Top A&B Attorney Mike Murray Recent Client Results:
On Monday, 8 June 2026, NOT GUILTY: In Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Defendant, Docket No. 2448 CR 1524, after trial, my client was found NOT GUILTY of Domestic Assault and Battery*.
In this matter the prosecution proceeded on the excited utterance exception to the hearsay rule.
During trial we were able to gain evidence from the responding officers that the alleged victim was highly intoxicated and argued that photos taken at the scene and submitted by the prosecution showed no injury or any mark consistent with assault and battery. Additionally, the alleged victim testified at trial recanting all of her statements to the police: Sober, under oath, against her own penal interest and subject to cross examination.
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Top Assault & Battery Attorney Massachusetts
Domestic Violence Attorney Mike Murray Client Testimonials:
“ATTORNEY MURRAY IS AN INCREDIBLY SKILLED LAWYER. He is professional, responsive and honest… THE RAPPORT THAT ATTORNEY MURRAY ESTABLISHED WITH THE JURY AS HE ENGAGED THEM IN THE TRIAL WAS AMAZING TO WATCH. HE WAS EXTREMELY PROFESSIONAL AND RESPECTFUL WITH ALL MEMBERS OF THE COURTROOM, AND HAD AN INCREDIBLE AURA OF CONFIDENCE IN HIS WORK. AFTER THE TRIAL, WHILE IN THE LOBBY, ONE OF THE JURORS EVEN APPROACHED US AND COMMENTED ON WHAT A GREAT JOB HE DID WITH THIS CASE. I would highly recommend him!” Jennifer M., Westborough
“Great lawyers give clients more than they pay for. Mike is a great lawyer. Good lawyers try to deliver, great lawyers DELIVER and that’s what attorney Murray did for me in my case. He’s fast thinking, well organized, and projects confidence. I highly recommend attorney Murray! Thanks again!” Ryan K., Framingham
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I have been providing Assault & Battery defense services as a criminal defense attorney in Massachusetts for over 30 years. I have won over Eighty Percent (80%) of my trials and I have been identified as a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” by The National Trial Lawyers.* If you have been accused of Assault & Battery (A&B) in any of its forms: A&B Domestic, Indecent A&B, A&B Causing Serious Bodily Injury, A&B with a Dangerous Weapon or others, 📞CALL ME NOW AT : (508) 393-4162.
As an Assault & Battery Defense Attorney, I have been representing people accused of Assault and Battery in Massachusetts for over twenty (20) years. I have won over eighty percent (80%) of my trials.*
If you have been accused of Assault & Battery (A&B, A&B DW, A&B PO, A&B DOMESTIC, DOMESTIC A&B, Indecent A&B), you are in a battle against the Government and resources of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Thus, you face a prosecution team of attorneys backed by the resources of the Government of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with a single purpose — to get a conviction.
Without an experienced Assault & Battery defense attorney fighting for you, you are in an unfair fight. You should act fast and act decisively to protect your rights. Don’t wait to take action.
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In Massachusetts an Assault and Battery has a very simple and broad definition: any touching done without the consent of the victim or any touching that could have caused physical harm. Know your rights: Just because the law is broad and you can be charged, does not mean that the prosecution can prove or even prosecute your case.
More often than for any other crime, charges of assault and battery may be dismissed for the lack of a victim or witness to prosecute. Your spouse may claim the “spousal privilege” allowing them to choose not to testify against you. The alleged victim may refuse to testify based upon the victim’s own Fifth Amendment right to remain silent to avoid self incrimination. You may have acted in self defense, defense of others, or defense of property. But, the prosecution will not typically dismiss your case unless you are represented by an experienced and zealous attorney.
Know your rights. At the Law Office of Michael Patrick Murray, P.C., we provide aggressive criminal defense for people accused of Assault and Battery including Domestic Assault & Battery, Indecent Assault & Battery and Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon. I have effectively defended the rights of clients throughout Massachusetts for 30 years.
“Attorney Murray knows what he is doing. He gets all the facts and presents everything in crystal clear language, then puts all your options out there and does what’s IN YOUR BEST INTEREST. I would 100% hire him again. He does excellent work.”
What is the law for assault and battery in Massachusetts
Frequently Asked Questions About OUI in Massachusetts
Q1: What is the difference between assault and battery in Massachusetts?
A1: Assault is an attempted or threatened battery. Battery is an actual harmful or offensive touching without consent. You can be charged with both from a single incident.
Q2: What are the penalties for domestic assault and battery?
A2: Domestic A&B is a misdemeanor with up to 2.5 years in jail and $1,000 fine. It also triggers mandatory arrest policies, possible restraining orders, and cannot be sealed or expunged from your record.
Q3: Can domestic assault charges be dropped if the victim doesn’t want to prosecute?
A3: The victim does not control whether charges are dropped. The District Attorney decides. However, without a cooperative witness, the Commonwealth’s case often weakens significantly.
Q4: Is domestic assault and battery a felony in Massachusetts?
A4: Simple domestic assault and battery is a misdemeanor with up to 2.5 years in jail. However, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (ABDW) or assault and battery causing serious bodily injury are felonies carrying up to 10 years in state prison. A “dangerous weapon” can include hands, feet, or any object used to cause harm.
Q5: What is self-defense in a Massachusetts assault case?
A5: Self-defense is a complete defense to assault and battery. You must show you had a reasonable belief you were in imminent danger of physical harm and used only reasonable force to protect yourself. You cannot claim self-defense if you were the initial aggressor or if you used excessive force beyond what was necessary.
Q6: Can I get a domestic assault charge sealed or expunged in Massachusetts?
A6: No. Domestic assault and battery convictions cannot be sealed or expunged in Massachusetts under G.L. c. 276, § 100A. This includes guilty findings, continuances without a finding (CWOFs), and pretrial probation. The charge will appear on your record permanently, which is why fighting for a not guilty verdict is critical.
Q7: What happens if I violate a restraining order in Massachusetts?
A7: Violating a 209A restraining order is a criminal offense carrying up to 2.5 years in jail. Even accidental contact — responding to a text, showing up at a location you didn’t know they would be — can result in arrest. If you are subject to a restraining order, do not have any contact with the protected person, directly or through third parties.