Probation Violation, Violation of Abuse Prevention Order, BOTH CASES DISMISSED, PROBATION REINSTATED WITH NO ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS 

May 13th 2009
Probation Violation/Surrender
Violation of Abuse Prevention Order
Client was alleged to have violated a restraining order with his soon to be ex-wife. The defendant was charged with two separate counts of violation of a restraining order. In addition to being charged with the two separate criminal counts, he was also violating his probation requirement for a separate domestic abuse charge. At the trial, Attorney Barabino had client's wife disqualified as a witness and as a result, both cases were dismissed. After the two cases were dismissed, the defendant's probation officer sought to have him found guilty and committed to a house of correction. Attorney Barabino moved for a hearing on probation, which was organized. After the hearing, the Defendant was re-instated on his same terms, no additional consequences and no jail time.
RESULT: BOTH CASES DISMISSED, PROBATION REINSTATED WITH NO ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS