Criminal Charges: Woman charged in the New Bedford District Court, New Bedford, Massachusetts, for: Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, in violation of M.G.L. c. 265, § 15A(b) Assault and Battery on a Family / Household Member, in violation…
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One of the most common crimes in Massachusetts is Assault and Battery on a Family / Household Member, and other aggravated forms of this offense. When charged with a domestic violence offense in Massachusetts, a defendant’s entire life can be…
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Under Massachusetts, there are two types of restraining orders. The abuse prevention order provides protection from physical or sexual harm caused by a family member, spouse, or dating partner. The harassment prevention order is aimed at restraining others from harassing,…
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In Massachusetts, an abuse prevention order, or 209A order, is a civil order that provides protection from physical or sexual harm from a family or household member. The Massachusetts Abuse Prevention Act defines “abuse” as the occurrence of one or…
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