» Woburn District Court

August 11^th 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, parents reached out to Attorney Barabino early, and he was able to coordinate a clerk magistrate hearing within the four-day period by law. Hearing was held, with communication and documentation given to the parties involved beforehand. Result was no complaint issues.
RESULT: Complaint DOES NOT ISSUE, with agreement to provide insurance documentation within sixty (60) days to authorities.

February 27^th 2017
Electronic Message, Operator Send/Receive
Leave Scene of Personal Injury
Leave Scene of Property Damage
Client was alleged to have operated a motor vehicle, made contact with another vehicle, and left the scene of the incident in question. The impact of the accident caused the other driver, who was pregnant, to collide with a property structure so hard that she had to be extracted from the wreckage with the assistance of the police and fire department. After a year-long examination of all potential defenses, Attorney Barabino negotiated a plea without jail time and no conditions of probation.
RESULT: Leaving the Scene of Personal Injury, NO JAIL AND NO CONDITIONS WITH PROBATION, Texting while Driving, NOT RESPONSIBLE, NO RESTITUTION.

October 2^nd 2014
Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle
Marked Lanes Violation
Client was a hardworking web-programmer. She was driving her motorcycle on the state highway in a reckless manner at speeds exceeding 100 mph. When pulled over by police, she immediately complied with officer order to stop, and was apologetic. Despite her apologies, the professional and respectful trooper issued her a criminal summons, and appropriately so. Based on a number of factors, including client’s background and history, Attorney Barabino’s request to have the criminal charge be stayed and not go forward if civil portion of the claim were paid was allowed.
RESULT: Application for Criminal Complaint, NOT ISSUED.

May 8^th 2013
Malicious Destruction of Property Chapter
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 client became angry and upset about being blamed for something he was not involved in. When 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 client performed restitution, the case would be dismissed without ever appearing on client's criminal record.
RESULT: Application for Complaint, DISMISSED.

April 2^nd 2013
Leave Scene of Property Damage Chapter 90, Section 24 (2)(a)
Client was a father and hardworking employee of the US Postal Service. According to police, he drove his vehicle in an erratic manner causing an accident. After the accident, they alleged that Defendant drove away without giving his information to the other driver as required by law. After consultation and review Attorney Barabino and client sought a trial date with the expectation that a not guilty verdict would be the result. However, when the accuser failed to show up for trial, Attorney Barabino simply requested that the matter be dismissed, to which the judge agreed. Case Dismissed.
RESULT: Leaving the Scene of Property Damage, DISMISSED.