2006 Recent Cases

December 11, 2006
Boston Municipal Court
Charlestown Division
Docket No. 0604-CR-0627
Client was charged with failing to stop for a police officer who had attempted to pull over his motor vehicle.  At Client's arraignment today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the prosecutor and the judge that Client was not at fault.  Result: Case Dismissed.

October 26, 2006
Marlborough District Court
Docket No. 0621-CR-0789
Client was charged with cruelty to animals for allegedly mistreating the family dog through neglect.  After many court appearances, Attorney Yannetti convinces the prosecutor and the judge to place Client on pre-trial probation today – meaning that Client does not admit to any crime and the case ultimately is dismissed with no repercussions for Client's record. Result: Case Dismissed

October 19, 2006
Cambridge District Court
Docket No. 0652-CR-1681
Client, a scientist, was charged with leaving the scene after causing property damage as a result of a motor vehicle collision near his home.  Today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the prosecutor and the judge to place Client on pre-trial probation – meaning that Client does not admit to any crime and the case ultimately is dismissed with no repercussions for Client's record. Result: Case Dismissed.

September 11, 2006
Framingham District Court
Docket No. 0549-CR-3873
Client, a consultant, was charged with operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor, third (3rd ) offense.  Client was facing the prospect of serving time in the house of correction if convicted. Attorney Yannetti retains an expert accident reconstructionist to testify that the accident was not Client's fault. Attorney Yannetti also retains an expert forensic ophthalmologist to testify that Client suffers from Grave's Disease, and therefore would have difficulty performing field sobriety tests. Result: Not Guilty Verdict after trial.

August 11, 2006
Boston Juvenile Court
Clerk Magistrate's Hearing
Client, a junior high-school student, was facing a charge of malicious destruction of property as a result of allegedly putting metal objects in the microwave oven at school and causing a fire.  Today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the assistant clerk magistrate not to issue the complaint against Client. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

June 27, 2006
Cambridge Juvenile Court
Docket No. YO-F0014-16
Client, a college student, was indicted for three counts of Rape of a Child. Client was 16 years old at the time of the alleged offense, while the alleged victim was 15 years old. They were classmates in high school. Client was indicted as a “Youthful Offender,” so he faced the prospect of having to serve years in state prison if convicted, then having to register as a “sex offender” for the rest of his life after eventually being released from prison. Result: Not Guilty Verdict after trial.