Unlawful Drug Possession, CASE DISMISSED AFTER ONE YEAR PROBATION

August 28th 2008
Unlawful Drug Possession
Client was charged with Possession of Heroin after being seen by what the police described as suspicious behavior at the Liberty Tree Mall in Danvers. The authorities took this possession charge more seriously than most, since 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 constitutionally 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 client, he sought to accept the disposition of one year for the probation case.
RESULT: CASE DISMISSED AFTER ONE YEAR PROBATION