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Shoplifting, NO COMPLAINT TO ISSUE

October 28th 2016
Shoplifting by Asportation
Client was a young man who stole and was caught doing so. He admitted to doing what he did, but felt embarrassed and apologetic. Fortunately, he was given a clerk magistrate hearing. He hired Attorney Barabino, who took him to the hearing and acknowledged his wrongdoing and asked for consideration. The police and court determined that based on various factors that they would not issue the charges. No complaint to issue. Never appears on a record.
RESULT: NO COMPLAINT TO ISSUE

Shoplifting, NO COMPLAINT TO ISSUE

October 3rd 2016
Shoplifting by Asportation
Client took items that did not belong to her. To summarize, the acts that she committed were sufficient for a charge and conviction of shoplifting. However, the clerk magistrate hearing process in Massachusetts allows for representation by an attorney at the hearing. In this case, Attorney Barabino was selected. He went to the scene of the incident, conducted a detailed review with client on her background, and had a discussion with the storeowner. After the hearing—no issue processed. Client free to leave with no evidence of any charge ever being filed. No Charges Issue.
RESULT: NO COMPLAINT TO ISSUE

Shoplifting, PAYMENT OF RESTITUTION IN FULL, NO COMPLAINT ISSUED AGAINST CLIENT, CLEAN RECORD

July 27th 2015
Shoplifting By Asportation By Recording False Value
Shoplifting By Asportation over 100
Client was a young adult and senior with unlimited potential. According to police, he made a massive reduction in the cost of items via a friend who was working as a cashier. The police, professional and respectful, allowed this matter to heard at a clerk magistrate's hearing. Attorney Barabino prepared details and background of client and reached out to people involved. At the hearing, all parties were heard and the opportunity to pay back the money was sufficient to have no complaint issue. Record of names remains fully intact. Clean records remains.
RESULT: PAYMENT OF RESTITUTION IN FULL, NO COMPLAINT ISSUED AGAINST CLIENT, CLEAN RECORD Remains Fully Intact.

Larceny Charges, Shoplifting, NO FELONY CONVICTION, CONDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROBATION ALLOWED

September 25th 2014
Larceny over $250.00
Larceny over $250.00
Larceny over $250.00
Shoplifting
Larceny under $250.00
Larceny under $250.00
Client was pursuing his Masters in Business Administration (MBA) out of state. Prior to him enrolling in his program, he had been employed at Nordstrom’s department store. While employed at the store, he became involved with several others in taking items from the store that didn’t belong to them. The arrangement was complex, so the investigation was consequentially extensive and detailed. The charges were, in part, felonies, which was simply unacceptable for someone who intended to have a future as a professional. The District Attorney sought guilty convictions. Attorney Barabino brought the matter before a judge and the judge agreed with Attorney Barabino. Client convictions would be dismissed if defendant were to pay back the $4800.00 within eighteen months. Also, the court allowed defendant's probation to be administrative so he would not have to physically appear in the courthouse and could leave to attend his out of state MBA program.
RESULT: NO FELONY CONVICTION, Upon Completion of Probation, ADMINISTRATIVE PROBATION ALLOWED.