Commonwealth v. Robert Kawada

A grand jury indicted Robert Kawada alleging: (1) attempted poisoning in violation of G. L. c. 265, § 28; (2) assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon on a pregnant person in violation of G. L. c. 265, § 15A(c)(ii); and (3) assault and battery on a family or household member in violation of G. L. c. 265 § 13M(a ). Defendant has moved to dismiss Indictments -001 (attempted poisoning) and the portion of -003 (domestic assault and battery) that alleges a qualifying relationship between the defendant and the complainant due to insufficient evidence presented to the grand jury. See…