» Boston Municipal Court

Sex Charges, NOT GUILTY

January 9th 2018
Indecent Assault & Battery Under 14
Indecent Assault & Battery Under 14
Client was long-time senior manager for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Highly publicized accusations cost him nearly everything, with even the Governor of Massachusetts making his position on case known to the media. After nearly two years of litigious hearings and preparation, client's case went to trial. Client was found not guilty on both counts.
RESULT: Both Counts, NOT GUILTY.

OUI-liquor, COURT ALLOWS DEFENDANT REQUEST FOR LESS PROBATION

October 10th 2014
OUI - Liquor or .08%
Client was a hard working government employee with no criminal record. According to police, he rear-ended another vehicle and was given sobriety test, which they say he failed. Client took a Breathalyzer test and registered over twice the legal limit. Attorney Barabino consulted with his client very early, who simply sought to be walked through the process as efficiently and inexpensively as possible. The District Attorney sought an 18-month probation period but after a hearing, the court allowed the defendant's request for a one year period instead.
RESULT: COURT ALLOWS DEFENDANT REQUEST FOR LESS PROBATION

Firearms Related Charges, Habitual Offender Statute Violation, MOTION TO SUPPRESS FILED, CASE DISMISSED

December 11th 2012
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm Chapter 269 Section 10(a)
Unlawful Possession of Ammunition Chapter 269 Section 10 (h)
Carrying a Loaded Firearm Chapter 269 Section 10(n)
Habitual Offender Statute Chapter 279 Section 25
Client was a hard working father and husband who had been standing on a sidewalk in Roxbury with several other men. Police arrived and searched all the people, including client. After they searched client they discovered he possessed a loaded 9mm firearm in his waistband. Client was arrested and charged with the above charges and appointed a public defender. The public defender did a great job of obtaining a dismissal of the Habitual Offender Law, which had exposed client to potential significant prison time. However, after nearly a year of litigating the case, client sought Attorney Barabino to represent him on the above firearms-related charges. Attorney Barabino conducted a thorough examination of the crime scene, called witnesses to testify, and asserted case law regarding search and seizure in an extensive memorandum of law. On the day he filed a Motion to Suppress was filed, Commonwealth filed a separate motion with the court to withdraw the case from prosecution. Case Closed.
RESULT: Motion to Suppress, FILED. CASE DISMISSED.