State of Maine v. Dupont
Annotate this CaseDuring the course of an argument at the victim's Chelsea home, Dupont scratched the victim’s face and neck with her fingernails, leaving wounds on his cheek. Dupont was convicted of assault (Class D), 17-A M.R.S. 207(1)(A) and sentenced to 20 days in jail, with a fine of $300. Dupont sought a new trial, asserting that the victim had “committed perjury” and that “[n]o rational jury could have convicted [her] of Assault in this matter after hearing that testimony.” She later added: “The Defendant did not get the opportunity for a fair, open and public trial as the courtroom doors were locked at some point during the trial.” Dupont did not submit an affidavit, nor did she offer any testimony at the motion hearing. The court denied Dupont’s motion. Dupont filed a “Motion to Reconsider” and submitted the trial transcript showing that the court stated, just before closing arguments and jury instructions, “Bring the jury in, please. And if we could have the doors in the back of the Courtroom closed as well so that no one is interrupted during either the closings or the instructions.” Dupont also submitted the affidavit of an attorney stating that he attempted to enter the courtroom at some point during that afternoon, but the door was locked. The Maine Supreme Judicial Court upheld denial of the motion, noting the lack of any supporting record.
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