CHARGES:
(1) TRESPASSING
(2) RESISTING ARREST
(3) DISORDERLY CONDUCT

In a unique case handled by Attorney Ken Barrett, a client faced multiple criminal charges after an incident involving the Charles River in Cambridge. On a cold February day, the client was walking on the frozen surface of the river when officers from the Cambridge Police Department instructed him to leave the ice due to safety concerns. Despite the warnings, the client continued walking, prompting police intervention.

When approached by officers and informed he was under arrest for trespassing, the client—believing the situation to be a misunderstanding—resisted arrest. He was subsequently taken to the ground and placed in handcuffs, ultimately being charged with trespassing, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct.

At the arraignment, Attorney Ken Barrett immediately began advocating for a resolution that would avoid long-term consequences for the client. He successfully negotiated a six-month pre-trial probation agreement with no admission of guilt and no conditions or requirements. Under this agreement, the charges will be dismissed in six months without the need for any further court appearances.

This resolution allows the client to avoid the burden of a criminal conviction and paves the way for a future expungement, preserving his clean record.

CASE RESULT: SIX-MONTH PRE-TRIAL PROBATION WITH NO CONDITIONS; ALL CHARGES TO BE DISMISSED on March 24th, 2025

Practice area(s): Criminal Defense

Court: Cambridge District Court

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