Our client was arrested and charged with Assault in the Fourth Degree Domestic Violence after an altercation with his live-in girlfriend. The incident was further complicated by the fact that the couple’s minor daughter was present at the time, which added weight to the prosecution’s case. Despite the serious nature of the charge, Kris identified significant weaknesses from the outset. The evidence supported a credible self-defense argument, and the prosecution ultimately faced substantial difficulty proving the elements of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt. After raising the self-defense issue and pressing the State on the evidentiary deficiencies in their case, the prosecution agreed to dismiss all charges. Our client walked away with no conviction and no conditions.
