Charges against couple dismissed
Charges
All charges were dismissed at the preliminary hearing except R.E.A.P. That charge was dismissed by Judge Gilman
following a hearing on our Habeas Corpus Motion. Fortunately there was video evidence from cameras in the park
that showed Ms. Venick did absolutely nothing wrong, let alone criminal. For some reason, the Bentleyville Police
withheld this video evidence at the time of the preliminary hearing before Judge Thompson. Had it been shown,
I am certain all charges would have been dismissed at that time. Instead, these two (2) Defendants had to wait until
our Habeas corpus Motion could be heard before Judge Gilman. During this time her job as a nurse, as well as her
nursing license were in jeopardy. She was simply driving her boyfriend to pick up his children at the park. She should
never have been charged in the first place. Thankfully she can return to her job and her license remains in good standing.
All too often these non-criminal situations get out of hand and people lose careers and professional licenses. Good
Lawyers and a fair Judge prevented that outcome here.
Most sincerely,
Christopher L. Blackwell, Esquire
Both of their lives were adversely affected by these charges including loss of employment, embarrassment, humiliation, and the denial of contact by Mr. Frisina with his children. Mr. Frisina sat in jail for four and half months.
David b. Wolf, Frisina attorney