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March 25th 2008
Lawrence Juvenile Court INDICTMENT
Armed Robbery Chapter 265 Section 17
Armed Robbery Chapter 265 Section 17
Client, a fifteen year old was out on a "Liberty Pass" from his commitment to the Department of Youth Services when he was indicted as a youthful offender of (2) counts of Armed Robbery with a knife. The case involved several youths and over the course of nearly (2) years Attorney Barabino and his client worked together to rebut the accusation made against him and prepare for trial. Trial preparation included gathering defenses witnesses and their preparation, complying a review of trial transcripts, defenses investigation of several people and related trial rehearsal for a potential penalty that could include decades of imprisonment if convicted. After several trial dates the court was ready, the Defense was ready and the District Attorney was ready to proceed. However, before the jury was sworn in Attorney Barabino requested the judge have a third attorney interview an accuser in the case to see if his testimony would incriminate him under the 5th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. After consult with a third party attorney, the client sought not to testify, leaving one additional accuser who did not appear for unknown reason.
RESULT: Case DISMISSED
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