Commonwealth v. Hatfield

MONTEMURO, Judge:

This a Commonwealth appeal from an order quashing a subpoena issued for Elaine Hatfield, the victimized wife of the accused in this case, which involves charges of aggravated assault, simple assault, disorderly conduct and harassment.

On February 10, 1990, the victim telephoned her employer asking for help after her husband, Steven Hatfield, had beaten her during an argument, leaving her with a bloody nose, a black eye and multiple contusions on the face and head. Police were summoned, and the accused was arrested. However, at the preliminary hearing, Elaine Hatfield refused…