Commonwealth v. Jimenez-Ventura

By Judge John E. Kloch

This matter came upon the Commonwealth’s motion for joinder ofthe two counts listed in the November 4,2002, indictment (CÍ020574: assault and battery of a police officer; intimidation of a witness) and the appeal of the Defendant’s conviction in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court (Cm020320: assault and battery of a family or household member). The Defendant also filed a motion to sever the felony counts. After considering the arguments of counsel, I am of the opinion that all three counts should be joined.

According to Rule 3A:10, if the attorneys cannot agree to…