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OUI PLEA

April 22nd 2019
OUI- Liquor or .08%
Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle
Speeding
Client was a very pleasant professional within the hospitality business. According to police, client was speeding when they decided to pull her over. When they did pull her over, they smelled alcohol and began a series of sobriety test. According to police she failed the test and they noted a series of other alcohol related indicators of intoxication. She was arrested and charged with speeding, OUI and negligent operation of a motor vehicle. After a consultation and a decision with Attorney Barabino, client decided the fastest way to get the license back and move on with her life was a plea. Based on that desire, Attorney Barabino began consulting with the District Attorney and was able to negotiate the result below. Also, the case was brought forward in court at a date earlier than scheduled so the client could begin the process of moving forward as soon as possible.
RESULT: Shortest Probation period by law shortestProbation period by law received on OUI, NOT RESPONSIBLE on the speeding ticket, Negligent Operation, DISMISSED.

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

Multiple Drug Possession Charges, MOTION TO SUPPRESS FILED AND ALLOWED, ALL CHARGES DISMISSED UPON PENALTY

September 24th 2013
Drug, Possession Class B (Cocaine) Chapter 94C Section 34
Drug, Possession to Distribute Class C Chapter 94C Section 32A (a)
Drug, Possession to Distribute Class C Chapter 94C Section 32A (a)
Drug, Possession to Distribute Class B Chapter 94C Section 32A (a)
Drug Possession Class C Chapter 94C Section 34
Drug Possession Class C Chapter 94C Section 34
Client was driving on an expired hardship license or "Cinderella" license. That license is valid for only a twelve-hour period, once per day. On this day, police pulled over client who was driving in violation of that license restriction. A traffic stop occurred and eventually various drugs were located by police. Client was charged, along with his vehicle's passengers, for the above offenses. After several months, a Motion to Suppress Evidence was prepared and a memorandum of law outlining why the police did not properly follow the rules drafted. The court agreed with Attorney Barabino's request for a dismissal. On the date of the hearing the Commonwealth agreed that the stop was not in accordance with the rules of stopping a vehicle and the motion was allowed.
RESULT: Motion to SUPPRESS, FILED AND ALLOWED via agreement, All charges DISMISSED, $100.00 fine for unlicensed operation charge.