February 21, 2020 Lawrence District Court case nos. 0718CR001860. On advice of predecessor counsel, El Salvadoran national pleads guilty to two complaints which alleged: 0718CR1860 assault and battery and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon; 0718CR4400 assault and battery, witness intimidation, violation of abuse prevention order. Sentenced to 2.5 years in the house of correction, with 90 days to be served. Client retains Erkan & Associates after learning his convictions trigger deportation consequences. Following adversarial hearing on 5/29/19, the Court allows motion for new trial based on ineffective assistance of plea counsel. On February 21, 2020 the case is disposed with a general continuance, to be dismissed in August, 2021.

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