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Deface Property, DISMISSED, NO ADMISSION TO WRONGDOING IN THREE MONTHS

July 7th 2016
Deface Property
Client was a hard-working rug maker who had recently suffered immense hardships. Those hardships culminated in him developing a severe alcohol problem. After he drank one time, he took out his aggression on a neighbors’ vehicle, breaking the glass. His legal concerns included penalties, immigration consequences, and a criminal record. After a few court dates, an investigation, and consultation with the very responsive district attorney office, an agreement was made to allow the case to be dismissed, as long as any out of pocket cost were paid.
RESULT: Deface Property, DISMISSED, In three months, NO ADMISSION TO WRONGDOING.

Assault and Battery, DISMISSED, NO ADMISSION OF WRONGDOING, NO COSTS, NO FEES, NO OBLIGATIONS, NO COMMITMENTS

May 27th 2014
Assault and Battery
A hard working delivery driver was accused of assaulting his girlfriend. According to police, he pushed her onto the couch, as he wanted her out of his home. When police arrived, he denied these allegations and he was arrested. Attorney Barabino was retained and represented the matter. At the day of trial, the District Attorney was able to speak to the complainant and simply agreed to stop the prosecution with a general continuance.
RESULT: DISMISSED as a General Continuance in 6 Months. NO ADMISSION OF WRONGDOING, NO COSTS, FEES, OBLIGATIONS, OR COMMITMENTS.

Assault and Battery, CROSS COMPLAINT FILED, CASE DISMISSED IN ONE YEAR, NO ADMISSION OF ANY EVIDENCE OR WRONGDOING, NO FEES, NO FINES

December 3rd 2013
Assault and Battery
Client was a young, educated artist from India who came to the United States with her new husband. Shortly after the marriage, the husband made frequent and repeated monetary demands of the defendant and her family. He alleged that the demands were simply an extension of the dowry, or gift giving, in their country's custom. However, when she refused to provide more gifts, he filed for divorce and slammed her with a restraining order. He also claimed that she assaulted and battered him. Then he made attempts to obtain an abused spouse/domestic violence visa from law enforcement, which would have accelerated his own green card application. Then he obtained a restraining order after providing the court with a summary of private conversations that the defendant had with her family and were (accidentally) recorded by her while he was at work. Attorney Barabino was retained after the defendant discharged her prior attorney. When Attorney Barabino took over the case, he restarted the case from its beginning. He hired a forensic computer expert to examine the contents of the unconsented recordings. At the same time, he filed a Criminal Cross Complaint against the alleged victim. Time was of the essence since defendant was on a time sensitive schedule, which could have resulted in her being deported prior to her case being brought to trial. Negotiations resulted in an agreement for a postponed dismissal of the charge. No immigration consequences as well for defendant.
RESULT: Cross Complaint FILED, CASE DISMISSED in One Year, NO ADMISSION OF ANY EVIDENCE OR WRONGDOING, NO FEES, NO FINES.