Wakefield, MA Criminal Defense Attorney

February 3rd 2009
Salem District Court
Leave the Scene of Property Damage Chapter 90 Section 24 (2) (a)
Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle Chapter 90 Section 24 (2) (a)
Client was informed by summons that his car was witnessed to be Leaving the Scene of Property damage to a motor vehicle and not stopping to provide his personal information. As a result, he was charged with the above referenced crimes. The only identification made of the driver was a bar owner who merely confirmed the owner of the car-but not the defendant himself. At trial the Commonwealth did not have the necessary witness and the case was dismissed upon request by Attorney Barabino.
RESULT: Case DISMISSED