An aggravated harassment charged filed against the sister of convicted murderer Scott F. Doll is on the verge of being dismissed.
Dawn Doll, 53, a Sunday school teacher, need only avoid trouble with the law and initiate no contact with a Sheriff's deputy who felt threatened by a card and letter she sent to him on Father's Day.
In six months, if Doll abides by the terms of agreement, the misdemeanor charge will be dismissed.
Several factors figured in the decision by the District Attorney's Office to dismiss the charges, including Dawn Doll's character, the likelihood she will not engage in any future criminal behavior and some possible difficulties in getting a conviction.
"You can certainly make the argument that this is a letter written by a person who was very upset and somebody who is just venting," said Assistant District Attorney Robert Zickl. "You can certainly anticipate a defense attorney making that argument and see her gaining some sympathy."
Zickl said that under the circumstances it was still appropriate to bring the charge against Doll.
"This disposition doesn't signify any dissatisfaction in our office that the charge should not have been made," Zickl said.
