Unlawful Drug Possession, CASE DISMISSED AFTER ONE YEAR PROBATION

August 28, 2008
Unlawful Drug Possession
The client was charged with possession of heroin after police observed what they described as suspicious behavior at the Liberty Tree Mall in Danvers. The authorities took this possession charge more seriously than most, since the client had previously served nearly a decade in federal prison for importing heroin from Thailand and also served nearly another decade for trafficking heroin in Massachusetts. Nonetheless, Attorney Barabino sought to challenge the constitutionality of the initial police investigation that led to his arrest in this case. After several months, the sitting justice asked to discuss the matter and an agreement was reached between defense and prosecution. In return, Attorney Barabino would not challenge the Commonwealth's case. After discussion with the client, he sought to accept the disposition of one year of probation.
Result: CASE DISMISSED AFTER ONE YEAR PROBATION