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Shoplifting, NO COMPLAINT TO ISSUE

October 28, 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, they would not issue the charges. No complaint to issue. It never appears on a record.
Result: NO COMPLAINT TO ISSUE

Shoplifting, NO COMPLAINT TO ISSUE

October 3, 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 of the client's background, and had a discussion with the storeowner. After the hearing, no complaint issued. Client was free to leave with no evidence of any charge ever being filed. No charges issued.
Result: NO COMPLAINT TO ISSUE

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

July 27, 2015
Shoplifting By Asportation By Recording False Value
Shoplifting By Asportation over 100
Client was a young adult and high-school 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 be 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. Clean record remains fully intact.
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 25, 2014
Larceny over $250.00
Shoplifting
Larceny under $250.00
Client was pursuing his Master's 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 consequently 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. The client's convictions would be dismissed if the defendant were to pay back the $4,800.00 within eighteen months. Also, the court allowed the 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.