March 25th 2008
Armed Robbery
Armed Robbery
Client, a fifteen year old was out on a "Liberty Pass" from his commitment to the Department of Youth Services when he was indicted as a youthful offender of two counts of Armed Robbery with a knife. The case involved several youths and took place over the course of nearly two years. Attorney Barabino and his client worked together to rebut the accusation made against him and prepare for trial. Trial preparation included gathering defense witnesses and their preparation, compiling a review of trial transcripts, defense investigation of several people, and related trial rehearsal for a potential penalty that had the potential to include decades of imprisonment if convicted. After several trial dates, the court and the Defense were ready, and the District Attorney was ready to proceed. However, before the jury was sworn in, Attorney Barabino requested that the judge have a third attorney interview an accuser in the case to see if his testimony would incriminate him under the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. After consulting with a third party attorney, the client sought not to testify, leaving one additional accuser who did not appear for unknown reasons.
RESULT: CASE DISMISSED
