Kanye West Charged With Misdemeanor Battery, Vandalism and Destruction of Property
According to Times OnLine, Kanye West has been charged with a number of misdemeanor offenses as a result of his altercation with the paparazzi this past September at the Los Angeles International Airport. West's road manager was also charged with the same offenses. According to reports, the confrontation between the West camp and the paparazzi was recorded on tape by the popular gossip website TMZ.com. It is alleged that the video depicts West and his manager attempting to wrestle the camera from the photographers taking pictures. The pair apparently face charges for assault, theft and vandalism.
In Massachusetts, an indivdiual charged with a misdemeanor count of assault and battery could face up to two years in jail. In this state, theft is usually referred to as larceny. In order for the prosecutor to prove assault and battery he must prove that a person intentionally touched another person without that person's consent. Another, less utilized theory, requires that a Massachusetts District Attorney prove that the defendant acted negligently and that harm or injuries were suffered as a result of the defendant's actions.
If you have been charged or believe that you may be charged with the crime of larceny, assault, assault and battery or any time of criminal offense in Massachusetts contact Attorney Kathleen McCarthy at 978-975-8060 or online. Attorney McCarthy routinely appears in Boston, Peabody, Lowell, Lawrence, Newburyport and Somerville Massachusetts court to defend clients. Contact Attorney McCarthy and you will have an experienced Massachusetts defense attorney on your side.
