Commonwealth v. John Doe

Brockton District Court

DOMESTIC ASSAULT & BATTERY CHARGE AGAINST FATHER WITH NO CRIMINAL RECORD DISMISSED ON THE DAY OF TRIAL.

Police were dispatched to the Defendant’s residence in response to a call for a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, police spoke with the Defendant’s daughter who alleged that her father pushed her during an argument causing her to fall to the ground. Defendant was charged with Assault and Battery (G.L. c. 265, §13A).

Result: Attorney Patrick J. Noonan immediately requested a trial date intending to prove his client’s innocence. On the day of trial, the Commonwealth dismissed the case.