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Leaving the Scene of Property Damage, COMPLAINT DOES NOT ISSUE WITH CONDITIONAL AGREEMENT

August 11, 2017
Leave Scene of Property Damage
Client was a young man about to embark on his first year at college. However, in the interim break, before school started, he was in a car accident. After the accident, client fled the scene, and damaged two separate vehicles in his flight. Fortunately, his parents reached out to Attorney Barabino early, and he was able to coordinate a clerk magistrate hearing within the four-day period required by law. A hearing was held, with communication and documentation given to the parties involved beforehand.
Result: Complaint DOES NOT ISSUE, with agreement to provide insurance documentation within sixty (60) days to authorities.

Leaving the Scene of Property Damage, NO PROBABLE CAUSE. CASE DOES NOT ISSUE

April 10, 2017
Leave Scene of Property Damage
Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Client was working two full-time jobs when he got into two separate car accidents. He did not remain on the scene, leaving for various reasons when he should not have. Fortunately, with adequate preparation time, client and Attorney Barabino were able to gather weather data for the date of the accident from the federal government, as well as work with the insurance companies to allow verification of the payment for damage. From this information, Attorney Barabino built a case with mitigation factors in place. A hearing was held and a decision was made that there was no probable cause to issue, and the case did not proceed.
Result: NO PROBABLE CAUSE. CASE DOES NOT ISSUE.

Leaving the Scene of Property Damage, DISMISSED

December 13, 2012
Leave Scene of Property Damage
Client was a hard-working music teacher and single dad. According to police, he was in a parking lot and accidentally hit another motor vehicle and purposely refused to stop. Client had no criminal history and an excellent driving record. The District Attorney’s main concern was that the other party be made whole and that they had no out-of-pocket expenses. Once that was confirmed, The prosecution simply dismissed the charge with a $200 court cost. Client was very pleased with the end result.
Result: Leaving the Scene of Property Damage, DISMISSED.