Case Name: In the Matter of Nicole Banks, Respondent, v. Richard Penney-Richards, Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 2009-12-01
Citations: 68 A.D.3d 419
Docket Number: 
Parties: In the Matter of Nicole Banks, Respondent, v Richard Penney-Richards, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 68
Pages: 419–420

Head Matter:
In the Matter of Nicole Banks, Respondent, v Richard Penney-Richards, Appellant.
[888 NYS2d 746]

Opinion:
No basis exists to disturb Family Court's findings crediting petitioner's testimony that respondent committed numerous acts of violence against her, some causing her physical injury and in the presence of the child, and warranting a five-year or der of protection (see Matter of Melissa Marie G. v John Christopher W., 57 AD3d 314 [2008]; see also Matter of Everett C. v Oneida P., 61 AD3d 489 [2009]; Matter of Hazel P.R. v Paul J.P., 34 AD3d 307 [2006]). Concur — Mazzarelli, J.R, Sweeny, Catterson, Freedman and Roman, JJ.