Massachusetts domestic assault and battery charges were brought against a Quincy man Matthew Grahm. Grahm faces an indictment in superior court as it is alleged that the incident
caused his girlfriend to bleed from the lip and have trouble breathing according to a news report in the Patriot Ledger. Grahm was charged with aggravated assault and battery based on the severity of the injuries, witness intimidation and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
As a Quincy, Massachusetts criminal lawyer, generally charges of domestic assault and battery remain in the district court. If a case stays in the district court, the maximum sentence per count is 2.5 years in the house of correction. Given the seriousness of the alleged injuries, it is not surprising that the district attorney sought an indictment to bring the case to superior court where the district attorney can seek up to 10 years of State prison time under Massachusetts domestic assault and battery law.
If you are charged with a domestic assault and battery in Massachusetts, you should hire an experienced criminal lawyer, regardless of whether the charges are brought to superior court or remain in district court. Domestic assault charges are taken very seriously by the court and prosecutors as district attorneys typically assign these cases to a special prosecutor who specifically handles domestic assault cases. If you have pending Massachusetts domestic assault and battery charges, call Attorney DelSignore at 508-455-4755 or 781-686-5924. I answer most calls personally.
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