A Plainville man, David Puccio, was recently convicted of indecent assault and battery on a woman in a North Attleboro furniture store. The Fall River Superior Court sentenced Puccio to serve four-and-a-half to five years in state prison for the crime.
According to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, the incident occurred on November 3rd, 2021, when Puccio, a level three convicted sex offender on probation, visited Raymour and Flanigan in North Attleboro. Puccio, wearing an ankle bracelet at the time, was accompanied by a female sales associate for approximately 45 minutes. During this time, he touched the victim’s upper thigh and upper buttocks without her consent.
This conviction is not Puccio’s first offense. In 2017, he was found guilty of indecent assault and battery on a person with an intellectual disability, indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 years of age, and indecent assault and battery on a person under the age of 14 or older.
Puccio’s new prison sentence will commence once he completes a previous five-year sentence for violating his probation related to an indecent assault and battery of a child in Norfolk County.
District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III expressed satisfaction with the court’s decision, stating, “The defendant is a perverted individual, who is a danger to the community. The victim or anyone else should not have to put up with this depraved behavior. I am pleased that the court sentenced the defendant to the maximum sentence in addition to the sentence he is currently serving. It is well deserved.”
The conviction and sentencing serve as a reminder that justice will be served for those who commit such heinous acts. It is crucial to protect the rights and safety of individuals in our community, ensuring that they are not subjected to any form of harassment or assault.
FAQ Section:
1. What was David Puccio convicted of?
David Puccio was recently convicted of indecent assault and battery on a woman in a furniture store in North Attleboro.
2. What was the sentence given to David Puccio?
The Fall River Superior Court sentenced Puccio to serve four-and-a-half to five years in state prison for the crime.
3. When did the incident take place?
The incident occurred on November 3rd, 2021.
4. What was David Puccio’s previous conviction?
In 2017, Puccio was found guilty of indecent assault and battery on a person with an intellectual disability, indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 years of age, and indecent assault and battery on a person under the age of 14 or older.
5. Will David Puccio serve his new prison sentence immediately?
No, Puccio’s new prison sentence will commence once he completes a previous five-year sentence for violating his probation related to an indecent assault and battery of a child in Norfolk County.
Definitions:
– Indecent assault and battery: Unlawful physical contact that involves unwanted touching of intimate parts of another person without their consent.
– Probation: A legal status that allows a convicted person to serve their sentence under supervision in the community, subject to specific conditions and restrictions.
– Level three convicted sex offender: A designation given to individuals considered to be at a high risk of re-offending and posing a significant threat to public safety.
Suggested Related Links:
– Bristol County District Attorney’s Office: Official website of the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
– Massachusetts Department of Correction: Official website of the Massachusetts Department of Correction, responsible for the custody and rehabilitation of offenders in the state.
– Victim and Witness Rights: Information about the rights and support available to victims and witnesses of crimes in Massachusetts.