June 5, 2026
A&B Dangerous Weapon
Strangulation or Suffocation
Witness Intimidation
Vandalizing Property
A&B Household Member
Vandalizing Property
Our client was a devoted husband and father with no history of violence—especially not toward women. He did have one older drug-related conviction from years earlier that had resulted in a brief stint in state prison, but nothing remotely like this. Yet, he found himself facing serious domestic violence charges after an argument with his wife escalated in their building’s elevator. According to police, the elevator video showed him pushing her, kneeing her while she was on the ground, kicking her in the face, and smashing her phone. The alleged victim told officers he had also grabbed her by the throat and punched her several times. Police said she had visible bruising on her cheek, redness along her jaw, and marks on her neck, but she refused medical treatment and never requested a restraining order. He was arrested at home and placed on strict house arrest under a 58A dangerousness finding. The biggest challenge? The entire incident was captured on clear video footage, which would have been admissible in court regardless of what the alleged victim said on the witness stand. From the very beginning, our client was genuinely apologetic and remorseful. He took full responsibility and immediately began to turn things around. Working closely with Attorney Barabino, he completed a comprehensive diagnostic assessment for substance abuse and mental health, enrolled and finished an anger management program, and enrolled in an additional online rehabilitation course. We also submitted a detailed sentencing memorandum supported by strong character affidavits. Several factors worked in his favor: the district attorney and judge were fair and open-minded, and—most importantly—the court had already modified the dangerousness conditions before the final hearing to allow him back in contact with his wife. That showed real progress. The court continued the case without a finding for one year. Our client was ordered to complete a court-mandated program, with no GPS monitoring, no travel restrictions, and no criminal conviction on his record. The charges of strangulation or suffocation, witness intimidation, and vandalizing property were all dismissed. A difficult situation turned into a second chance—one our client is determined to make the most of for his family.
Result: The matter was continued without a finding for one year, with the client ordered to complete the court-mandated program.