State v. Clevenger

LISA WHITE HARDWICK, Judge.

James Clevenger appeals his convictions for second-degree domestic assault and violation of an order of protection. He contends the cireuit court prejudicially erred in allowing a Petition for Order of Protection to be published to the jury because the petition contained hearsay allegations about prior assaults. For reasons explained herein, we reverse and remand.

Facruat anp ProcEpurAL History

Clevenger began a romantic relationship with T.G. in 1992. The couple married in 2000, after they had children together in 1994 and 1999. They separated in 2004 but continued…