Commonwealth v. McVey

The defendant appeals from his conviction, after a jury trial, of violating an abuse prevention order in violation of G. L. c. 209A, § 7. On appeal he argues that the evidence was insufficient to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he knew of the terms of the order or that violation of the order could result in criminal charges. We affirm.

To prove a violation of an abuse prevention order, the Commonwealth must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that "(1) a valid G. L. c. 209A order was entered by a judge and was in effect on the date of the alleged violation; (2) the defendant violated the…