Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order – M.G.L. c. 209A, § 7 Case Result – Dartmouth Massachusetts
Charges
- Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order – M.G.L. c. 209A, § 7
Court Information
Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Bristol County
New Bedford District Court
Case Overview
A woman obtained a restraining order against her husband, who she was married to for approximately 20 years. The Court ordered that he leave the marital home. She claimed that he had a drinking problem and would cause damage to property while intoxicated. Shortly after the restraining order issued, the woman walked into the police station to report a violation of the order. As part of their divorce proceedings, they agreed to sell their home, and had appointments with a title and closing company. When she arrived, she claimed that he drove up next to her and yelled profanities. The police then went to the man’s residence and placed him under arrest for Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order. He retained Massachusetts Criminal Defense Lawyer, John L. Calcagni III, to represent him in his case. After ongoing negotiations with the Commonwealth, and its consideration of a comprehensive mitigation packet submitted on the man’s behalf, the Commonwealth agreed to offer the man 18-months pretrial probation (which is essentially a prolonged dismissal, that requires no admission of guilt or acceptance of criminal responsibility, does not constitute a conviction, and results in a dismissal) on the conditions that he abide by the restraining order and remain alcohol and drug free. The man agreed to accept this offer and the Court place him on pretrial probation. In 18-months, assuming the man remains out of trouble and abides by these conditions, his case will be dismissed, and become eligible to be sealed from public record.
Case Result
18-Months Pretrial Probation