Wakefield, MA Criminal Defense Attorney

October 10th 2008
Salem District Court
Assault Chapter 265 Section 13A
Husband and Wife had been having marriage difficulties. During an argument the husband said and did things to the wife that could constitute the crime of Assault. Attorney Barabino motioned the court to have the wife enter into a Marriage Waiver during a hearing which would eliminate the possibility of her testifying at trial- with her testimony was excluded and the District Attorney was left with no option but to dismiss the matter.
RESULT: Case DISMISSED