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Sex Assault Investigation CLOSED

August 13th 2019
Sex Assault Investigation
A young father and laborer was being investigated for sex assault. According to police, this young father was partying with friends when he was accused of sexually assaulting a fellow partygoer. The accuser went to the hospital and informed the police. Client reached out to Attorney Barabino since the police wanted to talk to him. Attorney Barabino quickly informed police that he was represented and gave some helpful information to police. In addition, Attorney Barabino secured photograph evidence that would show that no struggle occurred, and finally began the educating client on the pre-investigation process. In the end, no charges have been filed and the case is considered closed.
RESULT: Sex Assault Investigation CLOSED

Aggravated Rape, Indecent Assault and Battery, DEFENDANT ELIGIBLE FOR RELEASE AT MINIMUM MANDATORY DATE

June 15th 2017
Aggravated Rape of Child, By Force
Aggravated Rape of Child, By Force
Aggravated Rape of Child, By Force
Aggravated Rape of Child, By Force
Indecent Assault & Battery Under 14
Indecent Assault & Battery Under 14
Indecent Assault & Battery Under 14
Indecent Assault & Battery Under 14
Hardworking father and veteran did the unthinkable--he sexually abused his daughter. Recognizing his crime, client honorably presented himself to the local police department to ask that he be held accountable. He was not under investigation, suspicion or in warrant status when he did so. The result was several indictment(s) which carry, in some instances, life sentences. This District Attorney assigned the case had recently requested life sentences for like situations (after trial). Attorney Barabino worked with all involved and, in the end, negotiated a sentence which was 10-12 years in prison and some probation afterward. This will allow defendant to be possibly released in the minimum time allowed by law for an aggravated rape offense, which is ten years. This was devastating for all involved—fortunately the victim is doing very well (but the effects of abuse can take years to show up). No more than mandatory minimum sentence of 10-12 years in state prison, with brief probation term after release.
RESULT: DEFENDANT ELIGIBLE FOR RELEASE AT MINIMUM MANDATORY DATE.

SORB, LEVEL III OFFENDER LOWERED TO LEVEL II

February 14th 2017
Client was a building manager who was trying to rebuild his life after pleading guilty to the charge of rape of a child. His charge was for statutory rape, meaning a consensual, but illegal (due to age) relationship existed between client and complainant. For a variety of reasons, the SORB determined a LEVEL III was proper for his offense. Attorney Barabino successfully appealed the decision and the result, after a hearing, was a reduction to a LEVEL II.
RESULT: SEX OFFENDER LEVEL LOWERED FROM LEVEL III TO LEVEL II.

Rape Investigation, NO CHARGES FILED

October 5th 2016
Rape of Child, Force
Client was living out of state when he found out that he was being investigated for rape allegations. The allegations were from nearly two decades ago. The victim was related to him, and there were various family dynamics that caused the case to re-surface. In the end, no-charges filed.
RESULT: NO CHARGES FILED.