Heard Feb. 5, 1990.
Decided July 2, 1990.
GREGORY, Chief Justice:
Appellant was convicted of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature (ABHAN). He was sentenced to five years imprisonment and ordered to pay $1,188.42 in restitution. We reverse.
The victim, Lucille Magazine, and appellant were married but separated in March 1988. As the result of a violent episode between them, Lucille sought an order of protection in the family court...
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