Haverhill Massachusetts Man Chargd With Attempted Murder And Assault And Battery By Means Of A Dangerous Weapon
A forty-four year old Haverhill man, Michael Magar, is facing serious felony charges including assault with intent to murder and assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon as a result of a confrontation over canolis. The Lawrence Eagle Tribune reports that Patrick Clohisy was upset when he heard that Magar threw out canolis that he brought for his daughter who lives with Clohisy's former wife. Magar and Clohisy's ex-wife are currently dating. During a "dangerousness hearing" in the Haverhill District Court Patrick Clohisy's ex testified that she discouraged Patrick from coming to the house because he sounded angry and upset. However, he did not heed her advice and a physical confrontation occured between Patrick Clohisy and Michael Magar, Clohisy ended up with a stab wound in his abdomen and Magar ended up behind bars. Judge Stephen Abany set Magar's bail at $10,000.00 cash.
Although all of the facts of this case are not known, it appears that the defendant may have a viable claim of self-defense. In Massachusetts once a defendant raises a claim of self-defense the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant did no act in self-defense. Furthermore, like force can be used to dispel an aggressor. If you have been charged with a crime against a person and believe that you acted in self-defense or in defense of another it is important that you have an experienced Boston attorney on your side to present a successful defense.
Attorney Kathleen M. McCarthy has been practicing criminal law for over twenty years. She has successfully presented claims of self-defense and defense of another and secured not guilty verdicts. Attorney McCarthy routinely appears in local courthouses including Peabody, Lawrence and Lowell protecting the rights of her clients. If you have been charged with a crime and want experience and knowledge on your side contact Attorney McCarthy on-line or at 978-975-8060 and she will get to work on your case immediately.
