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State of Florida v. Patricia Barberena
Date: 06-06-2026
Case Number: F-26-010876
Judge: Not Available
Court: Circuit Court, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Plaintiff's Attorney: Miami-Dade County, Florida, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Miami, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with child neglect with physical in jury.
Reported by Kent Morlan
Patricia Barberena, 62, a school bus driver failed to assure that all the kids on her bus had been delivered to their schools and, as a result, one of them did not get off of the bus because he was asleep.
The driver drove the bus to her home and parked along the county swale.
The boy’s school called the driver to inform her that the boy never arrived and she then went outside to look for him.
A passerby found him a short time later walking along Southwest 298th Terrace and 157th Avenue and called Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office.,
Reported by Kent Morlan
Patricia Barberena, 62, a school bus driver failed to assure that all the kids on her bus had been delivered to their schools and, as a result, one of them did not get off of the bus because he was asleep.
The driver drove the bus to her home and parked along the county swale.
The boy’s school called the driver to inform her that the boy never arrived and she then went outside to look for him.
A passerby found him a short time later walking along Southwest 298th Terrace and 157th Avenue and called Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office.,
Outcome:
A criminal charge is not proof of guilt.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Florida v. Patricia Barberena?
The outcome was: A criminal charge is not proof of guilt.
Which court heard State of Florida v. Patricia Barberena?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Miami-Dade County, Florida, FL. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in State of Florida v. Patricia Barberena?
Plaintiff's attorney: Miami-Dade County, Florida, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Florida v. Patricia Barberena decided?
This case was decided on June 6, 2026.