Domestic Violence Charges Dismissed and Sealed in Cumberland, RI

Criminal Charges:

Woman charged in Rhode Island District Court (3rd Division) for:

• Domestic Simple Assault and/or Battery, in violation of R.I.G.L. § 11-5-3
• Domestic Vandalism, in violation of R.I.G.L. § 11-44-1
• Domestic Disorderly Conduct, in violation of R.I.G.L. § 11-45-1

City, State, County and Court:

Cumberland, Rhode Island, Providence County
Rhode Island District Court (3rd Division)

Case Overview:

Cumberland Police responded to a residence for a reported domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, they learned that a married couple had an argument about their minor son’s behavior. When the wife was dissatisfied with her husband’s response, she smashed both a television and a chandelier during a fit of anger. When the husband attempted to restrain her from causing further property damage inside their home, the two wrestled to the ground, where the wife struck him in the face several times with a closed fist. The woman admitted her actions, thereby confirming the accuracy of her husband’s account to police. As a result, she was arrested and charged in Rhode Island District Court with several misdemeanor, domestic violence offenses. She retained Rhode Island Domestic Violence Crime Defense Lawyer, John L. Calcagni III, to defend her in this matter.

Case Result: Dismissed and Sealed

Attorney Calcagni and his team ultimately persuaded the prosecution to dismiss this case and its domestic violence charges against the woman. The case was subsequently sealed, leaving the woman with a clean record.