January 16th 2019
Assault and Battery
Client was a hardworking professional with no criminal record. She was experiencing a difficult time of her life when she was charged by police with assault and battery. According to police, she had a dispute with another driver on the road. According to police, when the other driver pulled over, so did client who got out of her car, when up to the window and grabbed her arm. There were also expletives shouted. The alleged victim added that she client grabbed lit cigarette from hand. The case proceeded through the court for nearly a years’ time. During that time, client entered therapy and Attorney Barabino provided those confirmations to the District Attorney along with a lengthy disposition memorandum. In the end, after many negotiations and court dates, an agreement was struck whereby the client would admit to no wrongdoing or criminal behavior. And she would continue with counseling as her counselor recommends. She does not have to return to court and the charge will simply be dismissed on one years’ time.
RESULT: PTP w/agreement to continue therapy
