BOMB THREAT Diverted

March 27th 2019
False Bomb Threat
According to the police report, client/student was surfing the internet when she impulsively indicated she would act in a violent way toward a school via Instagram. The evidence against the defendant was strong and well-documented. The threat was direct and obvious—but the actual intent was lacking. An apparent act of immaturity and bad judgement that could affect her for the rest of her life, if formally charged and certainly if convicted. Fortunately, Attorney Barabino and the family worked with the District Attorney’s office to enter a diversionary program which would divert her from ever entering the criminal justice system. No record and no evidence of the felony accusation. With an agreement was drafted which included an apology, therapy and additional conditions.
RESULT: Application for Complaint, NEVER FILED, CASE TO BE DISMISSED with DIVERSION.