Assault and Battery on Elderly

March 15th 2018
Assault and Battery OVER 60/Disabled
Client was respected professional when a family member struck her. In response to her being struck, she reacted in self-defense. When police arrived at scene, client, and not other party, was arrested. Confident in innocence of client, Attorney Barabino prepared for trial even though it was clear that consequences 0f potential conviction would be severe--client would certainly lose her prosperous employment, and possibly serve jail time as a convicted felon. At the day of trial, the Commonwealth was unable to proceed, as a necessary witness was unavailable. Attorney Barabino requested that the court dismiss the charges. Dismissal was entered.
RESULT: CASE DISMISSED AT DAY OF TRIAL