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Domestic Assault Acquittal: Winning on Legal Technicalities

In this domestic assault case, our client faced serious allegations that could have resulted in a criminal conviction, reputational damage, and potential jail time. The prosecution brought forward a case filled with conflicting narratives and multiple alleged incidents - but failed to present a clear and singular charge.

FrizWoods attorney Luke Woods recognized a critical legal flaw in the State’s case: the assault charge was duplicitous-meaning it improperly combined multiple alleged acts into a single charge, leaving the court unable to determine which act formed the basis for a conviction.

Despite the State presenting their full case at trial, Mr. Woods’ understanding of criminal procedure and evidentiary rules led to a Not Guilty verdict.

The Challenge

The client was charged with domestic assault, but the prosecution’s case suffered from a fundamental flaw:

The State presented several alleged incidents during trial, but without narrowing the focus to a single event, the charge failed to meet the legal standard required for a conviction.

Our Strategic Approach

1. Recognizing the Duplicitous Nature of the Charge

2. Allowing the State to Present Its Case

3. Strategically Exposing the Flaw at Trial

4. The Judge’s Ruling

The Outcome

The client was found Not Guilty, avoiding:

Why This Case Matters

This case highlights how technical legal arguments can be as powerful as cross-examination or witness testimony. It shows that:

At FrizWoods, we don’t just defend the facts-we defend the process.

Facing Assault Charges? Every Legal Detail Matters.

Domestic assault charges can have life-changing consequences-but the State has to play by the rules. At FrizWoods Criminal Defense, we examine every angle of your case, including whether the charges themselves are legally sound.


FAQs

Q: What is a duplicitous charge?

A: A duplicitous charge improperly combines multiple alleged acts into a single count, making it unclear which specific act the defendant is being charged with. This violates the defendant’s right to a fair trial.

Q: Can a case be dismissed just because of a technicality?

A: Yes. If the State’s charges violate legal standards-such as by being duplicitous or vague-a court can dismiss the case or issue a not guilty verdict, regardless of the evidence presented.

Q: How can a defense attorney identify issues like duplicitous charges?

A: Experienced defense attorneys scrutinize the charging documents, evidence, and trial strategy to find legal flaws that can be used to secure a dismissal or acquittal.


Contact FrizWoods today for a free consultation. Sometimes, it’s not about what happened-it’s about how the State fails to prove it.



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