March 18, 2026
Felony Malicious Damage to Motor Vehicle
A married computer programmer was charged with Felony malicious damage to a motor vehicle. This is a challenging charge since it is a felony and requires a conviction or acquittal. There is no alternative disposition to avoid a conviction. In this case, the police reported to that client was parked when another car was slowly backing up and getting close to his car. Client, got out of his car and yelled at the other driver and knocked on her window with enough force to shatter it. The events were witnessed by a third party and to a large degree the events undisputed. Without delay Attorney Barabino got client into therapy and in negotiation with the District Attorney pleased to get them to agree to Pre-Trial Probation, with an agreement to continue therapy, anger management with no admission of criminal behavior or wrongdoing.
RESULT: Presumption of Innocence, No Conviction, Admission or Probation.