Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

Assault & Battery

I was verbally and physically assaulted by a woman who lives in the same building i live in, i called the police and they filed a report and told me to file a complaint against her in court. in the report she stated that I waived my finger in her face and she defended herself, this is not true - she punched me in my face without any provocation. i filed the complaint and a few days after I received notice that she filed a complaint against me for assault and battery. I have no witnesses what should i expect when we go in front of the magistrate?


Asked on 6/30/00, 9:17 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Chester V. Shea III Law Offices of C.V.Shea III

Re: Assault & Battery

In most "cross complaints" the parties agree to jointly dismiss their claims. With no witnesses, this appears to be the road down which you are headed.

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Answered on 9/05/00, 9:07 pm


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