Essex County Defense Attorney Faces Charges Of Assault And Battery In Woburn District Court
A local defense attorney, Robert LeBlanc of Methuen, pleaded not guilty a charge that he committed an assault and battery on another attorney in the lobby of the Lawrence District Court. According to The Lawrence Eagle Tribune, a district court judge ordered LeBlanc to refrain from "avoidable and intentional" contact with a fellow female attorney. LeBlanc is accused of "bearhugging" the attorney on November 18, 2008, almost one year ago. The complaint issued following a clerk's hearing.
The Massachusetts Courts have held that assault and battery is the intentional and unjustified use of force upon the person of another, however slight, or the intentional doing of a wanton or grossly negligent act causing personal injury to another. See, M.G.L. 265 ยง 13A. If convicted for this offense, a defendant faces a maximum penalty of up to two and one half years in jail or imposition of a fine of up to $1,000.00.
Depending on the facts of the case, a defendant may claim that any touching was unintentional, that the complaining witness consented to the touching or any contact was in the course a defendant defending himself or herself or in defense of another. Recently, in Brighton District Court Attorney Kathleen McCarthy secured a not guilty verdict for a defendant in a case where the complaining witness, girlfriend, claimed that he struck her and their child. Attorney McCarthy successfully presented a self-defense case that resulted in an acquittal for the defendant.
Attorney Kathleen M. McCarthy has specialized in criminal defense attorney for over twenty years. Often times a case of assault and battery that occurs between family members or roommates is referred to as "domestic violence" cases. In these types of cases, a complaining witness often applies for a restraining order. Although a restraining order is a civil order -- a criminal charge may issue if the complaining witness reports that the order was violated. If you have been served with a temporary restraining order, you should consult a local Massachusetts defense attorney to oppose the continuance of the order for one year. Attorney McCarthy has successfully represented clients at these types of hearings and prevented the orders from being extended.
If you need an experienced defense attorney to represent you in a criminal trial or to oppose the issuance or extension of a restraining order contact Attorney Kathleen M. McCarthy online or at 978-975-8060 and she will get to work on your case immediately.
