March 4, 2025
Leaving the Scene of Property Damage
Client was all around easy going responsible person who was seen striking a neighbor’s vehicle with her vehicle and driving away. There was video that was viewed by police. A clerk magistrate hearing was scheduled, and clerk magistrate listened to the petition by police for the criminal charge of leaving the scene of property damage. At this hearing, Attorney Barabino submitted a detailed memorandum regarding requirement that there be “damage” and without damage there can be no successful prosecution of this charge. The magistrate agreed that there was an insufficient basis to move forward on this charge of leaving the scene and declined to issue this charge.
RESULT: Magistrate Declares No Probable Cause to Issue Complaint Against Client.