Congratulations to Matthew Crusen on a Domestic Violence Jury Trial Win!

Mr. Crusen’s client was accused of Harassment.  This charge carries up to six months of jail if convicted.  Mr. Crusen’s client was eligible for the Domestic Violence Deferred Sentencing program; but, he declined that option and set the case for trial.  The allegations, and the evidence, were that Mr. Crusen’s client had grabbed and shoved his wife during an argument.  At the trial, Mr. Crusen had his client testify.  While testifying, Mr. Crusen’s client testified that he had done those things – but, he also got to explain why.  Further, the alleged victim had recorded the audio of the event.  Mr. Crusen used that audio recording to substantiate the offensive, humiliating, and aggressive behavior by the alleged victim.  Once the jury heard the full presentation by Mr. Crusen, the jury returned a Not Guilty verdict.