Offense: Criminal Threatening (DV) and Domestic Violence Assault
Maximum Sentence: 2 years prison and a fine of $4,000.00 as well as a term of probation.
Synopsis: Client allegedly threatened to harm his wife and allegedly showed up at the marital home and attempted to choke her. Client had a long history of violence but this was his first allegation involving domestic violence against his wife.
Result: Case was dismissed following disclosure of an audio tape containing voice mails from the client’s wife threatening to call the police and make up charges to get him into more trouble.