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Assault and Battery with No Admission

April 11th 2017
Assault and Battery Chapter
Malicious Destruction of Property
Client was charged with malicious destruction of property under $250.00 and assault and battery on his girlfriend. In the early morning hours, police were called and an allegation was made of client punching a wall and, according to the accuser, also throwing a bottle at her, causing a mark (which was photographed). The case went to trial. At the day of trial, Attorney Barabino secured a very favorable deal, providing the defendant with no admission for any wronging or any probation or conditions.
RESULT: GENERALLY CONTINUED WITH NO ADMISSION OF WRONGDOING, & SECOND CHARGE DISMISSED ON $100 PENALTY

Assault and Battery, Reckless Endangerment of a Child, Intimidation of a Witness, DISMISSED

February 21st 2017
Intimidation of a Witness
Assault and Battery with Serious Injury
Reckless Endangerment of a Child
Assault and Battery
Assault and Battery
Assault and Battery
Assault and Battery on a Pregnant Person
Client was a hardworking married professional. According to police, he had abused his wife over a period of several years. Most recently, the police claimed that he stabbed her hand with a knife. She was injured in such a way that her hand required surgery. The Defendant was held without bail, pursuant to the Dangerous Statute (58A). After the 58A hearing was held, Attorney Barabino was retained. Attorney Barabino sought to have the prior judge reconsider a prior decision and that decision was reversed. However, the defendant was indicted on all counts. After litigating the case for nearly a year, a motion to dismiss the charges was filed. In or about the same date, a non-binding marital privilege entered. Eventually, a decision was made by the District Attorney to Nolle Prosse -which means to dismiss the charges and close the case with no admission or wrongdoing of any criminal act.
RESULT: Motion to Dismiss filed, CASE DISMISSED, Martial Privilege.

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