Assault and Battery on Girlfriend Charge in Swansea MA
Criminal Charges:
Man charged in the Bristol County Fall River District Court for:
- Assault and Battery on a Family / Household Member – M.G.L. c. 265, § 13M(a)
City, State, County and Court:
Swansea, Massachusetts, Bristol County
Fall River District Court
Case Overview:
Police were dispatched to Swansea, Massachusetts for a reported domestic disturbance. An independent witness claimed to have seen a man punch a woman, later identified as his girlfriend, in the face twice. Police found the woman crying in a nearby parking lot. She was intoxicated and insisted the incident was only verbal, expressing concern about getting her boyfriend in trouble. The boyfriend stated an argument occurred at a work event but denied any physical altercation. Based on the witness account and the woman’s evasive responses, police arrested the man for Assault and Battery on a Family / Household Member. He retained Massachusetts Criminal Defense Lawyer, John L. Calcagni III.
Upon review, the defense found critical flaws: the woman had no visible injuries, the boyfriend’s size made the alleged assault improbable, and witness statements were inconsistent across 911 calls and body cam footage. On the day of trial, Attorney Calcagni’s team persuaded the prosecutor to dismiss the case. The matter is now immediately eligible for sealing from public record.