Blochland v. Riley
While appellant Michael K. Riley (Riley) was living with respondent Karen M. Blochland (Blochland), an incident occurred between them during which Blochland fell to the floor, cutting her lip and sustaining other physical injuries. Riley was arrested, but not subsequently charged with any crime. Blochland petitioned for and, after an evidentiary hearing, obtained a civil restraining order against Riley.
Riley appeals from the restraining order, arguing that the trial court improperly refused to allow an impeachment witness to testify on Rileys behalf. Riley also contends there is insufficient evidence to support the issuance of the restraining order.
Court hold that Riley forfeited on appeal the issue concerning his impeachment witness and that because there was substantial evidence to support the trial courts finding that Riley committed an act of domestic violence against Blochland, the trial court did not abuse its discretion in issuing the restraining order against Riley. Court therefore affirm that order.
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