Obtaining Drugs by Fraud, Conspiracy to Violate Drug Laws, Probation Violation/Surrender, SUSPENDED SENTENCE NOT IMPOSED, NO JAIL TIME ON EITHER CASE

June 24, 2011
Drug, Obtain by Fraud
Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law
Probation Violation/Surrender
Client was on probation and the probation agreement included a suspended sentence. A suspended sentence is a sentence to jail but not imposed unless the person is charged with a new crime. In this case, the client did commit a new crime. His new crime included a prescription-writing scheme in which he falsified a prescription so he could obtain a narcotic-based prescription. He did so and was videotaped picking up the drugs. Attorney Barabino negotiated with Probation and provided detailed, supporting documentation allowing for an agreement with probation that would allow the client not to have his sentence imposed. Client appeared with Attorney Barabino before the judge. Probation, but no jail sentence, was imposed on both cases.
Result: Suspended Sentence, NOT IMPOSED. NO JAIL TIME ON EITHER CASE.