State v. Casselman

PERRY, Chief Judge.

The state appeals from the district court’s order dismissing one count of felony domestic battery against Kenneth Casselman. We reverse.

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FACTS

In July 2003, Casselman and his wife, Tabitha, were visiting with friends and family at the residence of Casselmaris brother. Both Casselman and Tabitha were drinking alcohol. During the evening, Casselman made an offensive comment to a woman and Tabitha became upset. Tabitha gathered their children and attempted to leave. Casselman followed Tabitha and got into the driver’s side of the vehicle. With Tabitha in the passenger side and…