arraignment

Salem District Court

3/2/26

Charge: Assault & Battery on Household/Family Member

Details: Law enforcement officers were dispatched to my client’s residence following a 911 call reporting a domestic disturbance. It was subsequently determined my client placed the 911 call himself. Upon arrival, officers interviewed both parties and established that a physical altercation had occurred. My client sustained injuries during the incident and required transport to a medical facility for treatment. He was thereafter charged with Assault and Battery on a Family/Household Member.

The matter proceeded to a Clerk Magistrate’s Hearing, at which I presented evidence demonstrating that my client had been experiencing a mental health episode at the time of the altercation, that his actions were in self-defense, and that he remained under medical care for his injuries. Following review of the evidence, the police department agreed to continue the matter for six months, contingent upon my client maintaining regular contact with the department’s Pretrial Diversion Coordinator. No criminal complaint was issued, and my client’s previously unblemished record remained intact.

Result: Charge dismissed prior to arraignment

Somerville District Court

2/2/26

Charges: Assault and Battery on Household/Family Member, Witness Intimidation

Details: Police officers responded to my client’s residence following a disconnected 911 call. Upon arrival, officers interviewed my client’s spouse, who reported that my client was intoxicated and alleged that he had taken her cell phone and committed an assault. As the proceedings advanced, my client’s spouse expressed her intent not to cooperate with the prosecution. I represented my client and his spouse at a hearing to modify the conditions of release, seeking authorization for my client to return to the marital residence. Subsequently, the matter was scheduled for trial. I counseled my client’s spouse regarding her right to invoke her marital privilege. Upon her assertion of the privilege, the prosecution was unable to proceed due to lack of available evidence. I moved to dismiss the charges, which the court granted. The outcome resulted in the complete dismissal of all charges and the preservation of my client’s unblemished record.

Result: Charges dismissed prior to trial

Ayer District Court

1/20/26

Charge: Assault and Battery on Household/Family Member

Details: My client was a young woman with serious medical complications who was charged with assault and battery on her mother. My client was staying at a hotel with her mother when she began to have a panic attack. Her episode was exacerbated by her medical condition. While her mother was trying to calm her, my client was seen reacting physically, pushing her mother away. Police were called and my client was charged with Assault and Battery on a household or family member. My client’s mother did not believe she was assaulted and did not wish to participate in the prosecution. I worked with the Assistant District Attorney assigned to the case by providing large amounts of medical records, letters of recommendation, and facilitated communication between the District Attorney’s Office and my client’s mother. The prosecutor agreed to continue the case for three months and agreed that, as long as no new incidents were reported, the case would be dismissed. In January 2026 I was able to secure a dismissal prior to arraignment which preserved my client’s clean record.

Result: Charges dismissed prior to arraignment

Waltham District Court

10/24/25

Charges: Assault & Battery on a Person 60+/Disabled, Assault & Battery on a Family or Household Member

Details: My client suffered from multiple severe medical issues. She was in a hotel room waiting to attend a medical appointment when she became upset with her mother. When my client was in the throws of a medical emergency, she acted irrationally, became extremely anxious, and was very hard to calm down. My client’s mother attempted to calm her down but the two ended up in a hotel hallway yelling when a hotel guest witnessed my client grab her mother. Police were called to the disturbance and charged my client with hitting her mother. I negotiated with the District Attorney and provided extensive documentation of my client’s medical diagnoses. The District Attorney agreed to dismiss the case prior to arraignment.

Result: Charges dismissed prior to arraignment

Waltham District Court

10/1/25

Charges: Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Assault and Battery

Details: My client was in a verbal fight with her ex-husband’s girlfriend. The alleged victim made aggressive movements towards my client and she grabbed a snow brush and pointed it at the alleged victim. The incident was partially captured on cell phone video. My client was charged with throwing a snow ball at the alleged victim and assault with the snow brush. The alleged victim did not appear at trial and the case was dismissed.

Result: Charges dismissed prior to trial

Dudley District Court

9/26/25

Charges: Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Assault and Battery on a Family/Household Member

Details: My client and his girlfriend were in a loud argument and neighbors called 911. When police arrived at the apartment, my client had already left. His girlfriend said that she was assaulted by him. The alleged victim eventually did not wish to participate in the case and it was dismissed prior to trial.

Result: Charges dismissed prior to trial

Roxbury District Court

8/5/25

Charges: Assault & Battery on Household Member, Assault & Battery on Pregnant Victim

Details: My client and his wife had been having arguments for months. My client’s wife suffered from multiple mental health issues, paranoia, anxiety, and depression. After an argument, my client’s wife falsely claimed that she was assaulted by my client. She contacted the police and reported that she was hit, and also falsely claimed that she was pregnant at the time. My client’s wife did not appear at a trial date and the case was dismissed.

Result: Case dismissed prior to trial

Lowell District Court

7/24/25

Charge: Assault & Battery

Details: Client was charged with assault and battery of his roommate after a fight between the two of them. After investigation, it appeared my client was actually the true victim of the fight. The case was scheduled for a Clerk Magistrate’s Hearing and both parties agreed to drop the matter at the Hearing.

Result: Case dismissed prior to arraignment

Cambridge District Court

5/30/25

Charge: Assault & Battery on a Family or Household Member

Details: My client’s girlfriend reported to police that, after a fight over her cell phone, my client slapped her in the face. She did not have any visible injuries, nor an explanation why she waited several days to report the incident. My client’s girlfriend later decided to not pursue the case and get back together with my client.

Result: Case dismissed prior to trial

Salem District Court

5/23/25

Charge: Assault & Battery on a Police Officer

Details: Police were called to my client’s house when his wife reported that he was intoxicated and needed assistance. Police confronted my client, who was intoxicated. They attempted to have him come up the stairs from the basement and he refused. Police believed that my client took an aggressive stance and believed he was going to attack them. Police tackled my client to the floor and arrested him for Assault on a Police Officer. His case was dismissed in a Clerk Magistrate’s Hearing.

Result: Case dismissed prior to arraignment

Lowell District Court

4/24/25

Charge: Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon

Details: Police were called to a nightclub after multiple reports that a man was beat up by a group of people. My client was detained and questioned. Police learned that my client hit the alleged victim with her purse after words were exchanged. Surveillance video of the event was obtained. My client could not be identified by anyone at the scene, nor on the camera.

Result: Case dismissed prior to trial

Milford District Court

3/21/25

Charges: Kidnapping, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Assault & Battery on Family or Household Member

Details: Police were called to an apartment on report of a woman being held against her will in an apartment bathroom. When police arrived, my client and his girlfriend exited the apartment. Police learned from a family member that my client’s girlfriend said my client hit her, tried to cut her hair with a knife, and locked her inside the bathroom. My client’s girlfriend did not want to participate in the prosecution.

Result: Case dismissed prior to trial

Fall River District Court

3/17/25

Charge: Assault & Battery on Family or Household Member

Details: Client was charged after her daughter falsely accused her of assaulting her. Through an investigation it was discovered that my client’s daughter was unhappy that her mother did not approve of her dating her boyfriend. The boyfriend, in fact, assaulted my client. When my client reported this to police, the daughter falsely claimed my client assaulted her in retaliation.

Result: Case dismissed prior to trial

Dedham District Court

3/7/25

Charges: Assault & Battery on a Person 60+ years old/with disability, Assault & Battery on Family or Household Member

Details: Client was charged with attacking her mother, who suffers from dementia. It was determined that the mother simply was upset with the daughter and called the police to complain.

Result: Case dismissed prior to trial

Natick District Court

2/10/25

Charge: Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon

Details: Client was an inmate at MCI Framingham. A fellow inmate and my client engaged in a verbal altercation. The alleged victim then punched my client and my client fought back, defending herself. Corrections officers did not see the beginning of the fight and therefore charged my client with an Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon.

Result: Case dismissed prior to trial

Framingham District Court

1/31/25

Charge: Assault & Battery

Details: Client heard a commotion in an apartment stairwell, discovered that his wife was being pushed by a neighbor. My client rushed to defend his wife and was charged with an Assault & Battery on a neighbor.

Result: Case dismissed at Clerk Magistrate’s Hearing

New Bedford District Court

1/7/25

Charge: Assault & Battery on Family or Household Member

Result: Case dismissed at trial

Framingham District Court

12/18/24

Charge: Assault & Battery

Result: Case dismissed at trial

Natick District Court

11/21/24

Charges: Assault & Battery on Family or Household Member, Threat to Commit a Crime

Result: Both charges dismissed prior to trial

Newton District Court

11/19/24

Charge: Assault & Battery on Family or Household Member

Result: Case dismissed at trial

Natick District Court

8/16/24

Charges: Assault & Battery

Result: Case dismissed prior to trial

Orange District Court

8/15/24

Charges: Assault & Battery, Disorderly Conduct

Result: Both charges dismissed at trial

Framingham District Court

8/5/24

Charges: Assault & Battery on Household Member, Assault With a Dangerous Weapon

Result: Both charges dismissed prior to trial

Quincy District Court

6/20/24

Charges: 2 Counts of Assault & Battery on a Person Over 60 Years Old

Result: All charges dismissed at trial

Framingham District Court

5/21/24

Charges: Kidnapping, Strangulation, Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, Assault & Battery on Household/Family Member

Result: All charges dismissed

Framingham District Court

4/11/24

Charges: 2 counts of Assault & Battery on Household/Family Member

Result: Both counts dismissed

Attleboro District Court

12/14/23

Charges: 5 cases total; 2 Assault & Battery With A Dangerous Weapon, 2 Assault With A Dangerous Weapon, 1 Violation Of A Restraining Order.

Result: All 5 cases dismissed

Dudley District Court

12/12/23

Charges: Assault & Battery With A Dangerous Weapon, Assault & Battery on Household/Family Member

Result: All charges dismissed at trial

Quincy District Court

12/7/23

Charges: 2 Counts of Assault & Battery On A Person Over 60, Assault & Battery With A Dangerous Weapon

Result: All cases dismissed at trial

Framingham District Court

11/14/23

Charges: 2 cases, Assault & Battery On Family/Household Member, Shoplifting

Result: Both cases dismissed prior to trial

Waltham District Court

10/4/23

Charges: Assault & Battery On A Pregnant Victim

Result: Dismissed at trial

Waltham District Court

5/11/23

Charge: Assault & Battery

Result: Dismissed prior to arraignment at Clerk’s Hearing

Framingham District Court

5/9/23

Charges: Assault & Battery, Assault & Battery With A Dangerous Weapon, Assault, Assault With A Dangerous Weapon

Result: All charges dismissed on day of trial

Waltham District Court

4/25/23

Charges: Assault & Battery On Family/Household Member, Kidnapping, Strangulation, Witness Intimidation

Result: All charges dismissed at trial

Waltham District Court