Violation of Restraining Order
May 2025
Restraining Order; Jurisdictional and Technical Challenges
A single mother working hard to support her child faced a new allegation of violating a restraining order, threatening her stability and future. Although she had a prior restraining order and one past violation on record, she had moved forward with her life, remained law-abiding, and had worked hard to rebuild stability for herself and her child. In this case, the stakes were significantly higher. A second violation could have disrupted parental custody of her young daughter, employment, and housing. Working quickly, Attorney Barabino gathered detailed background on Client’s history, the nature of the past relationship with the complainant, and the complex circumstances surrounding the current allegation. He also raised substantial jurisdictional and technical concerns that cast doubt on the foundation of the charge. After a thorough review, the Commonwealth opted not to issue the charge. The matter was closed, and Client avoided facing a second violation entirely.
RESULT: No Complaint Issued; No Charge Filed.