September 17, 2024
Indecent Assault and Battery over 14 years of age
Client was a young teenager from out of state came with some family friends to a teenage game park location. According to police, his action and behavior at this location were sufficient for a felony criminal summons of indecent assault and battery on a person over 14. When client was at this location, he was interacting with another young teenager of the opposite sex. The interactions suggested some interest in her and her of him. Eventually, the client placed his hand on the thigh of the alleged victim, close to her private area. This was witnessed by the young woman’s friend. That friend told her father and father called police. The police sought to talk to the young man, but young man was already on his way to New Hampshire. The series of events that led to the particularly serious felony charge. Without delay, Attorney Barabino sought to attempt preserve all video from the event from all sources, including TikTok. He then postponed the arraignment to provide a review to determine if pre-arraignment motion to dismiss if a viable option. Upon review it was reviewed and filed and argued and the very close call, but that attempt was unsuccessful. However, he continued to advocate with all involved and after several additional court dates. In the end, an additional review of the matter by the District Attorney, they decided to not proceed with the matter and the case was dismissed prior to the scheduled arraignment.
RESULT: Indecent Assault & Battery Dismissed Prior to the Arraignment.