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1st Offense OUI, NO CRIMINAL CONVICTION, Civil Infraction, NOT RESPONSIBLE 

May 5th 2017
1st OFFENSE OUI- Liquor or .08%
Marked Lanes Violation
Client was a successful biotech executive. After leaving work late one night, he got into a one-car accident involving fire department property. At a plea hearing, the District Attorney sought that the accused be found guilty of an OUI offense, based on the severity of the crash. Attorney Barabino argued for a different outcome, which would preserve his criminal record and eventually have the case be dismissed. At the conclusion of the hearing, the court sided with Attorney Barabino and client began the process for obtaining his hardship license and moving on from his mistake. Attorney Barabino will continue to monitor any restitution owed for the damaged city property. Court issued client not responsible for civil infraction of Marked Lanes violation.
RESULT: 1st Offense OUI, NO CRIMINAL CONVICTION, Civil Infraction, NOT RESPONSIBLE

Larceny over $250, GENERAL CONTINUANCE WITH PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE AND DISMISSAL

March 28th 2017
Larceny over $250.00
Client was a young mother who stole an item worth close to five hundred dollars. A conviction and even an admission to this felony charge would have been very destabilizing to her life. Attorney Barabino sat down with the attentive and professional district attorney. After consultation, an agreement was made for client to begin counseling, pay a five-hundred-dollar civil fee, and after a period of six-months, the case would in exchange be dismissed in its entirety.
RESULT: Pre-trial Probation/ GENERAL CONTINUANCE WITH PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE AND DISMISSAL.