CHARGE(s) DISMISSED on DAY OF TRIAL/Probation Extended

October 16th 2018
Violation of Abuse Prevention Order
Violation of Abuse Prevention Order
Violation of Abuse Prevention Order
Violation of Abuse Prevention Order
Client was a particularly pleasant father who had a tumultuous relationship with his former wife. The client was charged with three separate complaints of violation of a restraining order. All the charges were questionable but a conviction on any was sure to result in his incarceration. The charges were concerning for the court since the client was on probation for assaulting and beating his ex-wife already - a plea that he entered with another attorney. In the end, client and attorney Barabino requested a trial and at the day of trial, the District Attorney offered a deal which client felt was simply too good to decline and accepted the deal. No additional jail and three of four charges dismissed.
Result: Three of the Four Charges DISMISSED; Fourth Charge agreed to NO JAIL and Extended Probation for 6 months.