» Abuse

Threat to Murder, NOT GUILTY

April 14th 2017
Assault Chapter
Threats to Commit Murder
Assault and Battery
Strangulation or Suffocation
Client had been previously convicted of seriously abusing his girlfriend many decades ago. Now, once again, she accused him of the same crime. Client denied those new accusations, but also realized that based on his past conduct and the credible nature of the evidence, that a plea was preferable since it would mitigate the otherwise harsh sentence that the judge has proposed. However ultimately, the case went to trial. Client was convicted of all counts except threats to commit murder, for which he was found not guilty.
RESULT: Threat to Murder, NOT GUILTY.

Animal Cruelty, LESS COMMITTED TIME ON PLEA

March 15th 2017
Animal Cruelty
Animal Cruelty
Client was a hardworking father of four, with some criminal history. His roommates believed that he was abusing a dog shared with client, based on the dog’s recent behavior. The Police Department charged the defendant with Cruelty to Animals, based on video evidence provided by his roommates. Roommates filmed the Defendant kicking one dog multiple times and striking another dog with his hand. The case eventually went to trial. On day of trial, Attorney Barabino negotiated an offer for nearly half of the committed time previously offered, with a stay.
RESULT: LESS COMMITTED TIME ON PLEA.

Abuse Prevention Order, VACATED

May 14th 2012
Abuse Prevention Order Chapter 209A
Client was a hard working and all around easy-going single dad trying his best to be a father to his young daughter, with whom his ex had custody. His ex went to police one day stating she was in fear of serious imminent harm since client (she alleged) threatened him. At the 10-day hearing, client's ex-girlfriend reasserted all the claims she had made before and stated others such as their daughter came home with a bruised cheek and a chipped tooth. Attorney Barabino had both his client testify and his client's mother---both of whom provided documentation to the court, which included text messages and police reports. The judge credited both of Attorney Barabino’s witnesses and as a result vacated the restraining order in its entirety.
RESULT: Ten-day Hearing Outcome Results in Favor of Client, RESTRAINING ORDER VACATED.