Wakefield, MA Criminal Defense Attorney

October 14th 2008
Peabody District Court
Assault and Battery Chapter 265 Section 15a
Intimidation of a Witness Chapter 268 Section 13b
Boyfriend and girlfriend had been drinking longer than they should have. After the night progressed, client was accused of calling accuser slanderous names and eventually attempting to choke her. Accuser called 911 and wrote witnessed statements and reported the incident to police as well as providing documentation of her swollen facial area. At trial, the accuser was unavailable and as a result the case was dismissed upon request of Attorney Barabino.
RESULT: Case DISMISSED