Our client was charged with Assault and Battery on a Family/Household Member in Massachusetts on their spouse. This is a misdemeanor domestic violence crime. If convicted, a person would have to do batterer’s intervention classes along with facing potential jail time, possible probation, fines and fees, a potential criminal conviction and a criminal record.
It was learned throughout representing this client that their spouse wished to assert a spousal privilege. As a result of asserting the spousal privilege on the record in front of the judge, the prosecution was unable to proceed.
As a result, we made a Motion to Dismiss the criminal charge. The Motion was granted and the charge was dismissed.
Attorney David Ellison is the Founding Attorney of Ellison Law LLC.
Attorney Allyson Quay is an Associate Attorney for Ellison Law LLC.
Attorney Justin Lisi is an Associate Attorney for Ellison Law LLC.
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