Domestic Vandalism and Disorderly Conduct Charges Dismissed in Rhode Island
Criminal Charges:
Individual charged in Rhode Island District Court (3rd Division) for:
- Domestic Vandalism, in violation of RIGL § 11-44-1
- Domestic Disorderly Conduct, in violation of RIGL § 11-45-1 (a)
Case Overview:
Cranston Police responded to a report of domestic violence. Upon arrival, they were met with a female who stated that she and her boyfriend got into a verbal argument. The woman stated that she and the man had recently broken up but were still living together. They argued over the breakup and other matters. The female accused the man of throwing items in the kitchen and kicking a hole in the wall. The man admitted his actions to police. Based upon the couple’s statements and observations inside the home by police, they arrested and charged the man with Domestic Vandalism and Domestic Disorderly Conduct in Rhode Island District Court (3rd Division). He hired Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer, John L. Calcagni III, to defend him in this matter.
Case Result: Dismissed
The man had no criminal record and had been with his girlfriend for several years. As the case progressed, the woman invoked her 5th Amendment privilege against self-incrimination and signed a statement supporting dismissal of the charges. The prosecution was reluctant to dismiss the case, but agreed to do so after the man completed several hours of anger management counseling. The case was subsequently sealed, leaving the man with a clean criminal history.