Commonwealth v. John Doe – Brockton District Court

ASSAULT & BATTERY CHARGE DISMISSED AT TRIAL. 

Defendant has no prior criminal record. Defendant resides with his father and brother. His brother, the alleged victim, called 911 and reported that the Defendant attacked him and ripped out his hair. On scene, police observed serious injuries to the victim, including a deep laceration to his eyebrow, which required stitches. Police observed long locks of the victim’s hair on the floor, which the Defendant ripped out. Police photographed the victim’s injuries. At the scene, Defendant’s father reported that he had to break up the fight. Defendant was charged with Assault & Battery on a Family / Household Member pursuant to G.L. c. 265, §13M. On the day of trial, Attorney Patrick J. Noonan was able to get the charge dismissed.