This matter was heard on August 11th by Judge Allen Register and was a win for Martin with the case being dismissed after the Smith testimony. So round one is a win for BAW resident Martin.
A reasonable prediction for the coming trial is that should it even go to trial that Martin will almost surely 'win'. In a case with no witnesses, just party A and party B with vastly different stories, there really is no way for a judge or jury to enter a finding of guilt 'beyond a reasonable doubt'. So the first round is over and the 2nd and much more important round two is still to be held.
But frankly I doubt that it will ever limp into any Bay County court, likely it will drag on with a few continuances and end up dismissed.
