Commonwealth v. Desir

Following a trial by jury, the defendant, Isaac Desir, appeals from his convictions of assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon in violation of G. L. c. 265, § 15A (b ), and reckless endangerment of a child in violation of G. L. c. 265, § 13L. The jury were warranted in finding that the victim, who is the defendant's biological daughter, lived with the defendant from the age of five to sixteen. During these years she was subjected to physical, mental, and emotional abuse by the defendant, including being struck with a belt buckle. The victim was admitted to the hospital for…