The accused was charged with assault and forcible confinement arising from an altercation with a dating partner.
The complainant alleged the accused punched her in the eye during an argument and subsequently prevented her from leaving his home.
The court assessed the credibility of both parties and found the complainant’s account of the assault reliable, supported by the severity and immediacy of the eye injury.
However, the evidence concerning the alleged confinement left the court with reasonable doubt.
The accused was convicted of assault but acquitted of forcible confinement.
