Recent Cases

January 23, 2012
Attleboro District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 45 year-old attorney, faced a potential complaint for Operating a Motor Vehicle so as to Endanger the Lives and Safety of the Public.  The police alleged that when an ambulance was speeding through a traffic jam, Client drove her car in a fast and unsafe manner, following directly and closely behind the ambulance in order to cut through traffic herself.  Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to preserve her otherwise clean criminal record.  Today at the clerk 's hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police prosecutor and the assistant clerk magistrate that Client should not face a criminal complaint and instead should be allowed to pay the fine for "following too closely," a civil infraction.  As a result, no criminal complaint issues.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

January 18, 2012
Wrentham District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 39 year-old professional, received a summons to appear in court for a hearing on whether she should be charged with two counts of Larceny over $250, a felony and/or one count of Larceny under $250, a misdemeanor.  The police alleged that while shopping one day, Client had stolen several items of clothing from an upscale clothing store.  Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to preserve her otherwise clean criminal record.  Today at the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police prosecutor and the assistant clerk magistrate that no criminal complaint should issue against Client.  Client needs only to make restitution for the items she allegedlyl took and the application for complaint will be dismissed in three months without ever appearing on Client's record.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

January 12, 2012
Suffolk Superior Court
Docket No. 2011
Client, a 28 year-old real-estate professional, was arrested and charged with Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine, a Class B Controlled Substance.  I.C.E. and the Boston Police conducted a joint investigation and alleged that Client had received a FedEx package containing approximately 300 grams of "meth" at his home address.  During the discovery phase of the case, the prosecutor produced a video that allegedly depicted Client at a FedEx facility in California, shipping the package to himself.  Client faced a potential 20-year sentence in state prison.  Over the course of several months, Attorney Greg L. Johnson investigated this case and negotiated with the prosecutor.  Today, Attorney Johnson finally persuades the prosecutor to agree to a sentence of four years of probation.  Result: Client Avoids Serving Any Time in State Prison and Receives Straight Probation.

January 11, 2012
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 0901-CR-3288
Client, a 42 year-old professional consultant, originally hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm in the aftermath of his arrest for this Domestic Assault and Battery case.  On September 4, 2009, Attorney Yannetti succeeded in obtaining pre-trial probation for Client.  The case was therefore dismissed against him on September 1, 2010.  Several months after the dismissal, Client rehired Attorney Yannetti to petition the court to seal this case.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge to seal the case over the objection of the prosecutor.  By statute, Client can now legitimately claim on any job application that he has never been charged with any crime.  Result: Case Permanently Sealed.

January 10, 2012
Stoughton District Court
Docket No. 0755-CR-1933
Client, an international businessman, returned to the United States after having spent several years abroad.  When he returned, he learned that there was a warrant for his arrest as a result of a 2007 Animal Cruelty charge -- a case he didn't even know existed.  Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him.  At his arraignment, Attorney Greg L. Johnson persuaded the prosecutor not to ask for any cash bail.  Attorney Johnson then fully investigated the case.  The authorities alleged that Client had abandoned several cats when he left the country -- leaving them locked in a closet without food or water and causing them to die.  On Client's behalf, Attorney Johnson drafted, filed and argued a Motion to Dismiss, alleging that there was insufficient probable cause to issue the complaint.  Today, the judge allowed the motion to dismiss.  Result: Case Dismissed.

January 6, 2012
Boston Municipal Court
Roxbury Division
Docket No. 1102-CR-3932
Client, a 19 year-old college freshman, was arrested for Domestic Assault and Battery after she allegedly punched and kicked her boyfriend when she discovered that he had cheated on her.  When speaking to the police, Client admitted to having punched her boyfriend in the face and having kicked him in the groin.  Client's parents, who lived across the country thousands of miles away, hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent her.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor and the judge to completely dismiss the case against her upon the performance of thirty hours of community service.  Client admits to no wrongdoing, is still presumed to be innocent and ultimately will be eligible to have this case sealed on her record.  Result: Case Dismissed.

December 22, 2011
Milford District Court
Docket Nos. 0366-CR-0684 and 0366-CR-1003
Client, a 28 year-old Connecticut resident, contacted the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm after learning that there were two seven-year-old warrants outstanding for his arrest in Massachusetts.  Yannetti associate, Attorney Greg L. Johnson, investigated and discovered that the warrants were for probation violations for two Felony Larceny cases.  Client allegedly failed to report to probation, as ordered, for several years.  Client also owed more than $4,000.00 in restitution and court fees.  Attorney Johnson then contacts and negotiates with the Milford District Court Probation Department.  Today, at Client's default-removal and surrender hearing date, Attorney Johnson persuades Client's probation officer and the presiding judge to terminate Client's probation and discharge Client from any further obligations.  Client faced no consequences for having been on the run and living out of state for seven years -- he only had to pay back the money he owed.  Result: Warrant Recalled, Probation Terminated.

December 21, 2011
Concord District Court
Docket Nos. 1047-CR-1333 and 1334
Clients, two 18 year-old college freshmen, were arrested in 2010 for Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime with Intent to Commit a Felony.  Clients' families both hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm immediately.  On September 2, 2010, Attorney Yannetti successfully persuaded the prosecutor and the judge to dismiss the felony charge prior to arraignment.  Instead, each Client was arraigned only on a simple Trespassing charge -- a misdemeanor.  Both cases were then dismissed after Clients agreed to perform some community service.  In 2011, Clients' parents then re-hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Firm to petition the court to permanently seal all records so that these charges will no longer appear on the CORI of either Client.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge to seal the cases for both Clients.  As a result, by statute, both Clients can now truthfully state for all purposes that they have never been arrested or charged with any crime.  Result: Two Cases Permanently Sealed.

December 19, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 1101-CR-2879
On October 7, 2011, Attorney Yannetti successfully resolved several matters for Client, a 27 year-old man, in the Roxbury Division of the Boston Municipal Court.  This complaint, for Violation of a Restraining Order -- with the same alleged victim -- was his only remaining case.  His ex-girlfriend alleged that Client showed up at her doorsteps within hours of learning that she had obtained a restraining order against him.  Today, on the trial date, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge to dismiss the case, over the objection of the prosecutor.  Result: Case Dismissed.

December 13, 2011
Woburn District Court
Docket No. 1053-CR-1000
Client, a 23 year-old laborer, was charged with Cultivation of Marijuana, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, Possession of a Class B Controlled Substance (Suboxone), Possession with Intent to Distribute within a School Zone, Conspiracy to Violate the Controlled Substance Act and two counts of Improper Storage of a Firearm.  After obtaining a search warrant for Client's home, the police allegedly found several marijuana plants, a marijuana grow tank, over 170 grams of marjuana, a digital scale, crib sheets and semi-automatic rifles which were not properly locked away.  If convicted on the School Zone charge alone, Client faced a minimum mandatory sentence of two years in the house of correction.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to investigate the case and to represent him.  Over the course of a year and a half, Attorney Yannetti first persuaded the prosecutor to dismiss the school-zone and conspiracy charges -- greatly reducing the stakes for Client.  Attorney Yannetti then scheduled the remaining charges for trial.  Today, on the trial date, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge and the prosecutor to dismiss the Cultivation of Marijuana charge -- the most serious charge remaining -- and also the Possession of a Class B drug charge.  Client admits to only three charges before the court and receives a total of one year of probation.  Result: School Zone, Conspiracy, Cultivation of Marijuana and Possession of Suboxone Charges All Dismissed, Client Admits to Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute and Two Improper Firearm Storage Charges and Avoids Serving Any Time in Jail or Prison.

December 8, 2011
Wrentham District Court
Docket No. 1157-CR-0322
Client, a 44 year-old business owner, was arrested for Domestic Assault and Battery.  Client's wife had placed a call to 911 one night.  While hysterical and crying, she told the dispatcher that a verbal argument with her husband had turned physical that night.  She said she was afraid of her husband and he was refusing to leave the home.  When the police arrived, Client's wife further told them that Client had gone to her room, kicked the door open and pushed her to the ground.  The police observed damage to the door and door frame.  Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him.  Over the course of eight months, Attorney Yannetti investigated this matter and prepared it for trial.  Today, on the trial date, Attorney Yannetti goes forward with a hearing on his motion in limine, seeking to prevent the admission into evidence of the 911 recording.  The judge allows Attorney Yannetti's motion, the 911 tape is excluded and the prosecutor agrees to dismiss the case.  Result: Case Dismissed.

December 2, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 1101-CR-4467
Client, an aspiring pharmacist scheduled to earn his master's degree in 2013, was arrested for Assault and Battery as a result of an altercation outside a popular Faneuil Hall bar.  The police allegedly witnessed Client -- visibly intoxicated -- argue with and then punch a bouncer.  When the police intervened, Client allegedly struggled with several officers and was arrested.  Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him.  Attorney Greg L. Johnson appeared with Client at his arraignment and persuaded the prosecutor not to request any bail.  Attorney Johnson then investigated this matter over the course of six months and negotiated with the prosecutor.  Despite the fact that the assistant district attorney had a very strong case against Client, Attorney Johnson today persuades the prosecutor to recommend pre-trial probation.  Client makes no admission of guilt, retains the presumption of innocence and the case will be dismissed in eighteen months as long as Client performs forty hours of community service and writes a letter of apology to the named victim.  Result: Case Dismissed.

November 30, 2011
Woburn District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 22 year-old university student, was summonsed to court for a clerk's hearing for a potential complaint of Leaving the Scene after Causing Property Damage.  The police alleged that Client had struck another vehicle then fled the area without exchanging information with the other driver.  As a result of the collision, Client's license plate was actually imbedded in the other driver's vehicle.  Client also admitted to the police that she had caused the collision.  Client was an immigrant very concerned about keeping her record clean, so she hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent her.  Today at the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police prosecutor and the assistant clerk magistrate that no criminal complaint should issue against Client.  Client avoids an arraignment before a judge and the application for complaint will be dismissed in three months without ever appearing on Client's criminal record.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

November 29, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket Nos. 1101-CR-6324 and 1101-CR-6343
Attorney Tanis Yannetti represented two Clients at their arraignments today, one a 21 year-old foreign male student at a local university, the other a 21 year-old female university student.  The police alleged that both Clients had worked together to steal over $1,200.00 worth of clothing from an upscale clothing store.  Both Clients were allegedly caught when they were leaving the store with the stolen clothing.  As a result, both Clients faced complaints for Larceny over $250.00, a felony.  If the male student were convicted, he would face immigration problems.  If the female student were convicted, she would face a very difficult job market with a theft crime on her record.  Today, however, Attorney Tanis Yannetti persuades the judge to dismiss both cases prior to arraignment -- over the objection of the prosecutor.  As a result, neither of these charges will show up on either Client's records and their background checks will remain clean.  Each Client only needs to complete 50 hours of community service in order to obtain the dismissal.  Result: Both Cases Dismissed Before Arraignment.

November 29, 2011
Cambridge District Court
Docket No. 1152-CR-1850
Client, a 24 year-old immigrant, was charged with Domestic Assault and Battery and Assault by means of a Dangerous Weapon, a felony.  The police alleged that Client had attacked her husband at home by grabbing his arm, twisting his wrist, then threatening to kill him while waving two kitchen knives at him.  The police observed bruising to Client's husband arm.  If convicted, Client faced certain deportation.  Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent her.  Attorney Yannetti filed discovery motions, which were allowed by the judge, then scheduled the case for "compliance and election."  Today, Attorney Greg Johnson represented Client in court and convinced the prosecutor and the judge to place Client on pre-trial probation.  As long as Client receives counseling for anger management, this case will be dismissed in one year.  Client retains the presumption of innocence, admits nothing and therefore will avoid deportation.  Result: Case Dismissed.

November 29, 2011
Cambridge District Court
Docket No. 1152-CR-2155
Client, a 33 year-old research scientist, was an immigrant in the U.S. on a work visa when he was arrested for Domestic Assault and Battery.  The police alleged that during an argument with his wife at a bar, Client suddenly grabbed her by the throat and slapped her across the face.  There were eyewitnesses to the alleged assault. Worse, Client's wife told the police that he had abused her numerous times during their two-year marriage.  Realizing that a conviction would lead to his deportation, Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him.  Attorney Yannetti began the negotiations with the prosecutor, then Attorney Greg Johnson appeared with Client on his "compliance and election" date today.  Given the strength of the prosecutor's case against Client, Attorney Johnson had his work cut out for him.  Nonetheless, he today persuades the prosecutor and the judge to place Client on pre-trial probation.  As long as Client enters and completes a batterer's program, this case will be dismissed in one year.  Client retains the presumption of innocence, admits nothing and maintains his eligibility to stay in the U.S.  Result: Case Dismissed.

November 22, 2011
Natick District Court
Docket Nos. 1187-CR-0406 and 1187-CR-0472
Client, a 17 year-old high school student, made a serious mistake one night which resulted in multiple criminal charges against him.  While drinking with some friends, Client allegedly led the police on a high-speed chase through two towns after they had attempted to pull him over for speeding and weaving on the road.  The first officer who spotted Client actually lost sight of him during the chase.  The police in the neighboring town found him after he crashed his car into a utility pole.  Client was transported to the hospital, where his blood alcohol level was found to be .12 -- more than 50% over the legal limit.  Client was charged with Operating Under the Influence of Liquor (OUI), Operating to Endanger and Failing to Stop for a Police Officer in one town.  The second town charged him with additional counts of Operating to Endanger and Failing to Stop for a Police Officer, as well as several civil infractions, including Speeding.  Client's parents hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to minimize the damage to his criminal record.  After several months of discovery and negotiation, Attorney Yannetti today persuades the prosecutor and the judge to dismiss three out of the five criminal charges, and to impose a finding of "Not Responsible" on every civil infraction.  Client only admits to the OUI (for which he receives the minimum disposition) and one count of Operating to Endanger.  Both charges are continued without a finding, so that Client maintains a criminal record with no convictions.  Result: Three Criminal Charges Dismissed, Four Civil Infractions Result in "Not Responsible" Findings, and Client Avoids a Conviction on Remaining Two Charges.

November 21, 2011
Natick District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 46 year-old administrative assistant, was summonsed to court for a clerk magistrate's hearing to determine whether she would be charged with Larceny over $250, a felony.  The police alleged that Client had attempted to leave a department store with several items of clothing without having paid for them.  Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to help her to avoid having a criminal record.  Today at the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police prosecutor and the assistant clerk magistrate that no criminal complaint should issue against Client.  Client avoids an arraignment before a judge and the application for complaint will be dismissed in three months without any impact on Client's record.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

November 17, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Dorchester Division
Docket No. 1107-CR-2308
Client, a 28 year-old immigrant in the U.S. on a student visa, was charged with Aggravated Domestic Assault and Battery, a felony.  The police alleged that Client was in the process of breaking-up with his girlfriend when he dragged her to the roof of a building and threatened to force her to jump off with him.  When they responded to a 911 call, the police observed scratches to the alleged victim's neck and chest area.  Client initially hired another attorney to represent him because that attorney had promised that the case would be dismissed on a pre-trial date.  It was not, so Client retained the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him.  Today, when the case was scheduled for trial, Attorney Yannetti moved to dismiss the complaint.  The judge granted that motion to dismiss.  Result: Case Dismissed.

November 14, 2011
Natick District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, an accomplished biochemist, was suspected of Shoplifting at a major retail store.  Loss-prevention personnel claimed to have watched Client via a surveillance camera while she allegedly concealed several pieces of jewelry in her shopping bag and attempted to leave the store without paying for the items.  Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent her.  Yannetti associate, Attorney Greg L. Johnson, investigated the case.  Today, at the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Johnson convinces the magistrate to deny the police officer's application for complaint.  No criminal complaint issues and Client maintains her otherwise pristine criminal record.  This case will not appear in any background check. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

November 14, 2011
Attleboro District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, an immigrant and recent college graduate, was cited by the police for Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle.  The police alleged that while driving on his learner's permit, Client did not have a licensed driver in the car with him.  Client then ran a stop sign and smashed into another vehicle crossing the intersection.  Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to preserve his clean criminal record.  Today at the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Yannetti suggests that Client would be willing to pay a fine for failing to yield -- a civil infraction -- in exchange for a dismissal of the application for a criminal complaint.  Both the police prosecutor and the assistant clerk magistrate agree.  No criminal complaint issues against Client, Client never appears before a judge and this case will never affect his immigration status in the U.S.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

November 4, 2011
Cambridge District Court
Docket No. 1052-CR-0112
Client, a 26 year-old college student, was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class B Controlled Substance and a School-Zone Violation.  If convicted of having distributed narcotics within a school zone, Client would face a minimum mandatory sentence of 2 years committed in the house of correction.  Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him.  While Attorney Yannetti was investigating this case, Client made things worse for himself by getting re-arrested by the Malden Police for another, new school-zone charge.  In the aftermath of the new arrest, Attorney Yannetti prevented Client's bail from being revoked on the original Cambridge District Court case.  Client then remained free on bail on both cases for well over a year.  On the older (Cambridge) case, Attorney Yannetti filed a motion to suppress all evidence that had been seized from Client, citing the April 2011 case of Commonwealth v. Cruz.  Today, when the motion to suppress was scheduled for a hearing, the prosecutor announces that after reviewing Attorney Yannetti's motion, the D.A.'s Office will agree to it.  As a result, all charges -- including the school-zone violation -- are dismissed today.  Client only needs to face the Malden charges now.  Result: Motion to Suppress Allowed, Case Dismissed.

November 4, 2011
Cambridge District Court
Docket No. 1052-CR-1757
Client, an 18 year-old college student, was charged with Breaking and Entering into a Motor Vehicle with Intent to Commit a Felony and two counts of Malicious Damage to a Motor Vehicle. The police alleged that Client and a friend broke into two cars and stole money from each of them.  Both youths were apprehended and identified shortly after the break-ins.  Client's family retained the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him.  For over a year, Attorney Yannetti negotiated with the prosecution to try to avoid having a conviction enter on Client's record.  After having been rebuffed by more than one assigned prosecutor, Attorney Yannetti filed a motion to suppress to fight the case.  Today, at the scheduled hearing date for the motion to suppress, the prosecution finally relents and agrees to place Client on pre-trial probation for one year.  Client admits to no wrongdoing.  As long as Client performs fifty hours of community service, these felonies will never appear on Client's criminal record.  Result: Case Dismissed.

October 31, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 1101-CR-3542
Client, a 36 year-old manager of a company, was charged with Assault and Battery on a Public Employee, Resisting Arrest and Disturbing the Peace.  The police alleged that after Client had been asked to leave a Bruins game for having been unruly, Client allegedly threatened a Garden security officer.  They further alleged that Client struggled with, swore at and insulted the police officer who tried to arrest him.  Client retained the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him.   Attorney Greg L. Johnson appeared at his scheduled arraignment and persuaded the judge to postpone the arraignment.  Attorney Johnson then contacted the arresting police officer and the supervisor of the District Attorney's Office.  Today, when the case was once again scheduled for arraignment, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecution to agree to dismiss the A&B P.O. charge prior to arraignment.  On the remaining two (less serious) charges, Attorney Yannetti convinces the prosecutor to recommend pre-trial probation.  As long as Client performs 40 hours of community service and writes a letter of apology to the officer, this case will be dismissed in one year with no repercussions for Client's criminal record.  Result: Case Dismissed.

October 28, 2011
East Brookfield District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, an immigrant working on a temporary visa as a financial analyst, was cited by the police for Wrongfully Attaching Registration Plates and Operating an Uninsured and Unregistered Motor Vehicle -- all criminal charges.  Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him.  Today at the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Greg L. Johnson persuades the clerk magistrate that no criminal complaint should issue against Client.  Client never appears before a judge and this case will never affect his immigration status in the U.S.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

October 25, 2011
Waltham District Court
Docket No. 1051-CR-1661
Client, a 21 year-old foreign student at a prestigious university, was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class D Controlled Substance.  The police alleged that they had received a call regarding some hazardous material found inside a refrigerator left on the sidewalk outside Client's apartment.  Fearing that Client had a meth lab inside his apartment, the fire department and hazmat teams were called in.  When the police searched Client's apartment (with Client's written consent), they found glassine bags, a package of empty gel caps, three digital scales, a vacu-pack machine, a roll of plastic bags, a large quantity of marijuana and over $7,000 in U.S. currency.  Client's family hired Attorney Yannetti.  If Client admitted in court or was convicted of the "possession with intent" charge, he would face certain deportation.  He would lose his education and his ability to re-enter the U.S.  Attorney Yannetti therefore investigates this case for over a year, eventually filing a motion to suppress all evidence seized.  Today, when his motion to suppress was scheduled for a hearing, Attorney Yannetti finally persuades the prosecutor, the police and the judge to dismiss the "possession with intent" charge.  Instead, the charge is reduced to simple possession of marijuana, a misdemeanor.  Client is give two years of probation, with an order that he refrain from using any illegal drugs during those two years.  Client's education and visa rights are preserved.  Result: "Possession with Intent to Distribute" Reduced to Simple "Possession" and Client is Given Probation Instead of Having to Serve a Prison Sentence.

October 24 2011
Concord District Court
Docket No. 1147-CR-1000
Client, a 19 year-old college student, faced an arraignment for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License, a misdemeanor.  Client's family retained the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him.  Today, Yannetti associate, Attorney Greg L. Johnson, persuades the judge and prosecutor to dismiss the charge prior to arraignment.  As long as Client attends a one-day driver's safety class, no criminal charge will appear on Client's criminal record.  Result: Case Dismissed Prior to Arraignment.

October 21, 2011
Concord District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 44 year-old homeowner, faced a potential complaint for Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, a felony.  The police alleged that Client had threatened a man and woman with a hammer when they drove onto a private road on her property.  As someone who works with children and does charity work, Client could not afford to have an entry on her criminal record.  To prevent that from happening, Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm.  Attorney Yannetti prepared the case for a clerk magistrate's hearing.  Today at the hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the clerk magistrate that no probable cause existed for any crime.  As a result, the complaint is dismissed today.  Client will never have to appear before a judge and this case will never appear on her criminal record.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

October 20 2011
Newburyport District Court
Docket No. 1022-CR-1809
Client, a 36 year-old single mother, was charged with Identity Fraud, Improper Use of a Credit Card Over $250 and Larceny Over $250, all felonies.  The police alleged that Client had embezzled over $150,000 while she worked as a bookkeeper for a local inn.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti at an early juncture, before any charges issued.  Attorney Yannetti immediately contacted the police and district attorney's office, to prevent Client from being arrested.  As a result of Attorney Yannetti's advocacy, Client was instead allowed to voluntarily appear at the police station prior to her arraignment.  Attorney Yannetti also persuaded the prosecutor not to indict the case and to instead leave the case in district court, where the penalties are less severe.  Still, the prosecutor made it clear from the outset that her recommendation would be for Client to be sentenced to prison.  For over a year, Attorney Yannetti investigated this matter, eventually succeeding in persuading the prosecution that the actual amount of money taken was approximately $50,000.  The prosecutor eventually agreed that if Client paid restitution for what she took, the prosecutor would recommend that Client be given a suspended sentence instead of having to serve time in prison.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor and the judge to dismiss the identity fraud and improper use of credit card charges.  Client only admits to the larceny charge.  Most importantly, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge to continue the case without a finding -- over the prosecutor's objection.  As long as Client makes full restitution and refrains from getting arrested, this case will be dismissed in two years.  Result: Identity Fraud and Credit Card Fraud Charges Dismissed, Client Avoids Prison Time and Avoids a Conviction on the Remaining Charge.

October 19, 2011
Framingham District Court
Docket No. 1049-CR-0565
Client, a 35 year-old man with a history of mental health problems, was arrested for Cultivation of a Class D Controlled Substance, Possession of a Class D Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute and a School-Zone Violation.  The police alleged that when they executed a search warrant at Client's home, he had 47 marijuana plants, grow lights, liquid plant food, fluorescent lamps, temperature gauges, a digital scale and U.S. currency.  If convicted, Client faced a minimum, mandatory sentence of two years in the house of correction.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him.  For over a year, Attorney Yannetti investigated this case and advocated for Client.  Today, the prosecutor finally agrees to dismiss the school-zone and cultivation charges.  Instead, Client pleads guilty only to possession with intent to distribute and receives two years of probation.  Client need only remain drug-free and continue with his substance abuse and mental health treatment and he will avoid jail entirely.  Result: School-Zone and Most Serious Charge Dismissed, Client Avoids Prison Time Entirely on the Remaining Charge.

October 18, 2011
Woburn District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 32 year-old married businessman, faced a potential complaint for Sexual Conduct for a Fee.  The police alleged that Client had responded to an internet advertisement and met a prostitute at a hotel, where he paid her for sex.  When confronted, Client admitted his activity to the police.  Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to investigate.  In advance of the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Yannetti contacted the arresting police detective to (1) request that no information appear in the local newspaper or online; (2) explain how much Client had to lose -- both personally and professionally -- if news of this charge became public.   Today, at the clerk's hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police and the assistant clerk magistrate that the hearing should not go forward.  No facts are read into the record and no complaint issues.  As long as Client refrains from getting arrested in the next three months, there will be no clerk's hearing, he will never have to appear before a judge, and this case will never appear on his criminal record.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

October 12, 2011
Woburn District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a professional and part-time college student, faced a potential criminal complaint for Larceny over $250.00, a felony.  The police alleged that Client had participated in a large-scale shoplifting conspiracy at a retail clothing store.  Clothing-store loss-prevention personnel aggressively investigated this matter.  They were eager to prosecute Client for having helped in the theft of thousands of dollars of merchandise.  Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to preserve her clean criminal record.  At the clerk magistrate's hearing today, Attorney Greg L. Johnson conducts a lengthy negotiation with loss-prevention personnel.  Attorney Johnson then persuades the assistant clerk magistrate no complaint should issue.  Client never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on her criminal record.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

October 12, 2011
Dedham District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, an executive at a multi-national corporation, faced a potential criminal complaint for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration and Revoked Insurance.  Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent her at the clerk magistrate's hearing.  Today at the hearing, Attorney Greg L. Johnson persuades the clerk magistrate that the complaint should not issue -- despite the fact that Client had been driving an unregistered and uninsuranced motor vehicle for over a month.  Client will never have to appear before a judge and this case will never appear on her criminal record.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

October 12, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Brighton Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, an 18 year-old college freshman, faced a potential complaint for Possession of a False Motor Vehicle Document -- a felony -- and Minor in Possession of Alcohol.  The police alleged that Client bought nearly a dozen 40 ounce bottles of beers for his friends and himself.  When caught, he was found to be in possession of a false driver's license that he had allegedly purchased over the internet.  Client's parents hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent Client at the clerk magistrate's hearing.  At the hearing today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police and the assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue.  As long as Client performs 30 hours of community service and refrains from getting arrested again, he will never have to appear before a judge and this case will never appear on his criminal record.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

October 7, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Roxbury Division
Docket Nos. 1102-CR-1906, 1907 & 1951
Client, a 27 year-old college graduate, faced three separate complaints for Violation of a Restraining Order and one charge of Threatening to Commit a Crime.  The police alleged that after Client's ex-girlfriend had been granted a restraining order against him, Client was so upset that he contacted her by e-mail three times.  In one of the e-mails, Client allegedly threatened to post an embarrassing video of her on the internet if she did not withdraw the restraining order.  At his arraignment, Client was held in custody without bail as a danger to the community.  Shortly thereafter, Client's family hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him.  Yannetti Associate Attorney Greg L. Johnson succeeded in securing Client's release from custody after a dangerousness hearing.  Attorney Yannetti then joined Attorney Johnson to investigate this matter.  Today, Attorney Yannetti made a motion to dismiss the "threats" charge and the judge granted that motion.  Client then decided to admit to sufficient facts on all three restraining-order violations.  The prosecutor recommended that Client be found guilty, be monitored by a GPS device for a year, be placed on probation for another three years, and be required to remain alcohol-free with random testing during the entire length of his probation.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge to reject the prosecutor's recommendation.  Instead, the judge agrees with Attorney Yannetti that this case should be continued without a finding of guilty.  The only conditions of his probation will be that he stay away from his ex-girlfriend and continue with his mental-health treatment.  Result: One Charge Dismissed, the Remaining Charges Continued without a Finding Over the Prosecutor's Objection.

October 6, 2011
Cambridge District Court
Docket No. 1052-CR-2768
Client, a 36 year-old man on probation in Chicago for a fraud conviction, was arrested in Massachusetts for Larceny over $250.00, a felony.  The police alleged that Client had falsely advertised for rent a non-existent apartment, received a check as a "security deposit," then fled with the money.  If convicted in Massachusetts, Client faced a prison term in Chicago for having violated his probation there.  With so much on the line, Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him.  Attorney Yannetti investigates this case for over one year, eventually scheduling it for trial.  Today, Attorney Yannetti moves to dismiss the case and that motion is granted by the judge.  Result: Case Dismissed.

October 4, 2011
Framingham District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 57 year-old businessman, faced a potential criminal complaint for Sexual Conduct for a Fee.  The police alleged that Client responded to a Craigslist ad and met a prostitute in order to pay her $100.00 for oral sex.  When confronted by the police, Client gave a full videotaped confession.  When Client received a summons to appear in court for an arraignment, he hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him.  On August 4, 2011, Attorney Yannetti appeared with Client for his scheduled arraignment, but successfully prevented that arraignment from going forward.  Instead, over the objection of the prosecutor, Attorney Yannetti persuaded the judge to remand the case to a clerk's magistrate's hearing.  Today, at the clerk hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the clerk magistrate that no criminal complaint.  Client never appears before a judge and maintains a clean CORI.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

September 29, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Brighton Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 20 year-old college student, faced a potential complaint for Attempted Breaking and Entering into a Dwelling.  The police alleged that Client opened the window of an apartment in his neighborhood in an attempt to enter and steal alcohol from the occupants.  When confronted, Client confessed.  Client's parents hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent Client at the clerk magistrate's hearing.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police and the clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue.  As long as Client remains alcohol-free for the rest of the school and refrains from getting arrested again, he will never have to appear before a judge and this case will never appear on his criminal record.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

September 28, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Brighton Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 19 year-old college student, faced a potential complaint for Keeping a Disorderly House.  The police alleged that Client and his friends hosted a loud party in an unruly neighborhood in Allston, two days before the school year was to begin.  The police explained that they were trying to send a message to all of the students who lived in that area.  Client's parents hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent Client at the clerk magistrate's hearing.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police and the clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue.  As long as Client performs 30 hours of community service, he will never have to appear before a judge and this case will never appear on his criminal record.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

September 22, 2011
Dedham District Court
Docket No. 1154-CR-1332
Client, a 19 year-old college student, was charged with Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle, a misdemeanor.  Client's family retained the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him at his scheduled arraignment.  Today, Yannetti associate, Attorney Greg L. Johnson, persuades the judge and prosecutor to dismiss all charges prior to arraignment.  As long as Client performs sixteen hours of community service, these criminal charges will never appear on Client's criminal record.  Result: Case Dismissed Prior to Arraignment.

September 16, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Dorchester Division
Docket No. 1107-CR-2308
Client, a 31 year-old medical professional, was charged with Domestic Assault and Battery.  The police alleged that Client had repeatedly struck and beat his partner, causing noticeable injuries to the neck, face and abdomen.  The police reported that Client confessed to the violence.  Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him.  Yannetti associate, Attorney Greg L. Johnson, investigated this case over the course of several months while negotiating with the prosecutor.  Today, Attorney Johnson finally persuaded the prosecutor to recommend pre-trial probation.  As a result, Client maintains the presumption of innocence, admits to no wrongdoing and this case will be dismissed in one year as long as Client attends anger-management counseling sessions.  Result: Case Dismissed.

September 15, 2011
Malden District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 34 year-old professional, faced a potential complaint for Shoplifting.  Department store security personnel and investigating police officers alleged that Client had concealed items in her shopping cart to avoid having to pay for them, then left the store.  Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to help preserve her clean criminal record.  Today, at the clerk magistrate's hearing, Yannetti associate Greg L. Johnson persuades the clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue.  Client never appears before a judge and her criminal record remains clean.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

September 14, 2011
Barnstable Superior Court
Docket No. 09-067-001
Client, a 67 year-old retired man, was indicted for Indecent Assault and Battery on a Child under 14, a felony.  Client's 7 year-old step-grandson reported to his mother that Client had improperly touched his penis while the boy was staying at Client's home during the summer.  Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm shortly after his arrest.  Attorney Yannetti spends nearly three years investigating this case and preparing it for trial.  In the process, he uncovered exculpatory evidence that essentially disproved the forensic examination that had been performed on the boy.  Today, on the trial date, the prosecutor agrees to reduce the sexual felony charge to a misdemeanor, non-sexual charge -- simple assault and battery.  The prosecutor further agrees to recommend no jail time.  Result: Sex Crime Dismissed, Felony Dismissed, Client Only Admits to Misdemeanor Assault and Battery and Receives Two Years Probation.  

September 12, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 48 year-old laborer, faced a potential criminal complaint for Sexual Conduct for a Fee.  The police alleged that Client picked up a prostitute in his car and negotiated to pay her $20.00 for oral sex.  An officer had been surveilling the alleged prostitute and witnessed the entire exchange.  Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him.  Today, at the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the assistant clerk magistrate to deny the police application for a criminal complaint.  Client never appears before a judge and maintains a clean CORI.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

September 9, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Roxbury Division
Docket No. 1002-CR-3924
Client, a 43 year-old man with a criminal history, was charged with Distribution of a Class B Controlled Substance, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class B Controlled Substance and a School-Zone Violation.  The police alleged that Client had engaged in a street-level drug transaction.  They then searched the garage on the property of someone for whom Client was doing construction work.  In that garage, the police found Client's tools, equipment and a "fanny pack" -- which contained an electronic scale and two bags of methamphetamine.  If convicted of the school-zone charge, Client faced two mandatory minimum years in the House of Correction.  Client hires Attorney Yannetti, who files a motion to suppress all evidence seized from Client.  After cross-examining the arresting police officer during the hearing on July 11, 2011, Attorney Yannetti argued that Client's constitutional rights had been violated.  Today, the judge announced his decision, suppressing all evidence seized.  The prosecutor then moves to dismiss all three charges.  Result: Motion to Suppress Allowed, Case Dismissed.

September 6, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
East Boston Division
Docket No. 1005-CR-0660
Client, a 61 year-old business owner, was arrested for Domestic Assault and Battery and Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.  The police alleged that Client had struck and spit upon her husband.  Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent her.   Client's husband moved forward with a divorce and advocated for Client to be prosecuted.  Yannetti associate Greg L. Johnson, however, investigated this case and unearthed exculpatory evidence suggesting that Client's husband was attempting to use the criminal justice system to gain leverage in the divorce.  Today, the prosecutor agrees to file a "Nolle Prosequi" over the objections of Client's husband.  This means that the case is dismissed and Client will not have to face trial.  Result: Case Dismissed.

August 26, 2011
Essex Superior Court and Lynn District Court
Docket Nos. 2010-1090 and 1113-CR-0521
Client, a 42 year-old man with a criminal history, was represented by another law firm in 2010 when he pled guilty to Distribution of Counterfeit Goods in Essex Superior Court.  In February 2011, while on probation for that offense, he was arrested and charged with Narcotics Distribution, Possession with Intent to Distribute and three School-Zone Violations. A judge in the Lynn District Court imposed a high bail on these new charges and detained Client for a month in jail.  Client's family then hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him.  Attorney Greg L. Johnson took charge of the both the new case (for which Client faced several minimum-mandatory sentences) and the old case (for which Client was issued a probation surrender notice).  Today, at the probation surrender hearing, Client faced a potential five-year state prison sentence.  Attorney Johnson, however, persuaded the judge to reject the recommendation of the probation department and instead sentence Client to only 18 months in the house of correction.  Attorney Johnson then persuaded the prosecutor in Lynn District Court to dismiss the school-zone and drug distribution charges, so Client did not receive any extra prison time for the new charges.   Result: Five of Seven Charges -- including School-Zone Violations -- Dismissed, Client Serves Minimal Time for Probation Violation and No Extra Time for New Charges.

August 26, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Charlestown Division
Docket No. 1104-CR-0343
Client, a 26 year-old man with a criminal history, was charged with Operating after Suspension of his Driver's License.  Ordinarily, this would be a minor charge with only minor consequences.  Client, however, had previously received various types of probation for drug distribution, firearms possession and attempted breaking-and-entering.  In addition, Client had a prior conviction on his record for Operating after Suspension.  Client was worried about the possiblity of being sentenced to a short prison sentence, so he hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him.  Today, at Client's arraignment, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor and the judge to resolve this case without imposing another conviction for Client.  Despite his record and previous offense, the judge continues this case without a finding of guilty.  As long as Client performs 12 hours of community service per month -- and stays out of further trouble -- this case will be dismissed in one year.  Result: Client Avoids a Conviction Despite His Lengthy Record and Prior Similar Offense.

August 24, 2011
Concord District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 40 year-old mother of two small children, faced a potential criminal complaint for larceny.  The police alleged that Client stole a rug that was on display outside a retail store and fled in her car.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent her and help to preserve her clean criminal record.  Today, at the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police officer and clerk magistrate that the whole incident was one big misunderstanding.  The magistrate agrees not to issue the complaint, so this case will remain a private matter and never appear on Client's CORI.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

August 15, 2011
Stoughton District Court
Docket No. 0155-CR-1334
Client, a 47 year-old business executive hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to seal a Domestic Assault and Battery charge that remained on his criminal record despite having been dismissed in 2002.   Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge to seal all the case.  As a result, by statute, Client can now truthfully state for all purposes that he has never been arrested or charged with any crime.  Result: Case Permanently Sealed.

August 12, 2011
Lynn District Court
Docket No. 1013-CR-4330
Client, a 49 year-old businessman, originally hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him on this Indecent Exposure case in 2010.  On November 17, 2010, Attorney Yannetti succeeded in persuading the judge and prosecutor to dismiss the case.  Client rehired Attorney Yannetti this year to petition the court to permanently seal the file so that it will no longer appear on his CORI.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge to seal the case.  As a result, by statute, Client can now truthfully state for all purposes that he has never been arrested or charged with any crime.  Result: Case Permanently Sealed.

August 4, 2011
Dedham District Court
Docket No. 1154-CR-1129
Client, a software engineer in the country on a Mexican visa, contacted the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm yesterday because he learned that there was a warrant for his arrest.  Apparently, the police cited him for operating a motor vehicle without a license -- but sent the summons to the wrong address.  Client did not receive it until after he missed his arraignment date and a warrant issued.  Attorney Yannetti rearranged his afternoon schedule to appear with Client in Dedham to remove the warrant.  In addition, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor and the judge to place Client on pre-trial probation for three months.  That means that Client admits no fault or guilt and the case will automatically be dismissed in three months as long as Client is not charged with any further crimes.  Finally, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor and judge to find Client "Not Responsible" on the civil infractions for not having his registration in his possession and for crossing over the marked lanes while driving.  Result: Case Dismissed.

July 29, 2011
Lawrence District Court
Docket Nos. 0418-CR-6028, 6030, 6031, 0518-619,399, 5229 and 0618-1265
Client, a university student hoping to begin a career in finance, hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to seal several charges on his criminal record stemming from cases in the Lawrence District Court.   Today, Yannetti Attorney Greg L. Johnson -- a former prosecutor in Lawrence -- persuades the judge to seal all of Client's criminal cases.  As a result, Client can now answer on any job application that he was never arrested or charged with those crimes.  Result: Cases Permanently Sealed.

July 28, 2011
Edgartown District Court
Docket No. 1035-CR-0345
Client, a 57 year-old doctor, was charged with OUI-drugs (second offense), Operating to Endanger, three counts of Possession of a Class C Controlled Substance (Ativan, Darvon and Darvocet) and three counts of Possession of a Class E Controlled Substance (Tramadol, Trazadone and Lorazepam).  A motorist had reported to the police that Client was driving "all over the road."  When the police arrived to investigate, they allegedly witnessed Client swerving and driving in the wrong lane of travel.  Client allegedly failed several field-sobriety tests and admitted that she knew she shouldn't have been driving.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to defend her.  After several months of investigation and discovery, Attorney Yannetti files a motion to suppress the narcotics that were seized from Client's house and car, and another motion to suppress the statements she allegedly made to the police.  Today, on the hearing date for those motions, the prosecutor agrees to dismiss all charges except for the OUI-drugs.  The prosecutor also agrees to amend the OUI-drugs charge down to OUI-drugs (first offense).  Client then receives a continued-without-a-finding disposition with the minimum 45 license loss.  Result: Six Narcotics Possession Charges Dismissed, Operating-to-Endanger Charge Dismissed and Client Avoids a Conviction for OUI-Drugs.

July 26, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
West Roxbury Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 23 year-old college graduate, faced a potential criminal complaint for Possession of a Class A Controlled Substance (oxycontin).  The police alleged that Client had entered and quickly departed a known "drug house," leading to the police seizing pills from him while he stood outside the drug house.  If the complaint issued against him, Client would lose a promising engineering position for which he was undergoing a thorough background check.  Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him.  Today, at the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Greg L. Johnson convinced the assistant clerk magistrate to deny the police application for a criminal complaint.  Client never appears before a judge and maintains a clean CORI.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

July 21, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 1008-CR-0808
Client, a 34 year-old successful executive, was arrested for Domestic Assault and Battery after his girlfriend reported to the police that he had choked her in their apartment.  Client's girlfriend produced graphic photos purporting to show hand marks around her neck.  Recognizing that his professional career was on the line, Client hired Attorney Yannetti, who investigated this case for several months before scheduling a trial date.   In preparation for trial, Attorney Yannetti unearthed exculpatory evidence to contradict Client's girlfriend's version of events.  After Client's girlfriend appeared on the first trial date (when there was no judge available to hear the case), she failed to show up for the second trial date today.  Rather than allow a further trial date, Attorney Yannetti persuaded the judge to dismiss the case.   Result: Case Dismissed.

July 20, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Brighton Division
Docket No. 1008-CR-0808
Client, a 24 year-old postgraduate university student, was arrested for Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class D Controlled Substance and a School-Zone Violation.  The prosecution alleged that Client received a UPS package containing approximately 10 pounds of marijuana.  After Client signed for the package at his apartment, the police searched his bedroom and found over $19,000.00 in U.S. currency, as well as four glass jars containing marijuana, numerous baggies and a scale.  If convicted of the school-zone violation, Client faced a minimum, mandatory sentence of two years in the House of Correction.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti, who investigated the case and filed a motion to suppress evidence.  Essentially, Attorney Yannetti sought to have Client's statements and the contents of his bedroom suppressed from evidence as a result of alleged constitutional violations.   Today, on the hearing date for the motion, the prosecutor agrees to dismiss the school-zone charge.  In addition, the prosecutor agrees to continue the possession-with-intent-to-distribute charge without a finding of guilty.  If Client successful completes his probation, both possession charges will be dismissed in 3 years.  Result: School Zone Violation Dismissed, Client Avoids a Conviction and Avoids Serving Any Jail Time.

July 18, 2011
Framingham District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 32 year-old engineer and businessman, faced a potential criminal complaint for Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle.  Client allegedly made an illegal U-turn in heavy traffic on a busy highway -- cutting off a police officer driving in the other direction.  Client is a professional with no criminal record and desperately wanted to preserve his clean record.  He hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him at his clerk magistrate's hearing.  Today, at the hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police and assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue.  Instead, Client pays $100.00 in court costs and escapes both civil and criminal liability -- meaning that the violation will not even show up on his driving record.  Client never appears before a judge and maintains a clean CORI.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

July 15, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
East Boston Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 53 year-old minister, faced a potential criminal complaint for Malicious Destruction of Property over $250,00, a felony.  The police alleged that Client had damaged the door of a parked car when she and her boyfriend were moving an organ from a church that was scheduled to close.  Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent her.  At the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Greg L. Johnson vigorously cross-examined the owner of the damaged car, then called a second witness to testify.  At the conclusion of the lengthy hearing, the assistant clerk magistrate agreed that there was no probable cause to issue the complaint.  As a result the application for a felony complaint was denied and Client's clean record was preserved.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

July 8, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Dorchester Division
Docket No. 1007-CR-5230
Client, a 52 year-old registered nurse, was arrested for Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class B Controlled Substance and a School-Zone Violation.  The prosecution alleged that Client drove to within 1000 feet of an elementary school in Dorchester and bought crystal meth.  While the police were watching him, Client allegedly shared the crystal meth a friend.  If convicted of the school-zone violation, Client faced a minimum, mandatory sentence of two years in the House of Correction.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti, who investigated the case and filed a motion to suppress evidence -- which contested the manner in which the police had seized narcotics from Client.  Today, on the hearing date for the motion, the prosecutor agrees to dismiss the school-zone charge.  In addition, the prosecutor agrees to continue the possession-with-intent-to-distribute charge without a finding of guilty.  If Client successful completes his probation, both possession charges will be dismissed in 2 years.  Result: School Zone Violation Dismissed, Client Avoids a Conviction and Avoids Serving Any Jail Time.

July 1, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Dorchester Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a medical professional and military reservist, faced a potential criminal complaint for Keeping a Noisy and Disorderly House in Boston.  After a lengthy investigation, during which the police allegedly amassed a plethora of evidence to show that Client had been hosting unregistered and illegal after-hours parties in Boston -- they decided to charge Client with a misdemeanor.   Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to try to prevent the criminal complaint from issuing against him.  Today, at the clerk's hearing, Yannetti Associate, Attorney Greg L. Johnson, persuades the police and assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue.  As a result, Client never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on Client's otherwise clean criminal record.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

June 30, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 19 year-old college freshman, faced a potential criminal complaint for Minor in Possession of Alcohol.  Client and three friends allegedly bought alcohol from a package store using a false identification card -- while under police surveillance.  If the complaint were to issue, Client faced the prospect of having an entry on his criminal record when he ultimately would be applying for a job or graduate school.  Client's parents hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him.  Today, at the clerk's hearing, Attorney Greg L. Johnson persuades the police and assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue.  As a result, Client never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on Client's otherwise clean criminal record.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

June 27, 2011
Natick District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a full-time government employee and mother of three, faced a potential complaint for Shoplifting.  Client allegedly tried to steal jewelry and clothing from a large retail store.  If the complaint issued against her, Client would almost certainly lose her job.  Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent her.  Today, at the clerk's hearing, Attorney Greg L. Johnson persuades the loss-prevention officer and the assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue.  As a result, Client never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on Client's otherwise clean criminal record.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

June 23, 2011
Boston Juvenile Court
Central Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 17 year-old high school student, faced a potential complaint for Disturbing a School Assembly.  Client allegedly brought a can of mace into his school.  Another student discharged the can into the hallways of the school, resulting in over two dozen students being transported to the hospital by ambulance.  Client's parents hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him.  After contacting the police detective responsible for investigating this matter, Attorney Yannetti schedules the complaint for a clerk magistrate's hearing in an attempt to prevent any criminal charge from issuing against Client.  Today, at the hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police and assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue.  As a result, Client never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on Client's otherwise clean criminal record.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

June 21, 2011
Malden District Court
Docket Nos. 1050-CR-0497 and 1050-CR-1424
Client, a 40 year-old mechanic, was arrested for Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, a felony, and Malicious Destruction of a Motor Vehicle, another felony.  The police alleged that he used a shovel to smash the car window of someone who was revving tires at his auto shop.  Client admitted to the police that he had broken the window.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him.  After being released on bail, Client was rearrested for Operating under the Influence of Alcohol (OUI/DUI).  In that new case, Client allegedly told the arresting officer to "F--- off."  Attorney Yannetti first prevented his bail from being revoked on the pending felony charges, despite the fact that Client has a lengthy record of prior convictions.  Attorney Yannetti then investigated both cases over the course of several months.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor to dismiss the Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon charge.  He also persuades the prosecutor to reduce the remaining felony charge to Malicious Destruction under $250.00, a misdemeanor.  Then, over the prosecutor's objection, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge to continue both cases without a finding for a year.  Client will need to attend the alcohol education program and anger management counseling, but these cases will be dismissed in one year if he successfully completes his probation.  Result: One Felony Charge Dismissed, the Other Felony Charge is Reduced to a Misdemeanor and Client Avoids a Conviction on All Charges.

June 20, 2011
Woburn District Court
Docket No. 1153-CR-0349
Client, a 34 year-old professional, was arrested for Domestic Assault and Battery.  When the police arrived at his home in response to a 911 call, they noted that Client's wife had cuts on her lip, chin and under her nose.  Client's wife told the police that Client had pushed her.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him.  Today, at a pre-trial hearing date, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor to allow Client's wife to assert her marital privilege.  The judge also agrees to conduct a colloquy of Client's wife.  The prosecutor then files a nolle prosequi regarding the case, which is the equivalent of a dismissal.  Client never has to appear for trial.  Result: Case Dismissed.

June 14, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 45 year-old lawyer, faced a complaint for Indecent Assault and Battery.  A police officer allegedly witnessed Client wander through the crowds at the finish line to the Boston Marathon, grabbing the buttocks of several women.  If convicted, Client's law license would be in jeopardy.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him.  Today, at the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police and assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue.  As a result, Client never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on Client's otherwise clean criminal record.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

June 8, 2011
Wrentham District Court
Docket No. 1157-CR-0794
Client, a 25 year-old law school graduate, was charged with Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle and four civil infractions.  An off-duty state trooper allegedly witnessed Client pull out into traffic and cut him off, causing the trooper to have to jam on his brakes to avoid a collision.  The trooper then allegedly witnessed Client speed off in an erratic manner.  Client initially hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him at a clerk magistrate's hearing in March.  The off-duty state trooper was insistent that the complaint issue against Client.  Today, however, on Client's arraignment date, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor not to arraign Client on the criminal complaint.  Client instead needs only to pay fines for the civil infractions and this case will never appear on his criminal record.  Result: Case Dismissed Before Arraignment.

June 7, 2011
Milford Juvenile Court
Docket Nos. DL 11M0011 & 0012
Client, a 17 year-old high school student, was charged with Stalking and Threatening to Commit a Crime.  The police alleged that Client had harrassed the alleged victim for months over the telephone and via Facebook.  Client's parents hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm and Attorney Greg Johnson handled this case.  Over the course of several months, Attorney Johnson investigated this case and prepared it for disposition.  Today, Attorney Johnson persuades the prosecutor to recommend pre-trial probation for ten months.  Client does not admit to any criminal offense and instead maintains the presumption of innocence.  This case will be dismissed as long as Client has no further problems.  Result: Case Dismissed.

June 6, 2011
Concord District Court
Docket No. 1047-CR-1204
Client, a 44 year-old business owner, was charged with Domestic Assault and Battery.  In the midst of a divorce, Client's wife reported to the police that Client had shoved her three times within his apartment in front of their young children, eventually pushing her out the door onto the driveway.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti, who investigates this matter and eventually schedules it for trial.  Attorney Yannetti prepared a devastating cross-examination of Client's wife, which exposed her motives and demonstrated that she had clearly lied.  Today, after a two-day trial, the jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty.  Result: Not Guilty Verdict after Jury Trial.

May 24, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 1101-CR-3014
Client, a 22 year-old college student, was charged with Indecent Exposure, Disturbing the Peace and Disorderly Conduct after the police allegedly caught him urinating in public when a club was letting out.  The police alleged that he struggled with the officers and caused a commotion when they tried to arrest him.  If convicted, Client may have faced immigration issues, as he was in the U.S. on a student visa.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him.  Today, at his arraignment, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor not to go forward with the Indecent Exposure charge, which is dismissed prior to arraignment.  The the remaining two charges are dismissed after arraignment upon the payment of court costs.  Result: Case Dismissed.

May 18, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Brighton Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 19 year-old college student, faced a potential complaint for Minor in Possession of Alcohol after the police allegedly saw her drinking from a bottle of win in public.  Her parents hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm.  Today, at a clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Tanis Yannetti persuades the police and the assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue.  As a result, Client never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on her criminal record.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

May 17, 2011
Peabody District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 47-year-old married businessman faced a potential complaint of Indecent Assault and Battery.  Client allegedly touched the breasts of a female acquaintance in a nightclub one night, deeply offending her.   She reported Client to the police and led them to an eyewitness, who confirmed her version of events.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him.  At the initial clerk's hearing in April, the alleged victim pressed the police and the clerk magistrate to issue the complaint against Client.  If convicted, Client faced the prospect of having to register as a sex offender.  Attorney Yannetti, however, persuaded the alleged victim to postpone the clerk's hearing to another date, in order to give tempers a chance to cool and to give the parties a chance to negotiate.   Today, after an extensive negotiation, Attorney Yannetti persuades the alleged victim, the police and the assistant clerk magistrate that no charges should issue against Client.  As a result, he never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on his criminal record.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

May 16, 2011
Natick District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 29-year-old professional, faced a potential complaint of Shoplifting after he allegedly stole a pair of expensive sunglasses from an upscale eyewear store.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him at the clerk's hearing.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police and the clerk magistrate that Client should be allowed to make restitution for the sunglasses and that no complaint should issue against Client.  As a result, he never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on his criminal record.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

May 16, 2011
Concord District Court
Docket Nos. 1147-CR-0625, 0627, 0629 and 0630
Clients, four college-bound high school seniors, were arrested for breaking into a local church at midnight.  All four Clients were held in the police station overnight and charged with Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime with the Intent to Commit a Felony.  The parents of all four Clients acted quickly to hire the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm.  Today, on the scheduled arraignment date, Attorney Greg Johnson persuades the prosecutor to reduce the charge from a felony to simple trespassing, a misdemeanor.  Further, all cases are dismissed prior to arraignment.  Clients only need to complete forty hours of community service and draft letters of apology and these cases will never appear on their criminal records.  Result: Case Dismissed.

May 13, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Roxbury Division
Docket No. 1002-CR-0255 through 1002-CR-0260
Client, a 21 year-old university senior, was arrested for multiple counts of Breaking and Entering at Nighttime with Intent to Commit a Felony, Larceny over $250.00, Larceny in a Building and Illegal Possession of a Class B, C and E Controlled Substances.  The police alleged that Client had: (1) broken into the university mailroom and stolen laptops and other items; and (2) broken into fellow students' dorm rooms and stolen an iPod, jewelry and other items.  When the police searched his dorm room, Client allegedly had marijuana grinders, a scale, 14 grams of mesembryanthemacaea, glassine bags and other narcotics paraphernalia.  When confronted by the police, Client allegedly gave a full confession to all charges.  In the aftermath of his arrest, Client's parents hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him.  Over the course of several months, Attorney Yannetti investigated this case and advised Client to get treatment for mental health-related issues.  Attorney Yannetti then negotiated with the prosecutor in an attempt to prevent any convictions for these serious felonies.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor to recommend pre-trial probation on all charges.  The judge agrees to impose pre-trial probation.  As a result, Client is not forced to admit to sufficient facts, still retains the presumption of innocence and will have his case dismissed in one year.  Result: Case Dismissed.

May 9, 2011
Somerville District Court
Docket No. 1012-CR-0930
Client, a 30 year-old software engineer, was arrested for Domestic Assault and Battery.  Client's wife alleged that Client had slapped her in the face during an argument over money.  When the police arrived, they allegedly observed redness to his wife's face.  Client also allegedly admitting to having hit her.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti, who investigated this matter, counseled Client and his wife, then advocated to the prosecutor that the case should not go forward.  Today, on a pre-trial date, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor to file a "nolle prosequi" regarding the case -- which means that the prosecutor declines to prosecute Client and the case is dismissed today.  Result: Case Dismissed.

May 2, 2011
Newton District Court
Docket No. 1112-CR-0075
Client, an 18 year-old college freshman, was arrested for Assault and Battery upon a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct.  The police alleged that Client was highly intoxicated when they arrived at his dorm room.  Client allegedly swore at the police, slammed the door on them and struggled while they were trying to arrest him.  Client's parents hired Attorney Yannetti.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor to recommend pre-trial probation on the charges.  The judge agrees to impose pre-trial probation.  As a result, Client is not forced to admit to sufficient facts, still retains the presumption of innocence and will have his case dismissed in six months.  Result: Case Dismissed.

April 28, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Brighton Division
Docket No. 1108-CR-0412
Client, a 21 year-old college senior, was arrested for two counts of Entering at Nighttime with Intent to Commit a Felony and Putting a Person in Fear, and one count of Larceny over $250.00, all serious felonies.  The prosecution alleged that Client and a group of other students entered the dormitory rooms of some female students at night and stole multiple items from them, including a television set.  Client's parents hired Attorney Yannetti over the weekend before Client's arraignment.  On March 28, 2011, Attorney Yannetti was able to persuade the police, the prosecutor and the judge not to arraign Client and to instead postpone the arraignment until today.  The goal was to explore a resolution that would allow Client to avoid having felony charges on his record.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor to reduce all three felony charges to misdemeanors -- and then to recommend pre-trial probation on the reduced charges.  The judge agrees to impose pre-trial probation.  As a result, Client is not forced to admit to sufficient facts, still retains the presumption of innocence and will have his case dismissed in one year.  Result: Client Avoids Arraignment on Felony Charges and Case is Dismissed.

April 26, 2011
Cambridge District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 23-year-old Ph.D. student at a prestigious university, faced a potential complaint of Shoplifting after she was stopped leaving a clothing store with unpaid items.  She allegedly gave a full confession to the police.  She hired Attorney Yannetti to represent her at the clerk's hearing.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police and the clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue against Client.  As a result, she never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on her criminal record.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

April 22, 2011
Quincy District Court
Docket No. 1156-CR-0982
Client, a 34 year-old man, was charged with Operating to Endanger.  The state police alleged that he was driving erratically on Route 3, speeding and switching lanes.  Client allegedly attempted to pass another vehicle on the right while driving too fast and caused a collision that led to both vehicles being totaled.  Today, at the pre-trial conference, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor and the judge to dismiss the criminal case against him.  Client only pays a fine for speeding and avoids any criminal conviction.  Result: Case Dismissed.

April 19, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Roxbury Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 20-year-old journalism major in college, faced a potential charge of Malicious Destruction of Property.  The police alleged that after he had come home drunk one night, he punched and broke several light fixtures in his dormitory.  He gave a full confession to the police, who applied for a criminal complaint against him.  Client's family hired Attorney Yannetti, who prepares the case for a clerk magistrate's hearing.  Today, at the clerk's hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police and clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue against Client.  As a result, he never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on his criminal record.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

April 19, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Roxbury Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a University scientific researcher, faced a potential charge of Violation of a Restraining Order.  He and his wife were going through a bad divorce wherein both wanted full custody of their young son.  His wife took out a restraining order against him after reporting to the police that he had struck her.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him.  On November 24, 2010, Attorney Yannetti succeeded in persuading a West Roxbury Clerk Magistrate to deny his wife's application for a criminal complaint against him.  After that, Client's wife applied for a separate criminal complaint in the Roxbury Division of the B.M.C. and the police scheduled her application for a clerk's hearing.  If charged and convicted, Client would have faced deportation -- and he would not be able to obtain custody of his son.  Today, at the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Yannetti once again exposes Client's wife as a liar.  Over the objection of her attorney and the police, the complaint does not issue against Client.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

April 14, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Dorchester Division
Docket No. 1007-CR-3677
Client, a 31 year-old biochemist, was arrested for Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class A Substance, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class B Substance and two School Zone Violations.  The prosecution alleged that Client drove to within 1000 feet of an elementary school in Dorchester in order to buy ten grams of heroin and ten grams of cocaine for the purpose of reselling both drugs.  The drug deal allegedly took place while the police were surveilling him.  If convicted of either school-zone violation, Client faced a minimum, mandatory sentence of two years in the House of Correction.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti, who investigated the case and then filed two motions to suppress evidence.  Today, on the hearing date for those motions, the prosecutor agrees to dismiss both school-zone charges.  In addition, the prosecutor agrees to reduce both possession-with-intent charges to simple possession.  Attorney Yannetti then persuades the judge to continue both misdemeanor possession charges without a finding of guilty.  If Client successful completes his probation, both possession charges will be dismissed in 18 months.  Result: School Zone Violations Dismissed, Distribution Charges Reduced to Simple Possession and Client Avoids a Conviction Entirely.

April 6, 2011
"Sexting" Investigation
Client, a 15 year-old high school student, was accused of enticing and pressuring a younger female student into exposing herself on a webcam -- and recording it.  When the police contacted Client's family, they hired Attorney Yannetti to protect him during the investigation.  Attorney Yannetti advocates for Client with the assigned prosecutor.  Today, Attorney Yannetti confirms for Client that no charges will be brought in any court.  Result: No Charges Filed.

April 5, 2011
Cambridge District Court
Docket No. 1052-CR-0618
Client, a 27 year-old man, was arrested for Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, Assault and Battery, Resisting Arrest, Carrying a Dangerous Weapon and Disorderly Conduct.  The prosecution alleged that in the early morning hours in the parking lot of a restaurant, Client struck another man during an argument.  When a police officer, on a detail, attempted to intervene, Client alleged struggled with the officer, ripped the badge off his uniform and struck the officer in the face.  When the police arrested him, Client allegedly had a knife in his pocket.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti, who investigates the case over the course of several months and schedules the case for trial.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge to find Client not guilty on the two most serious charges -- A&B and A.B.P.O.  Attorney Yannetti further persuades the judge to de-criminalize the dangerous weapon and disorderly conduct charges, so Client is not convicted of those either.  Client is given the opportunity to receive a continued-without-a-finding disposition on one charge only -- resisting arrest.  Client  takes that opportunity.  Result: Not Guilty Verdicts After Trial on Both Assault and Battery Charges, No Convictions on the Remaining Charges.

April 4, 2011
Gardner District Court
Docket No. 1163-CR-0209
Client, a 17 year-old high school junior, was arrested for Larceny over $250.00, a felony, as a result of allegedly having stolen a valuable snowboard at a local ski mountain.  Client allegedly gave a full confession to the police in the immediate aftermath of the crime.  Client's family hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him.  In the days leading up to Client's arraignment, Attorney Greg Johnson contacted the prosecutor to advocate on behalf of his Client.  Today, on the scheduled arraignment date, Attorney Johnson persuades the prosecutor to dismiss the case prior to arraignment.  Client only needs to complete twenty hours of community service and this case will never appear on his criminal record.  Result: Case Dismissed.

April 1, 2011
Newton District Court
Docket No. 1012-CR-0930
Client, a 51 year-old business owner, was arrested for Domestic Assault and Battery.  Client's sister alleged that Client had stormed into her home with a "bodyguard" and had pushed her twice during an argument over the care of their mother.  Client's sister and mother both applied for a restraining order against Client, who hired Attorney Yannetti to try to bring this case to peaceful resolution.  Over the course of several months, Attorney Yannetti investigates this matter and negotiates with both the prosecutor and Client's sister's attorney.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor to file a "nolle prosequi" regarding the case -- which means that the prosecutor declines to prosecute Client and the case is dismissed today.  Result: Case Dismissed.

March 21, 2011
Middlesex Superior Court
Docket No. 2008-1160
Client, a 29 year-old immigrant from Africa, was indicted for four counts of Aggravated Rape, three counts of Indecent Assault and Battery and one count of Kidnapping.  The prosecution alleged that Client and his roommate held a young woman against her will in their apartment and took turns raping her.  When she eventually was freed, she went straight to the police.  Client was arrested that day.  If convicted, Client faced a lengthy state-prison sentence and certain deportation.  Over the course of two years, Attorney Yannetti investigated this matter and prepared the case for trial.  During the course of his investigation, Attorney Yannetti uncovered exculpatory evidence -- including (1) inconsistencies in the young woman's story; and (2) DNA evidence suggesting that Client was not a participant in any rape.  Today, on the trial date, the prosecutor agrees to file a "nolle prosequi" on all indictments.  That means that the trial does not go forward, the case is effectively dismissed and Client is released from further court appearances.  Result: Case Dismissed.

March 18, 2011
Concord District Court
Docket No. 1047-CR-1128
Client, a 47 year-old bank executive, was arrested for Assault and Battery after pushing a neighbor who had gotten into a dispute with Client's son.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him.  For several months, Attorney Yannetti investigates and prepares this case for disposition.  Today, Attorney persuades the prosecutor to recommend pre-trial probation.  The judge agrees to impose pre-trial probation.  As a result, Client is not forced to admit to sufficient facts, still retains the presumption of innocence and will have his case dismissed in six months.  Result: Case Dismissed.

March 16, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Brighton Division
Docket No. 0908-CR-1639
Client, a 31 year-old dentist, was charged with Indecent Assault and Battery as a result of allegedly groping a young woman in a bar.  After interviewing several other attorneys, Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him.  Over the course of 16 months, Attorney Yannetti investigated this case, employing a private investigator to unearth further witnesses and evidence.  Attorney Yannetti also negotiates with the prosecution and the young woman's attorney to achieve a disposition that would allow Client to (1) retain his license to be a dentist; and (2) avoid having to register as a sex offender.  Today, on the trial date, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor and the judge to dismiss the case.  Result: Case Dismissed.

March 16, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Brighton Division
Docket No. 1108-CR-0220
Client, a 21 year-old college senior, was arrested for Breaking and Entering at Nighttime with Intent to Commit a Felony, Threats, and Disorderly Conduct.  The prosecution alleged that after a heavy night of drinking, Client entered a female dormitory, pounded on dorm room door and threatened to hurt the occupants if they did not allow him to come inside.  When the police arrived, Client was allegedly unruly and caused a commotion.  Client's family hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him.  Today, at his arraignment date, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor and the judge that Client should not be arraigned at all on the B&E and threats charges.  Consequently, those two serious charges will not appear on Client's criminal record.  On the disorderly conduct charge, Client receives a continued-without-a-finding disposition.  As long as he remains drug-free and alcohol-free and completes 96 hours of community service, the case against him will be dismissed in one year.  Result: Client Avoids Arraignment on Felony and Violent Charges, Client Avoids Conviction on Misdemeanor Charge.

March 8, 2011
Norfolk Superior Court
Docket No. 2008-0597
This case was a major win for the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm.  Client, a 32 year-old immigrant truck driver, was indicted by a grand jury and charged with two counts of Armed Assault with Intent to Murder, one count of Assault and Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon Causing Serious Injury and two counts of Assault and Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon -- all serious felonies.  The prosecution alleged that after Client had driven from California to Massachusetts to make a delivery, he stayed at a local motel.  During a dispute over the noise that the people next door were making while Client was trying to sleep, Client allegedly pulled a knife.  The prosecution alleged that he then stabbed two of the young female occupants of the noisy room.  One young women was stabbed in the upper chest and almost died.  Three eyewitnesses identified Client as the stabber.  In the immediate aftermath of his arrest, Client's family hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him.  After Client was initially held in jail as a "danger to the community," Attorney Yannetti succeeded in having him released on bail within 60 days.  Attorney Yannetti then spent over two years investigating this case and preparing it for trial.  Trial began on February 28, 2011.  If he had been convicted, Client not only faced a lengthy state-prison sentence; he also faced certain deportation from the United States.  Attorney Yannetti retained a forensic toxicologist and a forensic DNA expert to testify on Client's behalf.  He also prepared a devastating cross-examination of each eyewitness as well as the investigating police officers.  Today, after a week-long trial, Client is aquitted of all indictments.  Result: Not Guilty Verdicts after Jury Trial.

February 24, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 31 year-old flight attendant, faced a potential complaint for Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon and Assault and Battery.  A fellow flight attendant alleged that Client had attacked her in the ladies' room at a night club, by throwing a glass at her and punching her in the face.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent her at the clerk magistrate's hearing.  Attorney Yannetti investigates and prepares a defense of the charges that includes counter-allegations against the other flight attendant.  Today, Attoney Yannetti persuades the police and the assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue against Client.  As a result, Client never appears before a judge and she maintains her clean criminal record.   Result: Application for Complaint Denied.

February 18, 2011
Lawrence District Court
Docket No. 0818-CR-4338
Client, a 22 year-old college student, was allegedly caught stealing four laptops from his university.  When confronted by the police, Client gave a full confession.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti with the goal of avoiding any felony convictions.  For over a year, Attorney Yannetti investigates and prepares this case for disposition.  Today, Attorney persuades the prosecutor to recommend pre-trial probation.  The judge agrees to impose pre-trial probation for three years, with the stipulation that Client must perform 100 hours of community service and make full restitution for the stolen laptops.  As a result, Client is not forced to admit to sufficient facts, still retains the presumption of innocence and will have his case dismissed in three years.  Result: Case Dismissed.

February 17, 2011
Somerville District Court
Docket No. 1010-CR-0342
Client, a 41 year-old metallurgical engineer and Ph.D. student, was charged with Open and Gross Lewdness, a felony, as well as Lewd, Wanton and Lascivious Conduct.  An undergraduate student at his university reported to the police that she had witnessed Client masturbating in her presence in the "quiet study" area of the library.  Client, who was a permanent legal resident but faced deportation if convicted, hired Attorney Yannetti to fight the charges.  Client's career, education and future were all on the line.  Attorney Yannetti scheduled the case for a jury trial, which ends up lasting two full days.  During his cross-examination of the alleged victim, Attorney Yannetti succeeds in pointing out that several aspects of her version of events do not add up.  Today, the jury returns verdicts of not guilty on both counts.  Result: Not Guilty Verdicts after Jury Trial.

February 15, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Brighton Division
Docket No. 0908-CR-1634
Client, a 30 year-old truck driver, was originally charged with Trafficking in Cocaine, which carries a minimum, mandatory sentence of three years in state prison.  He also faced a school-zone charge, which carries a minimum, mandatory additional penalty of two years in the house of correction.  The police allegedly witnessed Client engage in a street-level sale of cocaine.  They then took Client back to his apartment, where they conducted a search and found over 19 grams of cocaine, packaging material, 55 pills with no accompanying prescription and U.S. currency.  At an early juncture, Client hired Attorney Yannetti, who persuaded the district attorney's office not to indict Client and to instead leave the case in the Brighton Division of the Boston Municipal Court.  As a result, the lead charge was reduced to Possession of a Class B Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute.  For over a year after that, Attorney Yannetti investigates this matter and prepares his defense.  Today, when the case was scheduled for a hearing on a defense motion to suppress, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor to drop every charge, including the school zone charge, except for the possession-with-intent charge.  Attorney Yannetti also persuades the prosecutor to recommend a sentence of probation for six-months.  Result: Trafficking Charge Dismissed, School-Zone Charge Dismissed, Client Avoids Serving Any Time in the Prison.

February 10, 2011
Salem District Court
Docket No. 1036-CR-1868
Client, a 29 year-old project manager for a nursing home, was allegedly caught filling multiple photocopied prescriptions for narcotics at CVS Pharmacies.  As a result, he faced two counts of Uttering a False Prescription and two counts of Forgery.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti with the goal of avoiding any felony convictions.  Over the course of seven months, Attorney Yannetti investigates and prepares this case for disposition.  Within days of the hearing date for a motion to suppress, Attorney Greg L. Johnson -- a Yannetti associate -- persuades the prosecutor to recommend pre-trial probation.  As a result, Client is not forced to admit to sufficient facts and instead retains the presumption of innocence.  Today, the judge agrees to impose pre-trial probation for one year, with the stipulation that Client remain drug and alcohol-free and continue with his treatment.  Result: Case Dismissed.

February 8, 2011
Westborough District Court
Docket No. 0967-CR-1757
Client, a 29 year-old IT professional, was allegedly caught by a female bank employee masturbating in front of her when she was helping him to access his safety-deposit box.  As a result, Client was charged with Open and Gross Lewdness, a felony.  Client gave a full, videotaped confession to the police.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge to continue the case without a finding, over the prosecutor's objection.  Client only needs to complete further sex-offender treatment and this case will be dismissed.  Result: Case Continued without a Finding over the Prosecutor's Objection, Client Avoids a Conviction.

February 4, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 1001-CR-0477
Client, a 45 year-old man with two prior drunk-driving entries on his criminal record, allegedly crashed his vehicle while intoxicated.  The police investigated, found blood on Client's windshield and a deep gash with blood on Client's head.  Client admitted to an EMT that he had been driving his vehicle and admitted to the police that he had been drinking.  His blood was drawn at the hospital and subsequent testing revealed his blood alcohol level to be extremely high.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti, who persuades the prosecutor and the judge to treat this case as a "first offense" despite the two prior OUI's on his record.  Attorney Yannetti argues today that other two charges were old and that Client would benefit from the first-offender program.  The judge agrees.  Result: Client Avoids the Minimum 90-day In-Patient Program Required for Third-Offenders and Instead Receives Probation for One Year and the First-Offender Program.

February 1, 2011
Ayer District Court
Docket No. 0948-CR-0976
Client, an ex-NFL football player, was originally charged with Armed Assault with Intent to Murder.  Client allegedly punched and stomped a house guest after they had been drinking and watching a UFC contest on pay-per-view.  As a result, the house guest allegedly suffered a broken orbital bone and faced permanent vision problems.  At an early juncture, Client hired Attorney Yannetti, who persuaded the district attorney's office not to indict Client and instead to leave the case in Ayer District Court. As a result, the charge was reduced to Aggravated Assault and Battery.  For well over a year after that, Attorney Yannetti investigated the case and prepared a defense.  In addition, Attorney Yannetti negotiated a civil settlement with the alleged victim and his attorney.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge to dismiss the complaint.  Client avoids any conviction.  Result: Case Dismissed.

January 28, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
West Roxbury Division
Docket No. 1006-CR-2696
Client, a 27 year-old immigrant, was arrested for Assault and Battery and Indecent Assault and Battery, a felony.  Client and his roommate were not getting along.  One night, Client allegedly came home and urinated on his roommate while he was sleeping.  The roommate awoke and a fight ensued.  If convicted of Indecent A & B, which is a sex crime, Client would face certain deportation.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti, who negotiated with the roommate, his attorney and the prosecutor, while also consulting with Client's immigration attorney.  Today, the prosecutor agreed to recommend a dismissal of the indecent-assault-and-battery charge.  Client instead receives a CWOF (continued without a finding) and probation for the simple assault and battery charge.   Result: Sex Crime Dismissed, Client Avoids a Conviction Entirely.

January 27, 2011
Waltham District Court
Docket No. 1051-CR-1250
Client, a 43 year-old IT professional, was allegedly caught by his roommate masturbating in their driveway, in full view of two young girls.  As a result, Client was charged with Open and Gross Lewdness, a felony.  Client gave a full, videotaped confession to the police.  When Client discovered that the prosecutor was seeking to sentence him to the house of correction for a year, Client hired Attorney Yannetti.  Over the course of several months, Client followed Attorney Yannetti's advice to get into a sex-offender-specific counseling.  Attorney Yannetti then prepared a powerful sentencing argument in his defense.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge to continue the case without a finding, over the prosecutor's strenuous objection.  Client only needs to complete further sex-offender treatment and this case will be dismissed.  Result: Case Continued without a Finding over the Prosecutor's Objection, Client Avoids a Conviction and Avoids a Lengthy Prison Sentence.

January 25, 2011
Newton District Court
Docket No. 1012-CR-0822
Client, a 34 year-old state employee, was arrested for Domestic Assault and Battery.  Client's wife told the police that Client had punched her in the face during an argument.  If convicted, Client stood to lose his job and his future.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti who today persuades the prosecutor and the judge to dismiss the case at the pre-trial hearing.  Result: Case Dismissed.

January 21, 2011
Worcester Superior Court
Docket No. 2007-2449
Client, a 24 year-old rap singer, was indicted for Rape.  He had traveled to Worcester with a friend and a female who was fan of his music.  At a motel, Client allegedly forced the young woman to give him oral sex, then penetrated her vagina with his penis and also a telephone receiver.  When the police investigated, they found photos on his friend's cell phone camera which featured the young woman naked and Client holding a telephone to her vagina.  Client maintained that the sex was consensual and hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him.  Attorney Yannetti fought this case for nearly four years, by filing extensive motions for discovery which ultimately produced exculpatory evidence.  Today, three days before the trial date, the prosecutor agreed to reduce the charge to simple assault and battery and recommend a sentence of probation for one year.  Client therefore avoids any sex-crime convictions avoids a prison sentence entirely. Result: Rape Charge Dismissed, Client Only Pleads to Misdemeanor Assault and Battery and Receives Probation for One Year.

January 10, 2011
Haverhill District Court
Docket No. 1038-CR-2555
Client, a flight attendant, was accused of larceny for allegedly stealing $660.00 from his roommate, another flight attendant.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to try to preserve his clean criminal record.  Before the arraignment date, Attorney Yannetti contacted the prosecutor to lay the groundwork for a dismissal of this case prior to arraignment.  Attorney Yannetti produced bank records, e-mails and an explanation of Client's background.  Today, the prosecutor and the judge agree to dismiss this complaint prior to arraignment.  As a result, this case will never appear on any criminal record or background check.  Result: Complaint Dismissed Before Arraignment.

January 7, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Dorchester Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client was originally arrested for Domestic Assault and Battery and Malicious Destruction of Property.  On September 30, 2010, Attorney Yannetti persuaded the judge to dismiss the complaint, over the objection of the prosecutor and the police department.  Aggrieved, the police and prosecutor re-applied for a new complaint, hoping to re-start the prosecution.  Today, at the clerk magistrate's hearing regarding their application for a new complaint, Attorney Yannetti persuades the assistant clerk magistrate to deny the application.   Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

January 4, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket Nos. 0901-CR-3396 and 0901-CR-3485
Client, a 54 year-old man, faced two school-zone charges, each carrying a minimum, mandatory penalty of two years in the house of correction.  The police allegedly witnessed a man enter Client's apartment and buy crystal methamphetamine from him.  Several days later, the police executed a search warrant at Client's apartment and recovered nine plastic bags containing crystal meth, a vial of illegal steroids and over $8,000 in U.S. currency.  As a result, Client was charged with Distribution of a Class B Controlled Substance, Possession of a Class B substance with Intent to Distribute, Possession of a Class C substance and the two school-zone charges.  Client originally hired another attorney, who filed and lost a motion to suppress.  Client discharged that attorney and hired Attorney Yannetti at a late juncture to try to prevent himself from being sentenced to prison.  Attorney Yannetti negotiates with the district attorney's office over the course of four months, eventually persuading the assigned prosecutor to dismiss both school-zone charges.  Today, Client receives a suspended sentence to completely end the case.  Result: School-Zone Charges Dismissed, Client Avoids Serving Any Time in the Prison.

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