In re Alexander

The respondent, Jonathan Evans, appeals from an order of the Superior Court {Lynn, J.) granting a final domestic violence protective order to the petitioner, Karen Alexander. He argues that the evidence was insufficient to support a finding that his conduct “constitute[d] a credible threat to the [petitioner’s] safety,” RSA 173-B:1, I (Supp. 2001). We reverse.

The relevant facts follow. The parties were married for approximately three and one-half years, divorcing in May 2000. In August 2000, the petitioner filed a petition alleging that the respondent was stalking her. See RSA 633:3-a (1996 &…