» Juvenile Crime

90 Day Probation

December 10, 2015
Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle
Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Use Motor Vehicle Without Authority
Fail to Stop for Police
A super-pleasant young man with great potential made a momentary bad judgment. According to police, in the early morning hours they noticed a vehicle commit a civil infraction. They sought to pull the vehicle over but the driver refused. They followed the vehicle briefly. The vehicle was being driven negligently and after a brief pursuit came to a stop. Prior to arraignment, every effort was made to develop and demonstrate to the District Attorney the impressive background of the young man. In the end, an agreement was struck where he would not admit wrongdoing and the case would be dismissed in 90 days. This pre-trial probation term allows him to retain the presumption of innocence and a full dismissal of the charges.
Result: Case to be DISMISSED after 90 Days with NO ADMISSION OF WRONGDOING.

Two Counts of Malicious Destruction of Property, DISMISSED

May 8, 2013
Malicious Destruction of Property Chapter
Client, a junior in high school, faced two potential complaints of Malicious Destruction of Property Over $250.00. The police alleged that the client became angry and upset about being blamed for something he was not involved in. When the client became angry, it was alleged that he went to a young woman’s home and threw large rocks at the home, damaging the foundation. Moreover, it was alleged that he damaged the motor vehicle at that same home, with a cost of over $250.00. Both charges are felonies. Today, at the clerk's hearing, Attorney Barabino persuaded the assistant clerk magistrate, with the assent of cooperative, professional, and understanding law enforcement, to hold the complaint open for ninety days. As long as the client performed restitution, the case would be dismissed without ever appearing on the client's criminal record.
Result: Application for Complaint, DISMISSED.