May 20, 2026
Magistrate Hearing
Shoplifting by Asportation over $250
Shoplifting by Asportation under $250
Shoplifting by Asportation over $250
Shoplifting by Asportation over $250
Shoplifting by Asportation over $250
The client was a seasoned college administrator, a responsible adult, and a mother. She was accused of taking items from a particular store on five separate occasions. The evidence against her was strong. We promptly obtained the report and secured a continuance of the scheduled hearing date. The client then began therapy and completed a background evaluation that included counseling sessions. She also paid the store’s civil demand in full and completed two online courses addressing her behavior. At the hearing, the magistrate and police agreed—reluctantly—not to issue the complaint, provided that the client paid the remaining amount through Attorney Barabino and completed 30 hours of community service. As a result, no complaint issued.
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