May 5th 2008
Vandalizing Property
Client was an adult already serving five years in state prison and awaiting trial on another charge, which was likely to result in up to ten additional years in prison when Attorney Barabino accepted representation on a separate issue. According to the officials at the house of correction, the client ripped the sprinkler system out of the ceiling, resulting in the activation of those sprinklers and causing a major disruption and some damage to the facility. The District Attorney charged him with Destruction of Property, Disconnected a Sprinkler System and Prisoner Vandalizing Prison Property. The client initially admitted to the charges, but then the judge sentenced him to an additional thirty days from and after the completion of his current sentence. At this time, Attorney Barabino decided to withdraw the plea agreement and went to trial instead. At trial, additional negotiations took place and client accepted a disposition that resulted in no additional jail time.
RESULT: Charge of Prisoner Vandalizing Prison Property DISMISSED. Remaining two charges result in an admission with prison time served and NO ADDITIONAL TIME TO SERVE after initial sentence.
