State v. Hughes

[¶ 1] Terence J. Hughes appeals from a judgment of conviction entered in the District Court (Bangor, Gunther, J.) after the court found him guilty of assault (Class D), 17-A M.R.S.A. § 207 (Supp.2003). Hughes contends, inter aha, that the doctrines of double jeopardy and collateral estoppel should have precluded him from being tried for assault subsequent to his prevailing in a protection from harassment proceeding. Hughes further asserts that the evidence was insufficient to support his conviction of assault. 1 We disagree and affirm the judgment.

I. BACKGROUND

[¶ 2] An incident occurring on…