February 12, 2025
Leaving the Scene of Property Damage
Client was all around easy going responsible person who crashed into another vehicle late one evening. He pulled over to a safe area and there was some confusion when police came. In the end, the police cited him for leaving the scene of property damage. He missed his magistrate hearing and was formally charged with the crime. Attorney Barabino began reviewing the matter and after interviewing client and reviewing the scene of the accident with him determined that client would have a strong likelihood of success at trial. However, Attorney Barabino uncovered some procedural oversights in the charging process which was the basis to draft a motion to dismiss. A motion was filed, with a memorandum, affidavits and exhibits was presented to the court. After a hearing, the judge took the matter under advisement. Today, the court formally discharged client as judge determined that the case should be dismissed.
RESULT: Motion to Dismissed, ALLOWED, Case DISMISSED.