Multiple Provable Felonies, No Admission of Any Wrongdoing.

November 18, 2023
Felony Breaking and Entering
Vandalism
Felony Larceny from a Building
Threat to commit a Crime
Client was a very pleasant college graduate with no criminal background. Client was accused of coming to the home of an ex-girlfriend who he had not associated with for some time. He arrived in the early morning hours and discovered his ex in bed with another man. Words were exchanged and threats allegedly made. Client was said to have taken a kitchen knife on his way out and stabbed one of the tires of a car. As a result, Client was charged and held on $1,000 bail. He was bailed out shortly after arraignment and sought representation with Attorney Barabino. Attorney Barabino went right to work on the case and developed various background memoranda on Client, his good family, and the situation. Attorney Barabino knew Client was a candidate for judicial diversion because he was a first-time offender. After several court dates, a hearing on judicial diversion was scheduled. At this hearing, the judge advised that the Assistant District Attorney summons the witnesses and have discussions with them. This was a very promising sign to Client and the ADA ultimately agreed to pre-trial probation so long as Client agreed to stay away from the alleged victims, take a mental health evaluation and seek treatment if necessary, and pay restitution. This would result in dismissal of Client’s case after a hearing and no admission to any crime. Most importantly, Client would avoid becoming a convicted felon or even admitting wrongdoing to any criminal behavior.
RESULT: Charges DISMISSED after a year of complying with conditions. NO admission of guilt. NO felony (or misdemeanor) conviction or admission of wrongdoing. He retains the presumption of innocence.