North Andover Man Avoids Conviction For Assault and Battery and Leaving the Scene of An Accident

Following a stressful day related to his wife’s medical issues, the defendant was contacted by local police relative to an alleged altercation in the hospital parking lot. A civilian stated that the defendant struck her car and attempted to take her cell phone from her before exiting the hospital parking lot. The defendant was charged with assault and battery and leaving the scene of an accident after causing property damage. Our office vehemently advocated for the defendant and represented his impressive educational, personal and professional background coupled with his lack of a criminal record supported that he NOT be convicted of these crimes. Although the Commonwealth requested that the defendant be found guilty-the judge agreed with our office and the defendant was not found guilty. The case was continued for a period of time and provided he satisfies certain conditions the case will be dismissed. The defendant was NOT convicted of a crime and can represent to potential employers and educational institutions that he does not have a criminal record.

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