Magistrate Declines to Issue Complaint of Larceny.

January 16th 2024
Larceny under $1200
Magistrate Hearing
Client was an all-around amazing young lady who was accused of Larceny under $1200.00. The young lady had been and was a magnificent student and citizen. There was an accusation that she had been taking items that did not belong to her at the condominium that she lives. These accusations were inconsistent with her character and could derail her particularly bright future. After a review of the items that were alleged to be taken, there appeared to be legitimate defenses to the allegation, even at the magistrate level. As a result, Attorney Barabino took a dual approach to the strategy that 1) there was not probable cause to issue the complaint and 2) if the magistrate determined that probable cause exist, then there remains a justification to not issue the complaint based on a variety of factors and materials. In the end, the Police agreed that they would not issue the complaint and the magistrate concurred that this does not need to issue in fact did not issue.
RESULT: Magistrate Declines to Issue Complaint of Larceny.