Recent Cases

Multiple Sex-Related Charges, NOT GUILTY ON ALL COUNTS

January 15, 2008
Indecent Assault and Battery on a child over 14
Lewd and Lascivious Acts
Indecent Exposure
The client, a Texas native, was visiting Massachusetts and considering a long-term move to Salem, Massachusetts. He was also attempting to re-establish his relationship with his son with whom he had lost contact. The young son became jealous of his father's relationship and upcoming marriage. After a few short weeks in Massachusetts, the son made several accusations that the father had sexually assaulted and battered him and had forced him to engage in rituals of a sexual nature. The District Attorney made great efforts to secure a conviction, even going so far as to provide their witnesses with government-paid airfare, lodging, and so forth. After three days of trial before a jury, the result was not guilty on all counts.
Result: NOT GUILTY ON ALL CHARGES.

Probation for Tagger

January 14, 2008
Tagging
The client, a juvenile, was observed by police detectives spraying (or painting) a wall of a local establishment. Since the detective personally saw the young man spraying the paint and damaging the wall, it was clear that a deal had to be made between the Defense and the Prosecution. The prosecutor took into account several factors that Attorney Barabino informed them of, and both parties were able to negotiate a deal that allowed the young man to walk out of court with a straight probation. This deal allowed him to leave court without having to return, as well as a dismissal on his juvenile record that would enter in six months' time.
Result: SHORTER PROBATION WITH DISMISSAL at End of Probation

Dangerous Weapon Assault

January 3, 2008
Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
The client, a young business manager, was operating her business shop and felt accosted by a customer. Moreover, police charged her with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon after she allegedly raised a large brownie cutter to the customer in a threatening manner. The client had also come to Attorney Barabino with no previous criminal record and denied the charges from the beginning. Attorney Barabino began a lengthy investigation of every defense and put forward a significant amount of evidence in defense of the client in preparation for a trial. After answering ready for trial, the Commonwealth finally dismissed the case.
Result: CASE DISMISSED

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