January 17th 2024
Threats to Commit a Crime
Client was an all-around super dad, husband, employee, and person. There was an incident at a store where the store employee believed that he was doing something untoward and tried to mediate and speak with the person. The person at the store became defensive and accusatory. Despite client trying to mediate the confusion, another store employee then made the same accusation of a threat as the co-worker. The police were called, and client explained to police as best as possible what occurred. In the end, the police filed for a magistrate hearing. Client went to the magistrate hearing alone without counsel and the complaint was issued. He called Attorney Barabino and they determined that he is eligible for considerationfor judicial diversion, however, they would have to persuade both the District Attorney and the court at his arraignment that he is a candidate and should be considered. They developed a petition and proposed a plan to engage in an online program for conflict resolution, was well as a therapist to review the incident and provide confirmation that the programming was successful. Client did both and today the charge was dismissed, pre-arraignment, meaning the charge never appears on any criminal record.
RESULT: Pre-Arraignment Dismissal on Threats Charge
