September 7, 2022
Leaving the Scene of Property Damage
Client was a young, very pleasant lady charged with Leaving the Scene. The facts of this case were very typical for people accused of this crime. Although the accusations were serious, the police officers, assistant district attorney, and court assigned to handle the matter were very approachable and willing to resolve the case before formal criminal charges were filed. On the date of the event alleged, Client was going about her day when she unintentionally hit a car parked in a parking lot. The accident was caught on camera. Client ultimately left but otherwise behaved responsibly. She was eventually cited. Immediately after, she reached out to the court and returned the citation within four days to secure a clerk magistrate’s hearing. She then spoke to Attorney Barabino who represented her at the hearing ready with her Registry of Motor Vehicles record, a background memorandum, and other documents. The hearing officer found Attorney Barabino and Client convincing and ultimately an agreement was reached to not go forward with the case in exchange for a payment to compensate for the damages.
RESULT: No charges issue; no surcharge; Client can pursue her aspiration to be a public safety officer with no criminal record of the incident
