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June 24th 2010
Boston Municipal Court
Larceny over $250.00 Chapter 266 Section 30
Police officers responded to Barney of New York in the Back Bay for report of a shoplifter. Upon arrival officers spoke to store security who stated she watched a woman later identified as attorney Barabino’ client walk into Barneys-and walk directly into the fitting rooms. Security reported that she took two dresses that were already in the dressing room, placed the two dresses in her pocketbook and proceeded to leave the store without paying for them. Security believed that she was working with another female who had stolen from Barney’s in the past. The two dresses were valued at nearly $3,685.00. The dresses were given back to Barneys. Client, a Russian Immigrant living in New York City had various concerns about the ramification and consequences of such serious charge. Moreover, the store had client videotaped doing the acts which security had witnessed. Attorney Barabino discussed the matter with the Prosecution several times to fashion a disposition. The result of the discussion was very favorable to Attorney Barabino’ client. She walked into court on the very next court date, paid restitution on the amount of the items and was did not have to admit to any crime.
RESULT: Client pays $3,685.00 to Barneys of New York and AVOIDS admitting to a FELONY OR a MISDEMEANOR. No Probation or Immigration Consequences for Client.
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