Multiple Counts of Vandalism and Tagging, ALL COUNTS DISMISSED AT TRIAL CONDITIONALLY

November 17th 2011
Vandalize Property Chapter 266 Section 126A
Tagging Chapter 266 Section 126B
Vandalize Property Chapter 266 Section 126A
Tagging Chapter 266 Section 126B
Client was charged with spray painting or “tagging” several different places in the city of Peabody. The client denied any involvement and the police had no evidence to support a conviction. Normally, the district attorney wouldn’t even allow such a case to go forward—but with a prior charge in Lawrence, client was identified as a “tagger” and the DA was prepared to introduce prior bad acts of his tagging noted from Lawrence police officers. A simple case initially, but in the end, fairly complex. Ultimately, a trial was scheduled and both Attorney Barabino and the District Attorney answered ready for trial. As the case was about to get underway, last minute negotiations resulted in a straight dismissal of the charges if the client paid three hundred dollars. After a brief discussion, the client he was eager to walk out of court for multiple felony counts---for the restitution of three hundred dollars.
RESULT: All Felony and Misdemeanor Counts DISMISSED AT TRIAL, upon Payment of $300 in Restitution