January 7, 2021
Indecent Assault and Battery on a Person over 14
Indecent Assault and Battery on a Person over 14
Client was a very pleasant young father and husband. A recent immigrant, he was surprised when he was charged with crimes, serious ones. According to police, he was working at a coffee shop when he indecently assaulted a co-worker on two separate occasions. The police filed for a clerk magistrate hearing where Attorney Barabino argued that one of the two cases should be reduced to straight assault and battery. The magistrate agreed. Eventually, however, both cases were arraigned and the criminal process began. Attorney Barabino presented substantial information on the client to the District Attorney and enrolled the client in therapy. Attorney Barabino also summonsed in business records to prepare for his defense. Finally, a disposition was agreed to with the District Attorney where the client would retain the presumption of innocence and admit to no criminal wrongdoing and the case would be dismissed. The only requirement was that he enter a substance abuse program and stay away from the victim. The client will have no immigration consequences. No sex offender registration.
RESULT: No Sex Offender Registration, No Admission to Criminal Act
