Recent Cases

March 9, 2010
Boston Municipal Court
Roxbury Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 36 year-old immigrant working as a taxicab driver and hoping to become an American citizen, faced an application for a complaint alleging assault and battery and assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon, a felony.  Client allegedly had a dispute with another taxicab driver in the parking lot of a restaurant.  The other man told he police that Client poured hot tea on him and punched him repeatedly.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him at the clerk magistrate's hearing.  Today, Attorney Yannetti spoke with the investigating police officer and persuaded him that no complaint should issue against Client.  Client never appears before a judge. This case will therefore never appear on his criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

March 2, 2010
Lynn District Court
Docket No. 0913-CR-5381
Client, a member of the armed services, was arrested one night for Domestic Assault and Battery.  When the police arrived at his apartment in response to a 911 call, they saw Client's girlfriend lying on the ground with blood coming from a wound on the back of her head.  Client admitted to having pushed his girlfriend while she held their 3-month old child in her arms.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti, who scheduled the case for trial.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor to recommend pre-trial probation.  Client therefore admits to no wrongdoing and the case will be dismissed with no repercussions for Client's record.  Result: Case Dismissed.

March 2, 2010
Lynn District Court
Docket No. 0913-CR-5381
Client, a 45 year-old family man and business professional, was arrested one afternoon at his home.  The police had received a 911 call from Client's wife, but when she started to speak, the dispatcher heard Client say "You will not . . . " and the line went dead.  The police therefore arrived at Client's home and spoke to his wife, who informed the police that Client had pushed her against a row of cabinets in the home, causing her to bump her head and ear.  The police took photos of her ear, which was red and swollen.  Client's wife also told the police that Client had grabbed their son by the throat and pushed him up against some coat hooks in the garage.  Client admitted to having grabbed his son by the shirt and also to having pushed him up against the wall.  Client also admitted to hanging up the phone on his wife when she had tried to call 911 because he didn't think she should have been calling the police.  At the station, Client told the police that he was going to call his lawyer, but instead called his wife and -- in front of the booking officer -- said to her, "Come on, can't you roll this back?  Do something to get me out of this."  As a result, Client was charged with two counts of Domestic Assault and Battery and two counts of Intimidation of a Witness, which is a felony.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti, who scheduled the case for trial.  Today, the prosecutor agrees to dismiss the domestic assault and battery charges and to recommend pre-trial probation for the intimidation of a witness charges.   Client therefore admits to no wrongdoing and -- as long as he successfully complies with the terms of his pre-trial probation -- the case will be dismissed with no repercussions for Client's record.  Result: Case Dismissed.

February 16, 2010
Malden District Court
Docket No. 0950-CR-2776
Client, a Ph.D. student at a prestigious university, was in the U.S. on a student visa.  He was arrested one night for Domestic Assault and Battery after a witness had allegedly seen him standing over his wife in the hallway of their apartment building, yelling at her while she lied on floor with a bloody nose.  The eyewitness called 911, and when the police arrived, Client's wife pointed to Client and said, "He hit me! He hit me!"  Client told the police that he had had an argument with his wife in their car and that he might have accidently shut the car door on her nose in an attempt to keep her in the vehicle.  The police inspected the car and saw no blood.  They also saw no blood leading from the car to the apartment building.  They did, however, see blood on the hallway wall, near the area where Client's wife had been lying on the floor.  If convicted, Client faced almost certain deportation and the ruin of his education and career.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti, who prepared an extensive motion in limine and accompanying memorandum of law, and scheduled the case for trial.  Today, after receiving Attorney Yannetti's motion and memorandum, the prosecutor for the first time agrees to recommend pre-trial probation for six months.  Attorney Yannetti asks the judge to instead impose pre-trial probation for only three months -- and the judge agrees.   Client therefore admits to no wrongdoing and -- as long as he successfully complies with the terms of his pre-trial probation -- the case will be dismissed with no repercussions for Client's record.  Client's visa will also be unaffected and he avoids deportation. Result: Case Dismissed.

February 11, 2010
Boston Municipal Court
West Roxbury Division
Docket No. 0806-CR-3806
Client, a 21 year-old man, was on probation for illegal possession of a class D controlled substance and was ordered to attend and complete the "Level III Community Correction Program."  He was also required to be regularly tested for all illegal narcotics while on probation.  Client allegedly failed several drug tests, failed to show for others, and was subsequently arrested for a similar offense in Quincy -- all while still on probation.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to handle all matters.  Attorney Yannetti successfully resolved his new case in Quincy District Court (on December 8, 2010, as detailed below).  Then, after several weeks of negotiation and a probation surrender hearing, Attorney Yannetti today persuades both the probation officer and the judge to terminate Client's probation, with no further penalties.  Result: Probation Terminated after Surrender Hearing, with No Penalty Despite the Violations.

January 28, 2010
Lowell District Court
Docket No. 0611-CR-0515
Client, a 26 year-old professional college graduate applying to prestigious business schools, had one blemish on her criminal record.  As a result of becoming involved with a disingenuous man several years ago, Client was arrested for Sexual Conduct for a Fee.  Mortified, embarrassed, and extremely concerned that this old charge might derail her future, Client initially contacted another attorney to try to expunge the charge from her record.  That attorney gave bad advice to Client and failed at the expungement.  Client thereafter hired Attorney Yannetti.  Today, Attorney Yannetti succeeds in having all records of this case permanently sealed. As a result, Client can now truthfully answer on any job or official application that she has never been arrested, charged or convicted of any crime. Result: Case Permanently Sealed.

January 25, 2010
Dedham Juvenile Court
Docket Nos. FIYO-9Q-0049 through -0052, FID-09D-0020 through -0025, FID-09Q-0035 through -0039
Client, a 16 year-old high school student, was indicted as a Youthful Offender and faced with 31 charges, including multiple counts of Carrying a Firearm without a License, Breaking and Entering, Larceny of a Firearm and Larceny of a Motor Vehicle.  The prosecution alleged that Client and two friends broke into one home, stole jewelry and the car in the garage.  They then allegedly drove to Client's uncle's house, where they stole 9 firearms that had been locked up in the home.  Client gave a full confession to breaking into the first home.  If convicted as an adult -- which is generally the purpose of the prosecution when the seek "youthful offender" indictments -- client faced a minimum mandatory sentence of 1 1/2 years in the house of correction.  After initially retaining another attorney (with whom they were unhappy), Client's parents hired Attorney Yannetti.  Both of Client's friends pled guilty to all 31 charges they faced and both were prepared to testify against Client.  Today, despite the strength of the prosecution's case against Client, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor to dismiss 20 of the 31 charges Client faced.  In addition, Client admits to 9 of the charges as a juvenile and is placed on probation for those counts.  Client only admits to two "carrying of a firearm" indictments as a youthful offender -- and is not sentenced as an adult.  Instead, he is committed to the Department of Youth Services.  He therefore will obtain counseling and treatment rather than being warehoused in a prison cell.  Client may be released after as a few as six months.  Result: Twenty of Thirty-One Charges Dismissed, Client sentenced as a Juvenile and Avoids a Minimum Mandatory House-of-Correction Sentence.

January 22, 2010
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 0101-CR-5292
Client, a 33 year-old college graduate working for the state, had a felony charge of Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon on her criminal record for the last eight years.  Fearing that potential future employers might hold this information against her, Client hired Attorney Yannetti to petition the court to seal this case.  Today, Attorney Yannetti succeeds in having all records of this case permanently sealed. As a result, Client can now truthfully answer on any job or official application that she has never been arrested, charged or convicted of any crime. Result: Case Permanently Sealed.

January 22, 2010
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 0901-CR-5711
Client, a 21 year-old college student, was charged with Affray and Disorderly Conduct as a result of allegedly have been part of a group of young men who beat up a homeless man.  The prosecutor was eager to convict Client when the case first arrived on his desk back in August. Today, after several months of investigation and negotiation, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor to recommend pre-trial probation.  Client therefore admits to no wrongdoing and -- as long as he successfully complies with the terms of his pre-trial probation -- the case will be dismissed with no repercussions for Client's record. Result: Case Dismissed.

January 20, 2010
Boston Municipal Court
Brighton Division
Docket No. 0808-CR-0872
Client, a 57 year-old attorney, was charged with Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Unlawful Possession of a Class D Controlled Substance as a result of a search warrant tha had been conducted at his apartment.  When Client had moved here from California, he stored his firearm in an appropriate facility but failed to properly store his ammunition.  He also allegedly had marijuana in his bedroom.  Client initially hired another lawyer, who failed to persuade the district attorney's office not to go forward with the charges.  Client then hired Attorney Yannetti.  Today, after several months of negotiation -- including appeals to highest-level decision-makers in the D.A.'s Office -- Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor to dismiss the marijuana charge and recommend pre-trial probation on the ammunition charge.  Client therefore admits to no wrongdoing and -- as long as he successfully complies with the terms of his pre-trial probation -- the case will be dismissed with no repercussions for Client's record.  Result: Case Dismissed.

January 19, 2010
Dedham District Court
Docket No. 0954-CR-1851
Client, a 17 year-old high school student, was arrested after being pulled over for a motor vehicle violation.  Client allegedly had in his car individual baggies containing marijuana, a marijuana grinder, a scale, a box of plastic bags and other drug paraphernelia.  As a result, he was charged with Possession of a Class D Controlled Substance with the Intent to Distribute.  With no prior criminal record, Client faced the prospect of severely damaging his ability to apply to a good college and/or to have a good career thereafter.  Client's parents hired Attorney Yannetti to minimize the damage to Client's future.  After several court dates, Attorney Yannetti today persuades both the assistant district attorney and the judge to dismiss all charges.  Client does not admit to any wrongdoing, he is not placed on any type of probation -- the case simply ends today with a dismissal.  Result: Case Dismissed.

January 15, 2010
Brookline District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, allegedly threatened his brother-in-law with a weapon after a verbal argument got out of hand in his home.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him at the clerk magistrate's hearing.  Today, Attorney Yannetti worked in conjunction with the attorney for Client's brother-in-law to persuade the police officer and the assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue against Client.  Client never appears before a judge. This case will therefore never appear on his criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

January 5, 2010
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 1001-CR-0021 and -0022
Clients -- two brothers in their 20's -- were in Boston visiting a friend for the weekend.  While out at a bar one night, they allegedly got into a dispute with the doorman and a police officer.  Both brothers were arrested for disorderly conduct.  Their father hired Attorney Yannetti.  Today, when both brothers were scheduled to be arraigned, Attorney Yannetti persuaded the judge and prosecutor to dismiss their cases prior to arraignment.  This means that there will be no public record of the case -- and both brothers will maintain clean criminal records.  Result: Case Dismissed Before Arraignment.

December 31, 2009
Wrentham District Court
Docket No. 0957-CR-0854
Client, a 37 year-old married man with no prior criminal record, was charged with "open and gross lewdness."  A cashier at a pharmacy had reported to the police that when Client brought his purchases to the counter to pay for them, his erect penis was exposed outside his jeans.  A store video captured the incident.  If convicted, Client faced the prospect  of a felony conviction and eventual sex offender registration.  Client retained Attorney Yannetti to help him avoid those catastrophic consequences.  Today, after several months of investigation and negotiation, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor to recommend pre-trial probation.  Client admits to no wrongdoing and after 18 months -- as long as he successfully complies with the terms of his pre-trial probation -- the case will be dismissed with no repercussions for Client's record. Result: Case Dismissed.

December 8, 2009
Quincy District Court
Docket No. 0956-CR-5725
Client, a 21 year-old man, was already on probation for illegal possession of a class D controlled substance when he was arrested again for the same offense.  The police therefore charged him with "second offense possession of a class D controlled substance."  If convicted on this subsequent offense, Client would face a potential house-of-correction sentence for having violated his probation by committing a new crime.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to help him avoid going to jail.  After negotiating with the district attorney's office for six weeks, Attorney Yannetti today persuades the prosecutor to lower the charge to "first offense possession of marijuana," and to dismiss the case upon the payment of $500 in court costs.  The judge agrees to accept this disposition of the case.  Client therefore admits to nothing, receives no conviction and this case is over today with no ramifications to Client's probation or criminal record.  Result: Case Dismissed.

November 27, 2009
Boston Municipal Court
Roxbury Division
Docket No. 0902-CR-4669
Client, a graduate student at a prestigious university, was in the U.S. on a student visa from Israel.  His girlfriend, who had a history of mental illness, called 911 during an argument and Client was arrested and charged with Domestic Assault and Battery.  When the police arrived, they allegedly saw Client's girlfriend bleeding from the mouth with scratches to the back of her neck.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to fight the charge.  Attorney Yannetti prepared extensive motions in limine and memoranda of law in preparation for today's trial date.  When the case is called for trial, Attorney Yannetti's motion to dismiss is granted by the judge.  Result: Case Dismissed.

November 24, 2009
Cambridge District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a first-year student at a prestigious law school, faced a felony complaint of Malicious Damage to a Motor Vehicle, as a result of a past "road rage" incident.  While biking to school one morning, Client allegedly pounded the hood of the car driven by a middle-aged woman, then "keyed" the whole side of her car.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him at the clerk magistrate's hearing.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the alleged victim, the police, and the assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue against Client.  Client only needs to pay the $500 insurance deductible of the alleged victim and the application for complaint against him will be dismissed.  Client never appears before a judge. This case will therefore never appear on his criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

November 23, 2009
Cambridge District Court
Docket No. 0952-CR-0908
Client, an 18 year-old high school senior, was observed by the police engaging in a hand-to-hand drug transaction.  Before the police descended upon Client's car, they heard the alleged buyer say to Client, "I'll be calling you for more of this stuff."  The police then separated Client from the alleged buyer and found some marijuana on the floor of Client's car.  When the police found two buds of marijuana in the pocket of the alleged buyer, he told the police that he had just purchased them from Client for $40.  The police then found two $20 bills in Client's pocket and the box for a digital scale in the car.  As a result, Client was charged with Distribution of a Class D Controlled Substance.  If convicted, Client faced the prospect of a potential house-of-correction sentence, a permanent entry on his criminal record, and a loss of his driver's license for two years.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to fight the charge.  Attorney Yannetti takes the case to trial today.  Result: Not Guilty Verdict after trial.

November 20, 2009
Taunton District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 37 year-old businessman going through a contentious divorce, faced a complaint of Domestic Assault and Battery.  His wife had called the police to allege that when she arrived at his house to pick up their children, Client grabbed at her, tried to shove a telephone down her shirt and pushed at her.  After his wife applied for a criminal complaint against him, Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him at the clerk magistrate's hearing.  Today, after a hard-fought hearing which featured the testimony of several witnesses, Attorney Yannetti persuades the assistant clerk magistrate not to find probable cause for any crime.  As a result, no complaint issues against Client. Client never appears before a judge. This case will therefore never appear on his criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

November 19, 2009
Boston Municipal Court
West Roxbury Division
Docket No. 0906-CR-1752
Client, a third-year student at a prestigious law school, was arrested and charged with Domestic Assault and Battery as a result of a 911 call placed by his long-time girlfriend to the Boston Police.  When the police arrived, they allegedly learned that a neighbor had seen the girlfriend crying outside Client's apartment.  His girlfriend allegedly told the police that Client had banged her face against the floor during a fight inside the apartment, then threw her out.  The police allegedly observed bruising and swelling to the girlfriend's face.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to fight the charge.  After investigating, Attorney Yannetti scheduled the matter for trial today.  Pointing out conflicting statements by Client's girlfriend, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge to dismiss this case over the strenuous objection of the prosecutor.  Result: Case Dismissed.

November 2, 2009
Waltham District Court
Docket No. 0812-CR-0368
Client was charged with Assault and Battery as a result of an alleged incident of Domestic Violence between his wife and him.  The incident in question led his wife to file for divorce, and she very much wanted Client to be prosecuted in criminal court.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to fight the charge.  After months of investigation and negotiation, Attorney Yannetti proposes creative conditions of probation that ultimately convince the district attorney's office to soften its stance on the case.  Today, both the prosecutor and the judge agree to place Client on pre-trial probation.  He admits to no wrongdoing and after one year -- as long as he successfully complies with the terms of his pre-trial probation -- the case will be dismissed with no repercussions for Client's record. Result: Case Dismissed.

October 30, 2009
Boston Municipal Court
East Boston Division
Docket No. 0805-CR-1015
Client, the local station manager for an airline, hired Attorney Yannetti in 2007 to fight charges that he had embezzled approximately $36,000.00 over the course of a year from his employer.  On January 20, 2009, Attorney Yannetti persuaded a judge to allow his motion to dismiss the case.  Client thereafter rehired Attorney Yannetti to petition the court to seal the case.  Today, Attorney Yannetti succeeds in having all records of this case permanently sealed. As a result, Client can now truthfully answer on any job or official application that he has never been arrested, charged or convicted of any crime. Result: Case Permanently Sealed.

October 23, 2009
Framingham Juvenile Court
Docket No. DL 09-F-0163
Client, a middle-school student, allegedly grabbed and pushed a 10 year-old fellow student at a bus stop.  As a result, the boy suffered a broken bone in his arm, lost a tooth and chipped a second tooth.  Client was charged with assault and battery. Client's mother hired Attorney Yannetti to preserve Client's clean criminal record.  Today, after several months of negotiation, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor and the judge to place Client on pre-trial probation.  Client therefore does not plead delinquent or guilty and admits to no wrongdoing.  As long as he completes twenty hours of community service and does not get arrested again, the case will be dismissed with no repercussions for Client's criminal record. Result: Case Dismissed.

October 21, 2009
Brighton Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 0908-CR-0687
Client, a 24 year-old man who works at a software development company, was arrested in May after a female student had reported that Client had masturbated in her presence in the elevator of a local college dormitory.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to resolve this case and minimize the damage to client's record and reputation.  Today, after several months of negotiation, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor to reduce the charge from "Open and Gross Lewd and Lascivious Behavior" (which could have set the stage for Client ultimately having to register as a sex offender) to "Indecent Exposure" (which poses no such risk).  Additionally, Attorney Yannetti convinces the judge to continue the case without a finding, so that no conviction results.  Result: Client avoids the more serious offense and avoids a conviction entirely.

October 16, 2009
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 1977-56 and 1977-61
Client was convicted in 1977 of unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute.  At the time, Client was a recent immigrant from Trinidad & Tobago.  For the next thirty years, Client led a productive life here in the U.S., gaining notoriety as a singer for a popular reggae band.  He was shocked to learn that he now faced deportation as a result of his 1977 convictions in the Boston Municipal Court.  Client retained Attorney Yannetti to try to reverse the convictions so that he would be able to avoid deportation.  Attorney Yannetti then investigates this matter and conducts the appropriate legal research, which results in a motion for new trial and a 22-page memorandum to support it.  On September 17, 2009, after a hearing before a B.M.C. judge, Attorney Yannett's motion for new trial was allowed and the conviction was reversed.  Today, the prosecutor announces in court that the district attorney's office will not appeal the judge's ruling.  Client's record therefore no longer contains those serious felony convictions.  He can no longer be deported.  Result: Motion for New Trial Allowed, Case Dismissed and Client avoids almost certain deportation.

October 16, 2009
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 0901-CR-3288
Client, an excellent University student who wants to become a veterinarian, was charged with credit card fraud.  She allegedly was at a bar with some friends when she found an apparently abandoned pocket book in the ladies room.  A little under the influence of alcohol, client allegedly proceeded to use a credit card from that pocket book to buy a round of drinks at the bar and was -- not surprisingly -- caught for doing so and arrested.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to help her to avoid a criminal conviction that would ruin her chance for further schooling and ruin her chance for her chosen career.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades both the prosecutor and the judge to place Client on pre-trial probation.  Client therefore does not plead guilty and admits to no wrongdoing.  As long as she completes twenty hours of community service and does not get arrested again, the case will be dismissed with no repercussions for Client's criminal record. Result: Case Dismissed.

October 14, 2009 
Boston Municipal Court
Chelsea Division
Docket No. 0814-CR-3681
Client was charged with domestic assault and battery after an eyewitness saw him strike his girlfriend in public.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to fight the charge, which had been brought pursuant to General Laws Chapter 209A.  Today, when the case was scheduled for trial, the judge allowed Attorney Yannetti's motion to dismiss the complaint.  Result: Case Dismissed.

September 15, 2009 
Boston Municipal Court
Dorchester Division
Docket No. 0807-CR-4579
Client was charged with possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute within a school zone.  If convicted, Client faced a minimum mandatory sentence of two years in the house of correction.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to fight the charges.  Attorney Yannetti filed a motion to suppress the drugs that were found.  Back in March, a full hearing was held on Attorney Yannetti's motion to suppress, during which Attorney Yannetti argued that the police had violated Client's constitutional rights by searching him on the day in question.  Today, after the judge allowed the motion to suppress, the prosecutor announced that the district attorney's office would not appeal the judge's ruling.  As a result, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge to dismiss the complaint.  Result: Motion to Suppress Allowed, Case Dismissed.

September 9, 2009
Orleans District Court
Docket No. 0826-CR-1880
Client, an 50 year-old technical writer for a software company, was vacationing down the Cape last summer and went to the beach.  While body-surfing in the ocean, Client allegedly molested a 13 year-old girl by grabbing her leg and placing his hand underneath her bikini bottom.  After the girl's mother reported Client's conduct to the lifeguards on the beach, the lifeguards reportedly watched Client following other young girls around in the water.  As a result, Client was charged with indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 years of age.  If convicted, Client faced incarceration in the house of correction for up to 2 1/2 years.  Client would also have had to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti, who in turn hired an investigator to unearth exculpatory evidence.  Attorney Yannetti also retained a forensic psychologist, who was prepared to testify regarding the issues of "suggestibility" and "confirmatory bias," in order to counter the lifeguards' anticipated testimony.  Today, when Attorney Yannetti answered "ready for trial," the prosecutor offered a deal whereby Client would only admit to simple assault and battery and would be placed on probation for two years.  Client elected to take the offer so that he would not risk having to register as a sex offender and be sentenced to the house of correction.  Result: Client Avoids the Sex Offender Registry and Avoids a House-of-Correction Sentence.

September 8, 2009
Dedham District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, an 88 year-old elderly woman, was driving in a parking lot when she allegedly drove into a building then backed up at high rate of speed and hit four parked cars.  When approached by the responding police officers, Client appeared to be disoriented.  Client's family hired Attorney Yannetti to prevent a criminal charge of "operating to endanger" from issuing against Client.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades both the police officer and the assistant clerk magistrate that the application for complaint should not issue against Client -- as long as Client surrenders her driver's license. Client never appears before a judge. This case will therefore never appear on her criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

September 3, 2009
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 19 year-old college student, was allegedly caught shoplifting at a upscale department store in Boston -- for the second time in a six month period.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent her at the clerk magistrate's hearing.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades both the police officer and the assistant clerk magistrate that the application for complaint should not issue against Client -- despite the prior shoplifting incident. Client never appears before a judge. This case will therefore never appear on her criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

September 2, 2009 
Brockton District Court
Docket No. 0915-CR-4011
Client was charged with domestic assault and battery after his wife called 911 to report that Client had pushed her onto their bed, put his hand around her throat and told her that he wanted to kill her.  Client admitted to the police that he had in fact pushed his wife during an argument.  If convicted, Client faced certain deportation, as he had entered the U.S. on a student visa.  Today, on a pre-trial hearing date, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor and the judge to dismiss the entire case against Client. Result: Case Dismissed.

September 1, 2009
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 0901-CR-3288
Client was charged with domestic assault and battery as a result of allegedly hitting his wife several times while she held their 8 month-old baby in her arms.   When the police arrived, Client admitted that he had in fact hit his wife.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to help him to avoid a criminal conviction.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades both the prosecutor and the judge to place Client on pre-trial probation.  Client therefore does not plead guilty and admits to no wrongdoing.  As long as he completes a certified batterer's program and does not get arrested again, the case will be dismissed with no repercussions for Client's criminal record. Result: Case Dismissed.

August 31, 2009
Clinton District Court
Docket No. 0968-CR-1074
Client, a 38 year-old accountant, got very drunk and unruly at the wedding of his friend, to the point where the police had to be called.  Before the police arrived, Client fell over from intoxication and suffered injuries to his head.  When the police arrived, Client was covered in blood but was resisting medical attention.  He allegedly ripped a neck brace off, pushed a police officer, ripped the officer's shirt, fought the police while they tried to arrest him and cut open an officer's finger during the struggle.  As a result, Client faced charges of assault and battery on a police officer, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to help him resolve this matter.  Client had one prior criminal case, an OUI (DUI) which was continued without a finding three years ago.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor and the judge to place Client on pre-trial probation.  As long as Client avoids further trouble and refrains from drinking alcohol, this case will completely dismissed in six months, with no repercussions for Client's record.  Result: Case Dismissed.

August 26, 2009
Somerville District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client faced a charge of malicious destruction of property over $250 -- a felony -- as a result of an alleged "road rage" incident.  Client allegedly cut off another vehicle in traffic, got out of his car and punched the driver's side fender of the other vehicle, damaging it.  The middle-aged woman driving the other vehicle was terrified.  She took down Client's license plate number and called the police.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him at the clerk magistrate's hearing.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades both the police officer and the assistant clerk magistrate that the application for complaint should not issue against Client -- as long as Client pays for the damages to the woman's vehicle. Client never appears before a judge. This case will therefore never appear on his criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

August 20, 2009
Dedham District Court
Docket No. 0854-CR-1664
Client, a dental student, was arrested for OUI-2nd (operating under the influence of alcohol, having been previously convicted for OUI).  A patrol officer pulled him over after allegedly having witnessed him swerving on the road right outside the police station.  Once arrested, Client became unruly, uncooperative and verbally abusive to the officer.  While going through the booking process, Client allegedly tried to free himself from the bench to which he had been handcuffed.  Among other insults, Client allegedly swore at the officer, said the police were "worse than pedophiles," and mocked them for "keeping the streets safe."  If convicted, Client faced the prospect of losing his eligibility to become a dentist.  He would also have had to leave dental school in order to spend 14 days in an in-patient treatment program -- the minimum sentence upon conviction.  Today, however, Attorney Yannetti achieved an acquittal for Client.  Result: Not Guilty Verdict after Trial.

August 10, 2009
Framingham Juvenile Court
Clerk's Hearing
Three 14 year-old boys allegedly stole goods from a department store.  The parents of all three boys hired Attorney Yannetti to represent the boys at a joint clerk's hearing.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades both the police officer and the clerk magistrate that the application for complaint should not issue against any of the three Clients, as long as each one completes 20 hours of community service. Clients never appear before a judge.  This cases will therefore never appear on their criminal records. Result: Applications for Complaints Dismissed.

August 4, 2009
Brockton District Court
Docket No. 0815-CR-1542
Client, a 32 year-old contractor, was charged with larceny over $250, a felony, as a result of a dispute he had in 2005 with a homeowner.  Client allegedly took $80,000 from the homeowner, spent $13,000 of that money on architects, engineers and laborers, and pocketed the remaining $67,000.  After being summonsed to the police station, Client gave  a videotaped statement, during which he admitted that he owed tens of thousands of dollars to the homeowner.  Client failed to pay any of the money back.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to investigate and help him resolve this matter.  Attorney Yannetti arrives in court today ready for trial, and armed with a plethora of material to impeach the credibility of the homeowner.  After a lobby conference and hours of negotiation with the prosecutor, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge to dismiss the case against client upon the payment of $67,000.  The judge agrees to dismiss the case over the prosecutor's objection.  Result: Case Dismissed.

July 28, 2009
Dedham Juvenile Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 17 year-old high school student, allegedly stole money from a fellow student's backpack in the school locker room.  When contacted by the police, Client's parents hired Attorney Yannetti to resolve this matter.  Attorney Yannetti brought his Client into the police station to give a statement and explain his actions.  In exchange, the investigating officer agreed to schedule this matter for a clerk's hearing.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades both the police officer and the assistant clerk magistrate that the application for complaint should not issue against Client, as long as he completes 80 hours of community service. Client never appears before a judge.  This case will therefore never appear on his criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

July 8, 2009
Dedham District Court
Docket No. 0854-CR-0780
Client, a 30 year-old veteran, was charged with failing to register as a sex offender.  He had a prior continuance-without-a-finding disposition on a previous failure-to-register case back in 2005, so this was his second offense.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to help him avoid a conviction for this new charge.  Attorney Yannetti proceeded to supervise an extensive investigation, which included the analysis and written report of a forensic psychologist to confirm that Client was a very low risk to commit another offense.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuaded a judge to continue this new case without a finding, over the prosecutor's objection.  Client only needs to avoid further trouble and he will be eligible to have this case dismissed in a year.  Result: Client Avoids a Conviction for this Repeat Offense.   

July 1, 2009 
Ayer District Court
Docket No. 0848-CR-2038
Client, a 38 year-old insurance agent, allegedly falsified an insurance application on behalf of a potential customer, signed that potential customer's name to the application and submitted it to an insurance company along with a forged check in the potential customer's name.  When the check was returned for insufficient funds, the potential customer was notified by the Registry of Motor Vehicles that her driver's license was going to be suspended for her failure to insure her car.  She therefore reported the fraud to the police, who proceeded to investigate.  Client confessed to his wrongdoing.  He then hired Attorney Yannetti to minimize the damage to his otherwise clean criminal record.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuaded the judge to continue this case without a finding -- over the objection of the prosecutor, who had insisted on convictions and a hefty fine.  Client only needs to perform community service and will be eligible to have this case dismissed in 18 months.  Result: Client Avoids a Conviction on All Charges.

June 26, 2009 
Quincy District Court
Docket No. 0856-CR-3492
On May 14, 2009, Attorney Yannetti persuaded the judge to dismiss this cocaine distribution case against Client, after having first persuaded the judge to allow his motion to suppress the drugs from evidence.  Thereafter, Client re-hired Attorney Yannetti to file a motion for the return of his property -- specifically, over $3,000 in cash that had been seized from Client's pockets on the day he was arrested.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuaded the judge to return all of Client's cash to him.  Result: Motion for Return of Property Allowed.

June 22, 2009
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 0901-CR-3131
Client, a 25 year-old law student, was arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol.  The police alleged that Client sped through an intersection without stopping, drove the wrong way down a one-way street, refused to identify himself or otherwise cooperate with the police, and wound up calling the officers derogatory names before eventually breaking down and crying at the police station.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to minimize the damage to his otherwise clean criminal record.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuaded the judge to dismiss two criminal charges -- resisting arrest and failing to identify himself to the police -- over the prosecutor's objection.  On the OUI charge, Client was given the minimum loss-of-license, the minimum fees and fines, and that charge was continued without a finding.  Result: Client Has Two Criminal Charges Dismissed and Avoids a Conviction on the Remaining Charge.

June 22, 2009
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 0801-CR-8913
Client, a 30 year-old professional, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident after causing property damage on the Massachusetts Turnpike.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to try to preserve his otherwise clean criminal record.  Over the course of several months, Attorney Yannetti filed extensive discovery motions, which the judge allowed -- and with which the prosecutor had trouble complying.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuaded the judge to dismiss this case over the prosecutor's objection, because the prosecutor failed to comply with the discovery orders.  Client therefore avoids a trial and a conviction.  Result: Case Dismissed.

June 10, 2009
Dedham District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 17 year-old high school student, arrived at a party in his parent's car.  A police officer watched him get out of the car with a beer bottle in his hands -- which Client proceeded to throw into the woods.  The police also found in the trunk of the car one 12-pack of beer, another 30-pack of beer and a bottle of rum.  Client's parents hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him at the clerk magistrate's hearing, where he faced the prospect of having a minor-in-possession-of-alcohol complaint issue against him. Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades both the police officer and the assistant clerk magistrate that the application for complaint should not issue against him. Client never appears before a judge. This case will therefore never appear on his criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

June 10, 2009
Malden District Court
Docket No. 0850-CR-1362
In April of this year, this road-rage case was dismissed against Client after he had been placed on pre-trial probation and was ordered to receive anger-management counseling.  Shortly after the dismissal, Client contacted Attorney Yannetti to petition to seal this case.  Today, Attorney Yannetti succeeded in having all records of this conviction permanently sealed.  As a result, Client can now truthfully answer on any job or official application that he has never been arrested, charged or convicted of any crime. Result: Case Permanently Sealed.

June 9, 2009
Boston Municipal Court
West Roxbury Division
Docket No. 0806-CR-0847
Back on May 1, 2008, Attorney Yannetti successfully persuaded the prosecutor and the judge to place Client on pre-trial probation for this complaint alleging possession of a Class C controlled substance, underage possession of alcohol, resisting arrest and disorderly person.  Client successfully completed pre-trial probation and the case was dismissed on October 1, 2008.  Client's parents recently re-hired Attorney Yannetti to petition the court to seal this case. Today, after a hearing in court, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge to permanently seal all of the records pertaining to these charges. Result: Case Permanently Sealed.

June 3, 2009
Boston Municipal Court
East Boston Division
Docket No. 0805-CR-2342 
Client, a foreign national in the U.S. on a student visa, failed to appear for his operating-after-suspension case back in January of this year.  As a result, a warrant issued for his arrest.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to investigate and negotiate the terms of his surrender before the court.  Attorney Yannetti contacted the prosecutor and eventually convinced him to agree that the charge should be dismissed.  Today, Attorney Yannetti therefore brings Client into court to have the warrant recalled.  Attorney Yannetti then persuades the judge to dismiss the case, upon the payment of $200 court costs.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

June 1, 2009
Malden District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 20 year-old college student, was stopped by the police for a motor vehicle violation.  Client allegedly was belligerent to the police, who found multiple bags of marijuana, a digital scale, and a stolen store sign in his car.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him at the clerk magistrate's hearing, where he faced possible charges of larceny and possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades both the police prosecutor and assistant clerk magistrate that the application for complaint against Client should not issue. Client never appears before a judge. This case will never appear on his criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

May 21, 2009
Boston Municipal Court
Roxbury Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a college student on the dean's list, allegedly stole the cellphone of a fellow student on campus.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent her at the clerk magistrate's hearing, where she faced the prospect of having a larceny complaint issue against her. Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades both the police prosecutor and assistant clerk magistrate that the application for complaint against her should not issue. Client never appears before a judge. This case will never appear on her criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

May 14, 2009 
Quincy District Court
Docket No. 0856-CR-6986
Client's girlfriend called 911 to report that Client had punched her in the face.  When the police arrived at the house, she was bleeding profusely from her nose, crying hysterically, with a black eye.  The police took photos of her injuries.  Client was therefore charged with domestic assault and battery and hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him.  As the trial date approached, Attorney Yannetti filed in court several motions in limine, seeking to prohibit the prosecutor from introducing damaging evidence against Client.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge to dismiss the complaint entirely.  Result: Case Dismissed. 

May 14, 2009 
Quincy District Court
Docket No. 0856-CR-3492
Client was charged with possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute within a school zone.  If convicted, Client faced a minimum mandatory sentence of two years in the house of correction.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to fight the charges.  Attorney Yannetti filed a motion to suppress the drugs that were found, and also the $3000 in cash that Client had on his person.  Back in January, a full evidentiary hearing was held on Attorney Yannetti's motion to suppress, during which Attorney Yannetti cross-examined the arresting officer.  Today, after the judge allowed the motion to suppress, the prosecutor announced that the district attorney's office would not appeal the judge's ruling.  As a result, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge to dismiss the complaint.  Result: Motion to Suppress Allowed, Case Dismissed.

May 7, 2009
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a college student with a very bright future ahead of her, was allegedly caught attempting to steal an expensive pair of designer jeans from an upscale department store. As a result, she faced the prospect of having a larceny charge on her otherwise clean criminal record. Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent her at the clerk magistrate's hearing.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades both the police prosecutor and assistant clerk magistrate that the application for complaint against her should not issue. Client never appears before a judge. This case will never appear on her criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

May 1, 2009
Middlesex Superior Court
Woburn Division
Docket No. 2006-1436
Back on February 8, 2008, Attorney Yannetti successfully persuaded the prosecutor and the judge to dismiss two serious indictments against Client -- one for deriving support from prostitution and the other for keeping a house of ill fame.  Client thereafter re-hired Attorney Yannetti to petition the court to seal both indictments. Today, after a hearing in court, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge to permanently seal all of the records pertaining to those charges. Result: Case Permanently Sealed.

April 28, 2009 
Malden District Court
Docket No. 0850-CR-4568
Client, a data analyst hoping to become an American citizen, was charged with domestic assault and battery as a result of an alleged altercation with his wife.  When the police arrived at their home in response to a 911 call at 10:30 p.m., Client's wife told the police that Client had slapped and pushed her after discovering certain e-mails that she had sent.  The police observed scratches to Client's wife's face and head.  The district attorney's office has a well-known policy of not agreeing to a dismissal of such charges at a pre-trial date.  Today, however, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor and the judge to dismiss the entire case against Client. Result: Case Dismissed.

April 27, 2009
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 0901-CR-2635
Client, a recent college graduate working as a new associate in a local firm, was arrested for attempting to steal over $2,000 in clothing from an upscale department store.  As a result, she faced a charge of larceny over $250, a felony.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor and the judge to allow Client to be placed on pre-trial probation. This means that Client does not admit to any crime. After six months -- as long as she avoids further arrests -- the case will be dismissed with no repercussions for Client's record. Result: Case Dismissed.

April 23, 2009
Somerville District Court
Docket No. 0610-CR-2715
Back in September 2006, multiple charges of prostitution were dismissed against Client after she was indicted and the case was brought to superior court.  Client therefore hired Attorney Yannetti to petition the court to seal these district court charges. Today, after a hearing in court, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge to permanently seal all of the records pertaining to this case. Result: Case Permanently Sealed.

April 2, 2009
Cambridge District Court
Docket No. 0752-CR-3226
Back on August 8, 2008, after convincing a judge to suppress from evidence the cocaine that had allegedly been found on Client's person, Attorney Yannetti persuaded the district attorney's office to dismiss this narcotics case against Client.  Client thereafter re-hired Attorney Yannetti to petition the court to seal the case.  Today, after a hearing in court, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge to permanently seal all of the records pertaining to this case.  As a result, Client can now truthfully answer on any job or official application that he has never been arrested, charged or convicted of any crime. Result: Case Permanently Sealed.

March 26, 2009
Worcester District Court
Docket No. 9062-CR-7593
Back in 1990, represented by another attorney, Client pled guilty to shoplifting and paid a fine despite having no previous criminal record.  Client was 23 years old then.  In the ensuing years, Client graduated from school, moved out of state and became a police officer.  Client therefore contacted Attorney Yannetti to petition to seal this old conviction.  Today, Attorney Yannetti succeeded in having all records of this conviction permanently sealed.  As a result, Client can now truthfully answer on any job or official application that she has never been arrested, charged or convicted of any crime. Result: Case Permanently Sealed.

March 20, 2009
Framingham District Court
Docket No. 0849-CR-2437
Client, a married family man, was arrested for assault and battery and operating to endanger as a result of an alleged mishap on the Massachusetts Turnpike.  Client allegedly drove through the "Fast Lane" tolls without having the proper transponder in his vehicle.  When approached by a toll-taker, Client willingly provided his driver's license for identification, but refused to sign any paperwork.  When the toll-taker resisted returning his license, Client grabbed it out of the toll-taker's hands -- causing the toll-taker to lose his balance and fall face-first onto the roof of Client's vehicle.  Client then sped off.  The toll-taker broke his front teeth.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti who, after several months of negotiation, eventually persuades the toll-taker to sign an "accord and satisfication."  The toll-taker essentially agrees to tell the prosecutor that he does not wish to go forward with the case.  Today, over the prosecutor's objection, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge to dismiss the case against Client.  Result: Case Dismissed.

March 19, 2009
Dedham District Court
Docket No. 0809-CR-300 and 0809-CR-0377
Client, a law student, was arrested for domestic assault and battery, intimidation of a witness, malicious destruction of property, threats, and violation of restraining order.  The allegations were made by his ex-girlfriend, who was a law student as well.  She claimed that Client had chased her down in an apartment building, slammed her head against the wall, tackled her, pushed her head into the floor, broke her cellphone when she tried to call "911," and violated the restraining order that was subsequently issued by a judge in the aftermath of the allegations.  The case took the better part of a year to be called for trial.  In the meantime, Client graduated from law school, passed the bar exam, but could not become a lawyer unless he was acquitted of all charges.  Currently working for a prestigious law firm, Client would have lost his job if convicted of any of the many crimes with which he was charge.  Trial began yesterday.  During his cross-examination of Client's ex-girlfriend, Attorney Yannetti successfully exposes her as a liar.  Today, Attorney Yannetti achieved an acquittal of all charges for Client.  Result: Not Guilty Verdict after Trial. 

March 12, 2009 
Waltham District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a college student, was stopped in a car with marijuana in her possession -- back in December, before marijuana possession was decriminalized.  Client therefore hired Attorney Yannetti, who advises Client to request a clerk's hearing.  The clerk magistrate thereafter denies the complaint.  Client never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on her criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

March 11, 2009
Boston Municipal Court
Brighton Division
Docket No. 0908-CR-0063
Client, a 23 year-old professional, went out drinking with some friends one night.  On the way home, he allegedly was kicking a plastic gas container down the street.  At one point, while a police officer watched in horror, Client allegedly bent down near the gas container with a lit cigar in his hand.  When the police stopped him, Client allegedly admitted trying to light the gas container on fire.  He was therefore arrested for two counts of attempted arson (a felony), as well as one count of disorderly conduct.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti.  At the pre-trial conference, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor to dismiss both counts of attempted arson.  On the misdemeanor charge, Attorney Yannetti files a motion for pre-trial probation.  The prosecutor assents, and the judge allows the motion.  Client only needs to perform 40 hours of community service and the case will be dismissed with no admission of guilt.  Result: Both Felony Charges Dismissed, Misdemeanor Charge to be Dismissed.

February 23, 2009
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 0201-CR-1073
Back in 2002, represented by another attorney, Client admitted to sufficient facts to a larceny charge, despite the fact that he was not a citizen.  Several years later, married with a young child, he faced the prospect of deportation -- despite having successfully completely probation and never being charged with any other crime.  Client therefore hires Attorney Yannetti to investigate whether this old case might be re-opened.  After researching the court's file, Attorney Yannetti discovers an error in the paperwork filed with the court at the time that client admitted to sufficient facts.  Attorney Yannetti therefore files a motion for new trial.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge to allow his motion for new trial.  This case is then resolved in a fashion that will not hinder Client's attempts to become a citizen.  Result: Client's Immigration Status Preserved.

February 12, 2009
Middlesex Superior Court
Woburn Division
Docket No. 87-3487
Back in 1989, represented by another attorney, Client was sentenced to 6-8 years in state prison for a distribution of cocaine case.  In 1990, after serving part of his state-prison sentence, Client's sentence was revised to a suspended sentence.  He successfully completed probation in 1993.  By early 2009, Client had grown up, completely turned his life around, and was now a medical doctor.  Client contacts Attorney Yannetti to petition the court to seal this old conviction.  Today, Attorney Yannetti's petition to seal was successful.  As a result, Client can now truthfully answer on any job or official application that he has never been arrested, charged or convicted of any crime. Result: Case Permanently Sealed.

February 9, 2009
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a law student, went out one night during "finals" week and had too much to drink.  On his way home, he allegedly kicked in the window of a local apartment building -- for no apparent reason.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him at a clerk's hearing for the potential felony charge of malicious destruction of property.  If a complaint was issued against him, Client faced the prospect of having an entry on his criminal record, which would have severely damaged his prospects for future employment in the legal field.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police prosecutor and assistant clerk magistrate that the application for complaint against him should not issue.  Client never appears before a judge.  Client needs only to make restitution for the broken window and this case will never appear on his criminal record.   Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

February 6, 2009
Framingham Juvenile Court
Docket No. DL-08-F-0842
Client, a junior high school student, was charged with assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon, a felony, as a result of allegedly participating in a group beating of a fellow student on school grounds.  Client's parents hired Attorney Yannetti, who, after months of negotiation, eventually persuades the prosecutor to drop the felony charge.  Further, the prosecutor agrees to recommend a continuance-without-a-finding on a misdemeanor assault and battery charge.  Over the prosecutor's objection, Attorney Yannetti then persuades the judge to order that Client's probation be "unsupervised," so that he does not need to report to the courthouse every month to check in with a probation officer -- and he does not need to pay the higher fees associated with supervised probation.  Client needs only to perform 20 hours of community service and the case will be dismissed in six months.  Result: Felony Dismissed, Client avoids conviction on misdemeanor.

February 3, 2009
Dedham District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a construction manager, was under police surveillance when he allegedly distributed one-half pound of marijuana to someone else.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him.  Today, at the clerk's hearing, Attorney Yannetti cross-examines the arresting police officer.  At the conclusion of the hearing, the officer agrees to reduce the charge from distribution of marijuana to simple possession of marijuana.  When Client is eventually arraigned before a judge, he faces a substantial reduction in possible penalties -- and will almost certainly not receive a criminal conviction regarding this matter.  Result: Application for a Complaint charging Distribution of Marijuana and Conspiracy Dismissed.  Complaint issues only for simple possession of marijuana.

January 29, 2009
Quincy District Court
Docket No. 0756-CR-7625
Client was arrested for possession of a class A substance (heroin) and conspiracy to violate the controlled substances laws.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti, who files a motion to suppress the drugs that were seized from Client.  Today, when the motion to suppress was scheduled for a hearing, the district attorney's office decides not to go forward with the complaint.  Result: Case Dismissed.

January 28, 2009
Cambridge District Court
Docket No. 0852-CR-1117
Client, a young professional, allegedly smashed a window of a home one night and entered to find a young mother and her child, both terrified.  He allegedly told them that he was going to sleep there that night.  When he went over to the sofa in the living room, the mother locked her child and herself in another room and dialed "911."  The police arrived to find Client asleep on the couch.  As a result, Client was charged with breaking and entering into a dwelling with the intent to commit a felony.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti, who, after months of negotiation, eventually persuades the prosecutor to agree to drop the felony charge.  Further, the prosecutor agrees to recommend a continuance-without-a-finding on a misdemeanor charge -- breaking and entering with intent to commit a misdemeanor.  Client needs only to pay $800 in restitution for the broken window and the case will be dismissed in one year.  Result: Felony Dismissed, Client avoids conviction on misdemeanor.

January 27, 2009
Worcester District Court
Docket No. 0862-CR-11916
Client, a young professional, was arrested for possession of a class D substance as a result of a motor vehicle stop by the police.  Today, on his scheduled arraignment date, Attorney Yannetti convinces the district attorney's office that Client should not be arraigned.  Instead, Client is placed in a pre-trial diversion program.  As a result, this case will never appear on Client's criminal record.  Client only needs to perform community service and this case will be dismissed in three months, without any arraignment.  Result: Case Dismissed.

January 21, 2009
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a grave-digger from out-of-state, was in Boston for a bachelor party.  While walking on the street with his fellow party-goers, he purchased some cocaine from a street dealer, in front of a police officer.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti, who schedules the case for a clerk's hearing.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police prosecutor and assistant clerk magistrate that the application for complaint against him should not issue.  Client never appears before a judge, and this case will never appear on his criminal record.   Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

January 20, 2009
Boston Municipal Court
East Boston Division
Docket No. 0805-CR-1015
Client was the local station manager for an airline.  His employer alleged that he embezzled approximately $36,000.00 over the course of a year by skimming money from DVD rentals and liquor sales on flights.  Over the course of a year (while this felony larceny case was pending in the East Boston Division of the Boston Municipal Court), Attorney Yannetti convinced a judge to suppress many documents from evidence -- thereby damaging the prosecution's case.  Back on April 23, 2008, when the case was finally scheduled for trial, Attorney Yannetti convinced a judge to dismiss the case without prejudice.  The prosecution, however, then re-applied for a new complaint in East Boston.  Attorney Yannetti therefore filed a second motion to dismiss, before a different judge.  Today, that new judge allows Attorney Yannetti's motion to dismiss, agreeing that Client's speedy trial rights were violated.  Result: Case Dismissed.

January 16, 2009
Concord District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a graduate student, was facing a complaint for shoplifting from a local farm stand.  If the complaint had issued, Client would have had an entry on her criminal record.   Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police prosecutor and assistant clerk magistrate that the application for complaint against her should be dismissed.  As a result, a CORI check will not reveal to an inquiring employer that this case ever existed.   Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

December 18, 2008
Boston Municipal Court
Roxbury Division
Docket No. 0802-CR-2838
Client, a college instructor, was charged with domestic assault and battery as a result of an alleged altercation with his fiancee.  When the police arrived at their home in response to a 911 call at 3 a.m., Client's fiancee was sitting outside on the steps, barefoot with no jacket.  She allegedly told the responding officers that Client had threatened her, choked her and thrown her against a wall.  He then allegedly ordered her out of the apartment, throwing her clothing and cellphone on the ground in the process.  The police later found the cellphone, in two pieces, inoperable.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti, who today persuades the judge to dismiss the case over the prosecutor's objection.  Result: Case Dismissed.

December 12, 2008
Theft Investigation
Client allegedly stole in excess of $8,000 from her ex-husband by fraudulently withdrawing money from their joint account.  After a month of negotiation with her ex-husband's attorney, Attorney Yannetti convinces them not to report Client to any law enforcement agency.  Instead, her ex-husband agreed to accept restitution of the monies taken, a return of his remaining personal property and payment of his attorney's fees.  Today, the settlement agreement is finally signed and the matter is resolved amicably without police involvement.  Result: No Charges are Brought.

December 4, 2008
Newton District Court
Docket No. 0812-CR-0368
Client was charged with a felony -- assault by means of a dangerous weapon -- as a result of allegedly threatening his wife with a hammer and chasing her out of their home.  In response to a 911 call, the police arrived to find Client's wife on the street with their young child.  If convicted, Client faced the prospect of losing everything he had worked very hard to achieve -- his career and his residence in the U.S.  Even a continuance-without-a-finding disposition would have subjected him to deportation to his native country.  Client initially hired another attorney, who was not able to persuade the prosecutor to offer pre-trial probation -- a disposition that would require no admission of guilt from Client, and one which would result in the charge being dismissed.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to take the case to trial for him.  Attorney Yannetti instead proposes creative conditions of probation that ultimately convince the district attorney's office to soften its stance on the case.  Today, both the prosecutor and the judge agree to place Client on pre-trial probation.  He admits to no wrongdoing and after two years -- as long as he successfully complies with the terms of his pre-trial probation -- the case will be dismissed with no repercussions for either Client's record or his immigration status. Result: Case Dismissed.

December 2, 2008
Malicious Destruction of Property Investigation
Client, a college student with a bright future, was alleged to have forcibly removed a parking boot from his car -- damaging the pavement at his school and resulting in a missing parking boot.  Client's parents hire Attorney Yannetti to advocate that Client should not be charged with any crime and should not be punished through any judicial process at his university.  Attorney Yannetti eventually persuades the police and the school that Client was not at fault.   Result: No Charges are Brought and Client is Not Disciplined at School.

November 21, 2008
Cambridge District Court
Docket No. 0852-CR-2613
Client, a physician, allegedly drove her car down a street clearly marked "do not enter," in violation of a municipal ordinance.  When the police officer pulled her over, he learned that her driver's license had been suspended and she did not have her registration in her possession.  Client therefore faced two criminal charges and one civil infraction and hired Attorney Yannetti.  Attorney Yannetti appeared at her arraignment, having persuaded the judge to waive Client's own appearance to minimize her absence from her medical practice.  At the pre-trial conference today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the prosecutor and judge to dismiss both criminal charges upon the payment of court costs, and to enter a "Not Responsible" finding on the civil infraction.  Client therefore avoids any adverse consequences to her driver's license and criminal record.  Result: Case Dismissed.

November 14, 2008
Somerville District Court
Docket No. 0810-CR-1091
Client was charged with making several annoying telephone calls and intimidating a witness.  The prosecution alleged that for several months, Client had essentially stalked a professional athlete, whom she had "met" over the internet.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor and the judge to allow Client to be placed on pre-trial probation.  This means that Client does not admit to any crime.  After two years -- as long as she has no further contact with the professional athlete in question -- the case will be dismissed with no repercussions for Client's record. Result: Case Dismissed.

November 14, 2008
Somerville District Court
Docket No. 0810-CR-1698
In an incident of road rage, Client allegedly bolted out of his car, ran to the driver behind him and intentionally punched and broke a side rear-view mirror.  A police officer witnessed the entire confrontation, including the smashing of the mirror.  Client was arrested and charged with both malicious destruction of property and disorderly conduct.  Today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the prosecutor not to take the case to trial, and instead to allow Client to be placed on pre-trial probation.  The judge agrees.  This means that Client does not admit to any crime.  After six months, the case will be dismissed with no repercussions for Client's record. Result: Case Dismissed.

November 13, 2008
Boston Municipal Court
South Boston Division
Docket No. 0803-CR-0730
The prosecution alleged that Client had an argument one night with girlfriend, during which he allegedly grabbed her by the neck, threw her to the ground, choked her and threatened to kill her.  In response to a 911 call, the police officers arrived and noticed red marks on his girlfriend's neck.  Client had a previous felony on his record -- for assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon -- which had been continued without a finding.  As a result, he decided to retain Attorney Yannetti to pursue the best "deal" he could get regarding this new case.  After a lengthy negotiation, the prosecutor would not budge from her recommendation of a guilty finding and a conviction for Client, in light of the facts as outlined above and Client's prior history.  Nevertheless, Attorney Yannetti today persuades the judge to instead continue this case without a finding over the prosecutor's objection.  As long as Client remains arrest-free, this case will be dismissed in one year.  Result: Client Avoids a Criminal Conviction.

November 7, 2008
Peabody District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a member of the armed services, faced an application for a complaint of assault and battery, which had been brought by his ex-girlfriend.  When his ex-girlfriend had appeared at the police station, she had a black eye and red finger marks on her neck.  She alleged that Client had choked her.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to investigate.  Attorney Yannetti met in person with the investigating police detective and produced photographs and videotapes which contained exculpatory evidence.  At the clerk's hearing on October 7, 2008, Attorney Yannetti convinced the assistant clerk magistrate that if a complaint were to issue against Client, a cross-complaint should also be issued against his ex-girlfriend.  Both Client and his ex-girlfriend were scheduled to be arraigned today.  Instead, over the course of the last month, Attorney Yannetti negotiated with the police and his ex-girlfriend's attorney to avoid having Client arraigned.  Today, as a result of that successful negotiation, Client did not need to appear in court, and the application for complaint against him was dismissed prior to arraignment.  Client completely avoids having an entry on his criminal record.   Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

October 31, 2008
Lowell District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a software engineer, was stopped for driving his motorcycle 65 mph in a 35 mph zone, in a residential neighborhood.  After he failed to immediately pull over for the police, the officer charged him with the criminal offense of operating to endanger, in addition to citing him for going 30 mph over the speed limit.  Client faced a hefty speeding fine, as well as the prospect of a criminal record, so he hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him.  At the clerk magistrate's hearing today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the clerk magistrate not to issue a criminal complaint alleging operating to endanger, and to instead allow Client merely to pay the minimum fine for speeding -- saving client a criminal record and hundreds of dollars in fines on the speeding citation.   Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

October 30, 2008
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 0801-CR-1311
Client, a 22 year-old foreign national in this country on a student visa, was arrested last February after a woman had reported that Client had masturbated in her presence in the elevator of an apartment building.  During their investigation, the police unearthed a video of the entire incident which clearly showed Client masturbating and ejaculating in the woman's presence.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to somehow resolve this case without subjecting Client to deportation.  Today, after several months of negotiation, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor to reduce the charge from "Open and Gross Lewd and Lascivious Behavior" (which would have led to Client's deportation) to "Indecent Exposure" (which poses no such risk).  Additionally, Attorney Yannetti convinces the judge not to incarcerate Client for his conduct.  Result: Client avoids jail, avoids deportation, and avoids a felony conviction.

October 28, 2008
Quincy District Court
Docket No. 0856-CR-6986
Attorney Yannetti already represents Client, a 29 year-old college student, on a narcotics distribution case in Quincy District Court.  With that case pending, Client was investigated this past weekend for an alleged domestic assault and battery involving his long-time girlfriend.  After his girlfriend had called 911, the police arrived to find her bleeding from the nose, with apparent injuries to her face.  The police therefore applied for a warrant for Client's arrest.  Attorney Yannetti arrived at court with Client today, to surrender him to the warrant and have him arraigned on the new assault and battery complaint.  The prosecutor formallly asked the judge to revoke Client's bail as a result of the new case, and to hold him in custody for sixty days, until the pending narcotics case was resolved.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge not to revoke Client's bail, and instead to allow him to post further bail and remain free until both cases are resolved.  Result: Client released on bail despite the new offense.

October 16, 2008
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 0801-CR-6378
Client, a 24 year-old student finishing his last semester in college, was arrested in August for attempting to cash a counterfeit check at a local bank.  A conviction for this felony would damage Client's ability to obtain employment in an accounting firm, which was his career ambition.  Client therefore hired Attorney Yannetti.  Today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the prosecutor not to take the case to trial, and to instead allow Client to be placed on pre-trial probation.  The judge agrees.  This means that Client does not admit to any crime.  After six months, the case will be dismissed with no repercussions for Client's record. Result: Case Dismissed.

September 29, 2008
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a portfolio manager, was walking with a co-worker in downtown Boston when he passed a woman walking and smoking on the sidewalk in front of him.  He made a comment to his co-worker about his parent having passed away from lung cancer and the woman apparently took offense.  This led to an altercation between the two of them, which led to the woman calling the police to allege that Client had spit on her.  As a result, Client faced a potential complaint of assault and battery.  Client hires Attorney Yannetti, who schedules the matter for a clerk's hearing.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades an assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should be issued against Client. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

September 26, 2008
Boston Municipal Court
Roxbury Division
Docket No. 0802-CR-0518
Client, a 24 year-old college graduate, was charged with assault and battery as a result of an alleged fight with his ex-girlfriend while they were both still in college last January.  When the police arrived on scene, his ex-girlfriend was bawling outside Client's apartment building.  She reported that Client had smashed her cellphone, then grabbed and pushed her to the ground.  Client, seeking a job in the financial industry, would have had his career prospects devastated by a conviction.  Attorney Yannetti schedules the case for a jury trial.  During the trial, which began yesterday, Attorney Yannetti cross-examines Client's ex-girlfriend and exposes her as a liar.  Today, after two full days of trial, the jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty.  Result: Not Guilty Verdict after a Jury Trial.

September 22, 2008
Brookline District Court
Docket No. 0709-CR-0120
Represented by another lawyer, Client admitted last October to having committed an OUI.  He was therefore placed on probation for a year, pursuant to a "continued without a finding" disposition.  Last month, while still on probation, Client was arrested in Boston for attempting to cash a counterfeit check at a local bank.  Client was given a probation "surrender" notice.  Client hires Attorney Yannetti, who schedules the matter for a probation surrender hearing.  If the judge found that Client did indeed violate his probation, Client would have been in danger of receiving a criminal conviction and potentially being sentenced to jail.  At the hearing today, however, Attorney Yannetti instead persuades the judge that Client did not violate his probation.  As a result, Client was placed back on probation and his "continuance without a finding" disposition was preserved.  Result: A Finding of No Probable Cause, No Violation of Probation, and Client's criminal record is preserved.

September 18, 2008
Boston Municipal Court
South Boston Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, who recently began work at job placement agency, met some friends at a concert in Boston and had too much to drink.  He allegedly tried to enter a restricted area against the orders of security personnel.  When the police were called, Client allegedly resisted arrest and tried to head-butt one of the officers.  Client hires Attorney Yannetti, who speaks with the police officer involved in the arrest.  Attorney Yannetti then schedules the matter for a clerk's hearing, during which he persuades the police and an assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should be issued against Client. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

September 3, 2008
Cambridge District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a recent high school graduate, allegedly attacked a fellow student during a foos-ball game at a school function.  Client's parents hire Attorney Yannetti, who scheduled the matter for a clerk's hearing. If a complaint were to be issued against him, Client could have his future prospects for education and/or employment severely damaged. Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police and an assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should be issued against Client. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

August 21, 2008
Lowell District Court
Docket Nos. 0811-CR-0779 and 0811-CR-2987
Client was charged with being a disorderly person on two separate occasions by his campus police.  Client hires Attorney Yannetti, who, over the course of several months, makes both legal and practical arguments to the prosecutor.  Today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the prosecutor not to take the case to trial, and to instead allow Client to be placed on pre-trial probation.  The judge agrees.  This means that Client does not admit to any crime, and instead needs only to perform 50 hours of community service, remain drug and alcohol-free, and stay out of further trouble. The case will ultimately be dismissed with no repercussions for Client's record. Result: Case Dismissed.

August 15, 2008
Framingham Juvenile Court
Docket Nos. DL07-F-0395-397 and DL07-F-0406
On October 26, 2007, Attorney Yannetti succeeded in obtaining pre-trial probation for Client, a 16 year-old girl charged with assault and battery on a police officer and three other criminal charges.  Client allegedly violated the terms of her pre-trial probation, however, and her case was put back on the trial list.  Client's parents re-hired Attorney Yannetti.  Today, Attorney Yannetti succeeds in convincing the prosecutor to allow Client to continue with her pre-trial probation, with the added condition that she perform 25 hours of community service.  The judge agrees.  This means that Client still does not admit to any crime, and instead needs only to continue with her schooling and stay out of further trouble. The case will ultimately be dismissed with no repercussions for Client's record. Result: Case Dismissed.

August 13, 2008
Woburn District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a recent high school graduate, was allegedly caught shoplifting at a department store.  Attorney Yannetti schedules the matter for a clerk's hearing. If a complaint were to be issued against him, Client could have her future prospects for education and/or employment severely damaged. Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades an assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should be issued against Client. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

August 11, 2008
Springfield Superior Court
Docket No. 2006-1315
Client, a 26 year-old man, faced allegations that he and his co-defendant had robbed and shot a man on Christmas Day in 2003.  Both were charged with armed robbery by means of a handgun, assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon and assault by means of a dangerous weapon.  Both also remained at-large for several years, with warrants outstanding for their arrest.  When Client learned that the police were looking for him, he hired Attorney Yannetti.  Attorney Yannetti negotiated with the prosecutor in order to arrange for client's surrender before the court in the summer of 2006.  During the bail hearing at Client's arraignment, Attorney Yannetti succeeded in convincing the judge to allow Client to remain free on personal recognizance and also to return to his home state while the case was pending.  On June 30, 2008, Client elected to admit to the indictments after having learned that the alleged victim appeared in court on the trial date, ready to testify to the robbery and shooting.  Client's bail was therefore revoked and he was taken into custody.  Today, Attorney Yannetti argues before the judge that Client should be released from custody and instead placed on probation.  Result: Client given a "time-served" split sentence, whereby he is released from custody after spending 43 days in jail.  Client is placed on probation for five years.

August 8, 2008
Cambridge District Court
Docket No. 0752-CR-3226
Client, a college student, was charged with possession of narcotics after the police allegedly witnessed him buying cocaine from a drug dealer on a public street.  When they stopped Client, the police found the cocaine in his pocket.  Client hires Attorney Yannetti to investigate.  Attorney Yannetti files a motion to suppress all of the evidence that was seized.  On June 2, 2008, Attorney Yannetti cross-examined the arresting police detective during a hearing on that motion to suppress.  After considering all of the evidence, the legal arguments presented, and a post-hearing memorandum filed by Attorney Yannetti, the judge thereafter allowed Attorney Yannetti's motion to suppress.  Today, the prosecutor announced in open court that he would not appeal the judge's ruling -- so all charges were dismissed. Result: Motion to Suppress Allowed, Case Dismissed.

August 6, 2008
Lawrence District Court
Docket Nos. 0818-CR-0357 and 0818-CR-0359
Client, a gym manager, was charged with unlawful possession of narcotics, receiving stolen property (allegedly having in his possession two social security cards not belonging to him), unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and attaching a false license plate to his motor vehicle.  Client hires Attorney Yannetti, who files a motion to suppress the evidence that was seized.  Today, the motion to suppress was scheduled for a hearing.  Result: Motion to Suppress Allowed, Case Dismissed.

July 22, 2008
Ayer District Court
Docket Nos. 0748-CR-0577 and 0748-CR-0919
Client was on probation (pursuant to a "continued without a finding" disposition) for two separate "possession of marijuana" cases.  Given that he also had two previous "possession of marijuana" cases (for a total of four on his criminal record), he was ordered to complete the community corrections program -- which includes drug testing.  Client allegedly failed five different drug tests and failed to report for another, so his probation officer issued him a surrender notice.  If found in violation of probation, Client faced the prospect of having convictions on his record -- which would have caused him to lose his driver's license for at least one year.  Client also faced the prospect of serving time in jail.  Client hires Attorney Yannetti.  Over the course of three months, Attorney Yannetti counsels Client, works with his parents and negotiates with his probation officer.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades his probation officer and the judge to allow Client to enter a one-month residential treatment program.  Result: Client is placed back on probation despite multiple probation violations, maintains a conviction-free record, and retains his driver's license.

July 22, 2008
Ayer District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a high school student about to enter his senior year, was allegedly caught by the police while putting a case of beer in the trunk of his car.  The police therefore applied for a criminal complaint against him, for being a minor in possession of alcohol.  Less than a month ago, Client had a previous clerk's hearing (regarding a different incident, wherein he was at a underage party where there was alcohol) for the exact same charge.  The clerk magistrate, therefore, could have issued both complaints against client, potentially damaging his future prospects for education and/or employment.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police and the assistant clerk magistrate that neither complaint should be issued against Client. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

July 18, 2008
Boston Municipal Court
Roxbury Division
Docket No. 0802-CR-0642
Client, a 22 year-old college student, was charged with larceny from a building and two counts of credit card fraud.  He allegedly stole a man's wallet from a locker room, then used the credit cards to buy a baseball cap and sunglasses.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti to advocate for him.  While the criminal case was pending, Attorney Yannetti presented the prosecutor with evidence of client's mental health problems -- including proof that his medication had been dangerously increased shortly before the date of the alleged theft.  Attorney Yannetti also presented evidence of Client's stellar background.  Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor and the judge to place Client on pre-trial probation -- meaning that Client does not admit to any crime.  Client merely has to pay restitution for the stolen items and the case ultimately is dismissed with no repercussions for Client's record. Result: Case Dismissed.

July 11, 2008
Worcester District Court
Docket No. 0762-CR-10407
Client was charged with possession of stolen credit cards and uttering (using) those same stolen cards.  The state police found the stolen cards in client's wallet.  They also found stolen merchandise (and receipts) on Client's person and also in the car in which he was riding.  After his arraignment, Client hires Attorney Yannetti to investigate.  Attorney Yannetti files a motion to suppress all of the evidence that was seized.  On May 5, 2008, Attorney Yannetti cross-examined the arresting state trooper during a hearing on that motion to suppress.  After considering all of the evidence and the legal arguments presented, the judge thereafter allowed Attorney Yannetti's motion to suppress.  Today, the prosecutor announced in open court that he would not appeal the judge's ruling -- so all charges were dismissed. Result: Motion to Suppress Allowed, Case Dismissed.

June 19, 2008
Natick District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a high school student, was charged with assault and battery and malicious destruction of property for allegedly assaulting the father of one of his friends and also breaking the glass in the father's apartment door.  Attorney Yannetti scheduled the matter for a clerk's hearing and prepared witnesses to testify on Client's behalf. If a complaint were to be issued against him, Client could have his future prospects for education and/or employment severely damaged. Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades an assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should be issued against Client. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

June 3, 2008
Boston Municipal Court
West Roxbury Division
Docket No. 0806-CR-0477
Client and his wife had an argument one night that allegedly turn physical.  A neighbor called the police after allegedly hearing Client's wife scream several times in their apartment.  When the police arrived, Client's wife told them that Client had struck her, thrown her against a closet door, then unplugged the phone when she attempted to call the police.  Client therefore was charged with assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon, assault and battery, and intimidation of a witness.   The prosecution initially was unwilling to drop the charges. Client therefore hired Attorney Yannetti, who prepared the case for trial. On the trial date, Attorney Yannetti convinces the prosecutor and the judge to dismiss the case after Client's wife elected to exercise her marital privilege. Result: Case Dismissed.

May 29, 2008
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 0801-CR-0721
Client, a software engineer for an internet company, was charged with assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon for allegedly striking his ex-girlfriend with his car.  The prosecution initially was unwilling to drop the charges.  A conviction for this felony would derail Client's attempts to become a citizen.  Client therefore hired Attorney Yannetti, who prepared the case for trial.  On the trial date, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor and the judge to dismiss the case after Client's ex-girlfriend expressed a desire not to go forward.  Result: Case Dismissed.

May 23, 2008
Middlesex Superior Court
Woburn Division
Docket No. 2006-1261
Client, a 47 year-old man, was charged with raping a 27 year-old woman after allegedly meeting her at a bar.  The alleged victim believed that she had been drugged, as her last memory was being at the bar with her brother the night before.  The next morning, she woke up naked in bed with Client, who allegedly had his fingers inside her after having sex with her.  The alleged victim had no idea who Client was or how she had gotten to his hotel room.  She allegedly found her clothes in the bathtub, covered in vomit.  She wound up getting pregnant as a result of the encounter.  Today, after a week-long trial in Middlesex Superior Court, Attorney Yannetti (and his sister and co-counsel, Attorney Tanis Yannetti) achieved a Not Guilty Verdict for Client on both Rape indictments.   Result: Not Guilty Verdict after a Jury Trial.

May 2, 2008
Brookline District Court
Docket No. 0809-CR-0174
Client was allegedly caught on video stealing another woman's expensive pocketbook from the bar area of a restaurant.  Client, who often frequented that establishment, was also allegedly caught stealing tips from the bar ten days later.  Client was therefore charged with larceny over $250 (a felony) and larceny under $250 (a misdemeanor).  Attorney Yannetti eventually convinces the prosecutor to dismiss the felony charge and to recommend a continuance without a finding on the misdemeanor larceny charge.  Client needs only to make restitution for the pocketbook and its contents and the case will be dismissed in six months.  Result: Felony Dismissed, Client avoids conviction on misdemeanor. 

May 1, 2008
Boston Municipal Court
West Roxbury Division
Docket No. 0806-CR-0847
Client, an 18 year-old college student, was caught drinking beer at rowdy underage party.  Regrettably, he chose to run away when confronted by the police.  When the officer finally caught up with him, he found prescription pills in his pocket, for which Client did not have a prescription.  Client was therefore charged with possession of a Class C controlled substance, underage possession of alcohol, resisting arrest and disorderly person.  Today, Attorney Yannetti convinced both the prosecutor and the judge to place Client on pre-trial probation.  This means that Client does not admit to any crime, and instead needs only to complete 28 hours of community service and stay out of further trouble. The case will ultimately be dismissed with no repercussions for Client's record.  Result: Case Dismissed.

April 29, 2008
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 0801-CR-3248
Client, a graduate student with a clean record and a very bright future, was arrested at a high-end department store for allegedly shoplifting a designer shirt.  If this matter proceeded to an arraignment, Client would incur an entry on his criminal record, which would adversely affect his job search upon graduation.  Today -- when Client was scheduled to be arraigned on this theft charge -- Attorney Yannetti successfully convinced the prosecutor and judge to dismiss this case before his arraignment.  Client needs only to pay $250.00 in court costs and there will be no entry on his criminal record at all.  Result: Case Dismissed.

April 25, 2008
Stoughton District Court
Docket No. 0755-CR-2363
Client, a 23 year-old mover who freely admits to having a drinking problem, was arrested for OUI-2nd after allegedly driving through a stop sign and then speeding (56 mph in a 30 mph zone) down a residential street.  The arresting police officer alleged that Client was belligerent and abusive toward him.  Client ended up failing the breathalyzer test, having scored a .21 reading -- nearly triple the legal limit.  In addition to second-offense OUI, Client was charged with operating to endanger, operating after suspension (2nd offense), speeding, marked lanes violation and operating with an open container in the vehicle.  Client retained Attorney Yannetti for the purpose of negotiating a plea agreement with the prosecutor and convincing the judge to treat Client leniently.  Today, Attorney Yannetti convinced the prosecutor and judge to dismiss every criminal charge above except for OUI-2nd.  In addition, Client is found Not Responsible for the three civil infractions.  Client therefore avoids thousands of dollars in fees and fines.  Client also receives the minimum statutory disposition for OUI-2nd and will be eligible to obtain a hardship driver's license in one year.  Result: Client avoids multiple criminal convictions, avoids responsibility for civil infractions, and receives the minimum statutory disposition for the sole remaining charge.

April 23, 2008
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 0801-JC-2345
Client was the local station manager for an airline.  His employer alleged that he embezzled approximately $36,000.00 over the course of a year by skimming money from DVD rentals and liquor sales on flights.  Over the course of a year (while this felony larceny case was pending in the East Boston Division of the Boston Municipal Court), Attorney Yannetti convinced a judge to suppress many documents from evidence -- damaging the prosecution's case.  Today, when the case was finally scheduled for trial, Attorney Yannetti convinced a judge to dismiss the case entirely.  Result: Case Dismissed.

April 18, 2008
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 0701-CR-8040
Client, a fully disabled out-of-state Gulf War veteran, allegedly participated in a counterfeit check scam.  When he tried to deposit counterfeit checks into his bank account (in order to finance home improvements designed to make his residence more handicapped-accessible), the police charged him with uttering a false instrument, two counts of forgery and two counts of attempted larceny by check.  Client contacted Attorney Yannetti, who after investigating this matter agreed to represent Client pro bono publico.  For three court dates (including Client's arraignment), Attorney Yannetti successfully convinced three judges to waive Client's appearance in court, so that he would not have to travel several hours to get to Massachusetts.  Today, Attorney Yannetti finally convinces the prosecutor to file a nolle prosequi of all charges.  A nolle prosequi is the functional equivalent of an outright dismissal, as the prosecutor essentially announces that he chooses not to prosecute the case.  Client never appears in court.  Result: Case Dismissed.

April 18, 2008
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 0301-CR-0029
Back in 2003, Attorney Yannetti successfully convinced a judge to place Client on pre-trial probation, then ultimately to dismiss this felony larceny case against Client.  Five years later, Client re-hired Attorney Yannetti to petition the court to seal the official records regarding this case. Today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the judge to permanently seal the records. As a result, Client can now truthfully answer on any job or school application that he has never been arrested, charged or convicted of any crime. Result: Case Permanently Sealed.

April 16, 2008
Boston Municipal Court
Charlestown Division
Docket No. 0704-CR-0006
Back in March of 2007, Attorney Yannetti represented Client and successfully convinced the prosecutor and the judge to treat this second-offense OUI case as a first-offense OUI case.  Client was therefore placed on probation for a year and ordered to complete the first-offender program, with only a 65-day license loss (as opposed to the two-year loss that accompanies any second-offense conviction).  Beginning this past May, Client stopped reporting to his probation officer.  He also allegedly failed to complete all of the requirements for the first-offender program.  After several months of Client's failure to report as ordered, his probation officer issued a surrender notice.  Client therefore re-hired Attorney Yannetti.  Today, after several weeks of negotiation, Attorney Yannetti convinces Client's probation officer to withdraw part of the surrender notice.  Attorney Yannetti then convinces the judge to merely order Client to perform four hours of community service and terminate his probation.  Result: Client's probation to be terminated upon the completion of four hours of community service, despite Client having violated the terms of his probation.

March 31, 2008
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 0701-CR-8207
Back in January, Attorney Yannetti successfully convinced a judge to dismiss this domestic assault and battery case for Client. Thereafter, Client re-hired Attorney Yannetti to petition the court to seal the official records regarding this case. Today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the judge to permanently seal the records. As a result, Client can now truthfully answer on any job or school application that he has never been arrested, charged or convicted of any crime. Result: Case Permanently Sealed.

March 27, 2008
Westborough District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a mutual funds accountant just beginning his career at a bank, was pulled over by the police for allegedly driving with a broken headlight.  When the officer smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle, Client voluntarily turned over to him the small bag of marijuana in his possession.  Attorney Yannetti scheduled the matter for a clerk's hearing and contacted the police prosecutor to request leniency for Client.  If a complaint were to be issued against him, Client could lose his job and have his future prospects for employment damaged.  Today, Attorney Yannetti convinces an assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should be issued against Client. Client therefore maintains a completely clean criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

March 21, 2008
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 9301-CR-4483
Client was an illegal immigrant in 1993 when he was arrested for DUI shortly after first arriving in this country.  Represented by another lawyer, he ended up pleading guilty back then.  He was ordered to complete the alcohol education program, but he never did.  Instead, he left Massachusetts and remained in default with a warrant for his arrest for the past fifteen years.  Client -- who now desperately wants to become a U.S. citizen -- flew in from out-of-state so that Attorney Yannetti could bring him back to court for a probation surrender hearing.  Today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the judge to give Client another chance at the program.  Client is placed back on probation, despite having violated his probation and having remained on default for fifteen years.  Result: Client placed back on probation, despite Client having violated the terms of his probation.

March 19, 2008
Malden District Court
Docket No. 0750-CR-1904
Client was a young man with a prior criminal record, who had previously served time in the house-of-correction.  During an alleged cocaine deal with an undercover police officer in a motor vehicle, Client allegedly said to the officer, "You're not a snitch are you? We shoot snitches." Client was therefore arrested and charged with distribution of cocaine within a school zone and conspiracy to violate the narcotics laws.  If convicted of the school zone charge, Client faced the prospect of being sentenced to two years, minimum-mandatory, in the house of correction.  Attorney Yannetti answers ready for trial today, prepared to challenge Client's status as a joint venturer in the drug deal.  Before a jury is impaneled, the prosecutor offers to dismiss the school zone and conspiracy charges in exchange for Client's admission to simple distribution.  Client therefore receives a split sentence, with only six months to serve.  With good time, Client will be eligible for parole in three months.  Result: Client avoids school-zone and conspiracy charges, avoids a minimum-mandatory two-year sentence, and will be eligible for parole in three months.

March 11, 2008
Dedham Juvenile Court
Clerk's Hearing
Attorney Yannetti represented three Clients before a clerk magistrate on charges of malicious destruction of property.  Clients were three high school sophomores who were caught defacing with graffiti the bathroom in a local restaurant.  Attorney Yannetti first arranged for a meeting with the police prosecutor, then negotiated with the restaurant manager regarding restitution and letters of apology.  Today, Attorney Yannetti convinced an assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue against any of his three Clients.   All three Clients therefore maintain their completely clean records. Result: Applications for Complaints Dismissed.

March 10, 2008
Middlesex Superior Court
Lowell Division
Docket No. 1989-2234
In perhaps the biggest victory of his career -- and after a 3-week trial -- Attorney Yannetti today succeeded in achieving a Not Guilty Verdict for his Client in a First-Degree Murder case.  Client was a learning-disabled man who was arrested in 1989 because he signed a detailed typewritten confession to having murdered his next-door neighbor nine years earlier.  In 1990, represented by another lawyer, Client was convicted by a jury of 1st-Degree Murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.  Client languished in state prison for over a decade, with little or no hope of ever winning his freedom.  In 2003, his family retained Attorney Yannetti to continue a new investigation into the case begun by another attorney.  After an evidentiary hearing, Attorney Yannetti convinced a Superior Court judge that Client should receive a new trial because his former attorney had overlooked exculpatory evidence regarding another suspect.  Although the D.A.'s Office appealed that judge's ruling, Attorney Yannetti persuaded the Supreme Judicial Court in 2006 that the ruling was correct.  The S.J.C. therefore ordered that Client would indeed receive a new trial -- something that is a very rare event.  Attorney Yannetti thereafter petitioned another Superior Court judge to release Client on electronic monitoring, so that he could await his re-trial at home with his 87 year-old mother.  Client therefore won his freedom -- albeit restricted to his home -- after unjustly serving 16 years in state prison.  Trial then began on February 19, 2008.  Attorney Yannetti hired three expert witnesses to testify for the defense:  a forensic serologist, a forensic psychologist and the leading expert in the world on false confessions.  In addition, Attorney Yannetti unearthed witnesses whom the prosecution had never interviewed.  Finally, Attorney Yannetti's star witness was a former police officer who took the report regarding the other, uninvestigated suspect.  Today, Attorney Yannetti (along with his sister and co-counsel, Attorney Tanis Yannetti) succeeds in convincing the jury to reject the detailed confession signed by Client.  After a hard-fought trial with many twists and turns, Client walks from court a free man for the first time since being convicted 18 years ago.  Result: Not Guilty Verdict after a Jury Trial.  Client is Released from State Prison after unjustly serving sixteen years. 

February 25, 2008
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 0801-CR-1206
Client, an Israeli citizen, was pulled over by the police when he reversed course to avoid entering the Mass. Turnpike.  His pregnant wife was in distress and he suffered a momentary lapse in judgment.  When the state trooper discovered that Client was improperly driving on an Israeli license, he cited Client for being unlicensed and crossing four marked lanes.  Client decided to represent himself at a clerk's hearing and things did not go well for him.  In the aftermath of the hearing, Client hired Attorney Yannetti.  Today, at the arraignment, Attorney Yannetti successfully convinced the prosecutor and judge that client should be found "not responsible" (the civil equivalent of "not guilty") on all four marked lane violations.  Attorney Yannetti also convinced the prosecutor and judge to dismiss the unlicensed operation charge -- an alleged criminal violation -- on $200 court costs.  Client avoids all responsibility and needs not return to court.  Result: Criminal Charge Dismissed, Civil Charges Result in four "Not Reponsible" findings.

February 8, 2008
Middlesex Superior Court
Cambridge Division
Docket No. 2006-1436
Client, a 40 year-old foreign national, was indicted for Deriving Support from Prostitution and Keeping a House of Ill Fame as a result of a police investigation that led to the bust of an illegal massage parlor.  The "deriving support" charge is extremely serious and carries a minimum-mandatory two-year prison sentence.  A conviction for either offense would have resulted in Client being deported -- something she desperately wanted to avoid.  Over the course of a year, Attorney Yannetti fought the charges, filing and arguing several motions to dismiss.  While those motions were ultimately denied, Attorney Yannetti did convince the judge that the case against Client was weak -- and the judge specifically mentioned that fact in his ruling.  Attorney Yannetti then found a little-used statute -- Mass. General Laws Chapter 141, Section 51 -- which makes it a crime to practice massage without a license.  Today, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss both indictments, in exchange for Client's admission to violating that obscure statute.  Client agrees to pay the costs of her prosecution and receives a suspended sentence with probation for one year.  She therefore avoids a conviction for a crime involving "moral turpitude," and thus may remain in the U.S. and apply for her green card.  Result: Client avoids a minimum-mandatory prison sentence, avoids serving any time in prison at all, avoids a felony conviction and avoids being deported.

January 25, 2008
Dedham District Court
Docket No. 0754-CR-2034
Client, a 23 year-old college senior, lost his cool one afternoon during a parking lot dispute.  Client thought that an older man had driven too close to his car and nearly side-swiped him, so Client got out of his car and approached the man, who was still seated in his own parked car.  Client allegedly started yelling at the man, shaking the roof of the man's car, and spitting in his face repeatedly.  Client then allegedly punched his fist through the man's rear window.  Eyewitnesses confirmed Client's behavior and took down his license plate number.  When confronted by police, Client admitted to being in the altercation.  Client was charged with assault and battery, as well as malicious damage to a motor vehicle, which is a fifteen-year felony and a very serious charge.  Client's parents hired Attorney Yannetti.  Today, when the case was scheduled for a pre-trial conference, the clerk in court announced that Client was to be arraigned on yet another, unrelated charge, as a result of a wild party at his college residence back in September 2006.  Nonetheless, Attorney Yannetti succeeds in convincing the prosecutor to recommend pre-trial probation for Client. The judge agrees. This means that Client does not admit to any crime, and instead needs only to complete a "state courts against road rage" two-hour seminar and then stay out of further trouble. The case will ultimately be dismissed with no repercussions for Client's record.  Attorney Yannetti also convinces the prosecutor and judge to dismiss the "keeping a disorderly house" charge prior to arraignment.  Result: Case Dismissed.

January 24, 2008
Brookline District Court
Docket No. 9309-CR-1634
Fifteen years ago, Client was an illegal alien who had recently arrived in the U.S. from Brazil.  Shortly after coming to Boston, he was arrested for DUI.  His driver's license was suspended when he admitted to that charge.  He then allegedly drove in Brookline while his license was still under suspension.  He defaulted on his trial date for the operating-after-suspension charge fifteen years ago and there has been an outstanding warrant for his arrest ever since.  Today, Client flew in from out of state and Attorney Yannetti brings him to Brookline District Court, where he successfully convinces the prosecutor and judge to dismiss the case upon the payment of court costs. Result: Case Dismissed.

January 23, 2008
Boston Municipal Court
Brighton Division
Docket No. 0708-CR-1939
Client, a 19 year-old college freshman, was investigated for drug distribution on campus.  The university police department found cocaine in his bedroom, as well as individually packaged baggies of marijuana, a scale and over $900 in cash.  On his computer, the police found instant messages containing conversations about Client picking up "drug money" from customers.  His roommates told the police that Client was indeed dealing drugs.  The police sought a criminal complaint against him for possession of a class D controlled substance (marijuana) with intent to distribute, and possession of a class B controlled substance (cocaine) with intent to distribute.  Client's parents retained Attorney Yannetti, who scheduled the matter for a clerk magistrate's hearing.  At that hearing back on November 13, 2007, Attorney Yannetti convinced the assistant clerk magistrate not to charge Client with any offense involving cocaine.  Client was then arraigned before a judge and faced a single count of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.  Client, who had been ordered to stay away from campus until this case was resolved, wound up violating that order and was subsequently charged with trespassing.  Today, when the case was scheduled for a pre-trial conference, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor and the judge to dismiss the trespassing complaint.  Attorney Yannetti also convinces the prosecutor to reduce the marijuana charge from "possession with intent to distribute" to simple possession.  Client is then given a continuance without a finding until the end of May.  As long as he successfully completes his probation by staying out of further trouble, performing 25 hours of community service, staying drug-free and staying off-campus, this case will be dismissed about four months from now.  Result: Client avoids a charge of cocaine distribution, avoids a charge of marijuana distribution, has a trespass charge Dismissed, and avoids a criminal conviction on simple possession of marijuana -- as that charge will also be Dismissed four months from now.

January 9, 2008
Cambridge District Court
Docket No. 0752-CR-3257
Client, an account manager for a software company, and his wife one night had an argument that turned physical.  When the police arrived at his home in response to a 911 call, his wife told them that he had shoved her. Client admitted to a mutual shoving match and was arrested for domestic assault and battery. The prosecution initially was unwilling to drop the charges. Client therefore hired Attorney Yannetti, who scheduled the case for a pre-trial conference in an attempt to persuade the prosecutor to change her mind.  Today, Attorney Yannetti succeeded in convincing both the prosecutor and the judge to dismiss the case after Client's wife asserted her spousal privilege in open court.  Result: Case Dismissed.

January 7, 2008
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 0701-CR-8207
Client, a psychiatrist, got into a heated argument with his wife one night, causing her to call 911.  When the police arrived at his home, his wife told them that he had kicked and pushed her.  Client admitted to pushing his wife and was therefore arrested for domestic assault and battery.  The prosecution was unwilling to drop the charges.  Client therefore hired Attorney Yannetti, who scheduled the case for trial and prepared several pre-trial motions.  One of those motions -- a motion for a required finding of not guilty -- explained the corroboration rule and cited legal precedent in an attempt to convince the prosecutor to drop the case.  Today, Attorney Yannetti convinced the judge to dismiss the case after Client's wife asserted her spousal privilege in open court.  Result: Case Dismissed.

January 7, 2008
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a medical school graduate applying for his residency, was charged with shoplifting after allegedly taking some men's cologne from a downtown department store.  If a criminal complaint was issued against him, his prospects for employment would be greatly diminished.  Client hires Attorney Yannetti, who schedules the case for a clerk magistrate's hearing.  Today, Attorney Yannetti convinced the assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should be issued against Client. Client's record therefore remains completely clean. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

January 4, 2008
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 9801-CR-2782
This past Monday, Attorney Yannetti succeeded in obtaining a new trial and a "Not Guilty" verdict for Client regarding this old shoplifting case.  Over the past few days, Client wrestled with the decision of whether he should still petition the court to seal the case, in light of his aquittal.  He ultimately decided that he did indeed want to have the case sealed.  Today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the judge to permanently seal the records. As a result, Client can now truthfully answer on any job or school application that he has never been arrested, charged or convicted of any crime.  Result: Case Permanently Sealed.

January 4, 2008
Boston Juvenile Court
Docket No. DL07RO536
Client, a 17 year-old high school senior, was charged with three counts of indecent assault and battery as a result of allegedly molesting his 12 year-old cousin several times over the course of a summer.  If adjudicated delinquent, he faced potential incarceration and a requirement that he register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti while the case was still under investigation.  After a year's worth of work on the case, Attorney Yannetti finally convinces the prosecutor to dismiss one of the charges, and to reduce the remaining two charges to simple assault and battery -- a misdemeanor.  Today, Client admits to two counts of simple assault and battery and receives probation for six months.  He needs to perform seven days of community service and stay out of trouble.  As long as he complies with those terms of probation, the case will be behind him for good in six months.  Result:  One sex-offense charge is Dismissed, the other two are reduced to simple assault-and-battery and Client Completely Avoids the Sex Offender Registry.

December 31, 2007
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 9801-CR-2782
Client was given pre-trial probation for a shoplifting case in 1998.  The charge was ultimately dismissed after he successfully completed probation in 1999.  In 2007, Client hired Attorney Yannetti to petition the court to seal the official records regarding this case.  Today, Attorney Yannetti instead brought a motion for new trial, which the judge allowed.  Attorney Yannetti then convinced the judge to return a verdict of "Not Guilty."  Result: Motion for New Trial Allowed, Client found Not Guilty.

December 20, 2007
Boston Municipal Court
Brighton Division
Docket No. 0708-CR-1697
Client, a 21 year-old college student, had too much to drink while partying one night.  When she arrived at her boyfriend's condo complex at about 2:45 a.m., she took a fire extinguisher off the wall and sprayed its contents all over the complex.  A significant amount of damage was done to property and motor vehicles as a result.  The entire incident was caught on videotape.  Charged with malicious destruction of property and disorderly conduct, Client hires Attorney Yannetti, who persuasively argues that Client should be treated leniently because she had been mugged and suffered a concussion within weeks of the incident.  Attorney Yannetti succeeds in convincing the prosecutor to recommend pre-trial probation for Client. The judge agrees. This means that Client does not admit to any crime, and instead needs only to pay restitution and stay out of further trouble. The case will ultimately be dismissed with no repercussions for Client's record. Result: Case Dismissed.

December 19, 2007
Orleans District Court
Docket No. 0726-CR-0761
Client rented a motor vehicle which was then involved in a serious one-car accident.  When the police arrived, Client's girlfriend was barely conscious in the front passenger's seat.  Client was pacing back and forth on a nearby street.  The investigating officer quickly concluded Client was drunk and brought him back to the scene of the accident.  After speaking with eyewitnesses, the police charged Client with operating under the influence (OUI/DUI), leaving the scene of an accident after causing personal injury, and operating a motor vehicle recklessly.  Client hires Attorney Yannetti, who ultimately schedules the matter for trial.  Pre-trial, Attorney Yannetti files several motions in limine, asking the judge to exclude from evidence: (1) any identification of Client; and (2) his blood alcohol level.  Attorney Yannetti also prepares a persuasive motion for required finding of not guilty.  Today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the judge to dismiss all three charges over the objection of the prosecutor.  Result: Case Dismissed.

December 10, 2007
Boston Municipal Court
Roxbury Division
Clerk's Hearing
Driving home from work shortly before midnight, Client crashed his car into a guardrail.  When the state police arrived to investigate, a state trooper charged him with driving with a revoked registration and no insurance.  Client hires Attorney Yannetti, who schedules a clerk's hearing on the application for a complaint.  Today, Attorney Yannetti spoke with the state trooper prior to the hearing and demonstrated the efforts that Client took to rectify his registration and insurance problems.  The state trooper and the assistant clerk magistrate then agreed that no complaint should be issued against Client. Client's record therefore remains completely clean. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

November 27, 2007
Somerville District Court
Docket No. 0710-CR-0771
Back in April, Attorney Yannetti successfully convinced a judge to dismiss this domestic assault and battery case for Client. Thereafter, Client re-hired Attorney Yannetti to petition the court to seal the official records regarding this case. Today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the judge to permanently seal the records. As a result, Client can now truthfully answer on any job or school application that he has never been arrested, charged or convicted of any crime. Result: Case Permanently Sealed.

November 2, 2007
Framingham District Court
Docket No. 0749-CR-2687
Client, a 43 year-old local businessman, was charged with assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon (a felony) and disorderly conduct as a result of a confrontation he allegedly had at a gas station in July.  The police alleged that Client became angry when another customer cut in front of him in the gas line, that Client caused a scene, and that Client wound up pinning the other customer against his own car by striking him hard with the car door.  Within days of the incident, Client hired Attorney Yannetti, who in turn sent out an investigator to uncover the true facts.  Attorney Yannetti's investigator learned from eyewitnesses that the police version of events was in fact untrue, and that no assault and battery had taken place.  Today, the prosecutor confirmed in open court that the alleged "victim" was never struck at all.  The prosecutor therefore agreed to dismiss the ABDW charge.  Regarding the disorderly person charge, the prosecutor recommends a year of probation with mandated anger-management counseling for Client.  Attorney Yannetti objects.  The judge then agrees to continue the disorderly charge without making a finding of guilty.  Client only needs to pay $180.00 in court costs and the charge will be automatically dismissed in only two months time.  Result: The most serious charge against Client is Dismissed, and Client Avoids a Criminal Conviction on the remaining charge -- which will also be Dismissed two months from now.

October 26, 2007
Framingham Juvenile Court
Docket Nos. DL07-F-0395-397 and DL07-F-0406
Client, a 16 year-old girl, had a clerk's hearing in February regarding an allegation that she had committed an assault and battery upon a police officer.  The assistant clerk magistrate at the time found that probable cause existed for the complaint to issue, but agreed not to charge Client with the crime as long as she stayed out of trouble for six months.  Six weeks later, however, Client was arrested outside her parents home with alcohol and cocaine, and allegedly resisted arrest again.  As a result, Client was arraigned in court and faced four criminal charges as a result of the two above altercations.  Client's parents hired Attorney Yannetti, who advised them to place Client in a therapeutic and secure school out of state.  Over the course of several months, Client was treated for newly diagnosed emotional disorders.  Today, after advocating for Client with the prosecutor and producing proof of Client's progress, Attorney Yannetti succeeds in convincing the prosecutor to recommend pre-trial probation for Client.  The judge agrees.  This means that Client does not admit to any crime, and instead needs only to continue with her schooling and stay out of further trouble. The case will ultimately be dismissed with no repercussions for Client's record. Result: Case Dismissed.

October 19, 2007
Boston Municipal Court
Chelsea Division
Docket No. 0714-CR-1078
Client was charged with possession of narcotics after the police found him sleeping in a running motor vehicle.  Client was with a friend, in the parking lot of a restaurant, in the middle of the day.  The police alleged that upon approaching Client's motor vehicle, they spotted the drugs in a baggie, in plain view.  Client hires Attorney Yannetti, who files a motion to suppress the evidence that was seized.  Today, the motion to suppress was scheduled for a hearing.  Result: Motion to Suppress Allowed, Case Dismissed.

October 17, 2007
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Clerk's Hearing
The Boston Police applied for a complaint against Client because he allegedly purchased marijuana from an undercover officer.  Client, an attorney with a prestigious law firm, was embarrassed and petrified that the complaint would issue against him -- and therefore give him an entry on his criminal record.  Today, Attorney Yannetti convinced the police officer and the assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should be issued against Client.  Client's record therefore remains completely clean.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

October 10, 2007
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 0701-CR-3180
Client was charged with assault and battery on a police officer as a result of a bachelor party melee.  The altercation began when Client's friend assaulted a woman.  When the police were called to investigate, Client allegedly grabbed an officer's arm and took a swing at him.  A 28 year-old accountant, Client had a lot to lose if he were to be convicted of such a serious crime.  Over the course of five months, Attorney Yannetti negotiates with the prosecutor and the police officer involved in the altercation.  Today, Attorney Yannetti finally succeeds in convincing the prosecutor to recommend pre-trial probation for Client, and the judge goes along with it.  This means that Client does not admit to any crime, and instead needs only to perform community service and attend 10 AA meetings.  The case will ultimately be dismissed with no repercussions for Client's record.  Result: Case Dismissed.

October 3, 2007
Framingham Juvenile Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 15 year high school sophomore, was facing the issuance of a complaint against him for burning a park bench at a local skateboard park.  Client's parents hired Attorney Yannetti, who advocates on his behalf with the police prosecutor handling the clerk magistrate's hearing.  Today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the clerk magistrate not to issue the complaint -- despite her finding of probable cause.  Instead, Client will perform 20 hours of community service and complete a fire-safety course.  Client's record therefore remains completely clean.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

September 26, 2007
Brookline District Court
Docket No. 0709-CR-0492
Last month, Attorney Yannetti successfully convinced a judge to dismiss this domestic assault and battery case for Client.  Thereafter, Client re-hired Attorney Yannetti to petition the court to seal the official records regarding this case.  Today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the judge to permanently seal the records.  As a result, Client can now truthfully answer on any job or school application that she has never been arrested, charged or convicted of any crime.  Result: Case Permanently Sealed.

September 17, 2007
Stoughton District Court
Docket No. 0755-CR-1388
Client, a high school senior, was charged with Rape as a result of an encounter that allegedly occurred back in May and involved a female classmate.  Client hires Attorney Yannetti, who advocates for him and negotiates with the prosecutor over the course of several months.  Eventually, the prosecutor agrees to hold a probable cause hearing in district court before presenting any evidence to a grand jury for possible indictment.  Today, the alleged victim fails to appear in court for the probable cause hearing.  Attorney Yannetti succeeds in convincing the prosecutor to file a "nolle prosequi" regarding the case -- which is the equivalent of a dismissal.   Result: Case Dismissed.

September 14, 2007
Leominster District Court
Docket No. 0761-CR-0169
Attorney Yannetti represented Client back in May and succeeded in convincing the court to dismiss the charges of operating under the influence of drugs and possession of a class E controlled substance.  Client instead received a continuance-without-a-finding on charges of operating a motor vehicle negligently and possession of a class B controlled substance.  Client proceeded to successfully complete only two months of probation before failing two random drug tests in July by being caught with cocaine in his system.  Client then re-hired Attorney Yannetti, who helped Client into drug treatment and negotiated with his probation officers in two courts over the course of two months.  Today, Client's probation officer surrendered him to the court for his probation violations -- but Attorney Yannetti convinced both the probation officer and the judge not to impose a guilty finding on either charge.  Instead, his two charges will remain continued without a finding, to the original termination date of May 2008.  Client needs only to be evaluated for further drug treatment and remain drug and alcohol-free until then.  Result: Client surrendered for his probation violations, but still avoids any criminal conviction, as the continuance without a finding is not revoked.

August 29, 2007
Brookline District Court
Docket No. 0709-CR-0492
Client, a 25 year-old foreign national in the U.S. on a visa and hoping eventually to obtain her green card, was charged with domestic assault and battery for allegedly hitting and scratching her husband after a verbal argument.  When the police arrested her at her home, they noticed that her husband had scratches around his neck and a laceration on his left forehead.  The prosecutor refused to dismiss the case at the pre-trial conference early this month, so Attorney Yannetti marked the case up for trial.  Attorney Yannetti answers ready for trial today, after having independently investigated the case and having determined that the police and prosecutor have no forensic evidence, nor any independent witness to the alleged crime.  Before trial begins, Attorney Yannetti moves to dismiss the case pursuant to the desires of the alleged victim.  Result: Case Dismissed.

August 28, 2007
Wareham District Court
Docket No. 0760-CR-2179
Client, a 35 year-old communications technician, was arrested for OUI after another motorist had called the State Police as a result of having witnessed Client weaving in his car all over the road.  After being stopped, Client admitted to having 4-5 drinks, then proceeded to fail several field sobriety tests.  The state trooper also found marijuana in his vehicle, adding a charge of "2nd offense possession of a class D controlled substance" to the complaint.  Client hired Attorney Yannetti for three reasons:  (1) to advance the case so that client could admit to the OUI charge and potentially obtain a "hardship" license as soon as possible; (2) to negotiate with the prosecutor in order to obtain a disposition that would allow Client to avoid a conviction for 2nd offense possession of a class substance -- which in turn would allow Client to avoid the one-year driver's license loss that would result from a conviction; and (3) to minimize the fees and fines to be imposed.  Today, Attorney Yannetti succeeded in convincing the judge -- over the prosecutor's objection and despite Client's lengthy history of motor vehicle offenses -- to continue the OUI charge without a finding of a guilty.  Attorney Yannetti also convinced the prosecutor to reduce the drug charge to simple possession of a class D substance, and not a subsequent offense.  That allowed the judge to continue that charge without a finding as well.   Finally, the prosecutor and judge agree to a "not responsible" finding on both civil infractions (marked lanes violation and driving a car with an open container of alcohol).  Client therefore avoids $600 in additional penalties for those infractions.  Result: Client avoids criminal convictions, avoids responsibility for civil infractions, and avoids a lengthy loss of his driver's license.

August 7, 2007
Lynn District Court
Docket Nos. 0613-CR-5817; 0613-CR-5832; 0613-CR-5843
Clients, an elderly woman and her two daughters, were all originally charged with shoplifting on a joint venture theory.  Back in October 2006, all three women hired Attorney Yannetti, who succeeded in convincing the prosecutor and the judge to dismiss all three cases upon the payment of $100 court costs by each Client.  All three Clients subsequently re-hired Attorney Yannetti to petition the court to seal the official records regarding these cases.  Today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the judge to seal all of the records.  As a result, each Client can now truthfully answer on any job or school application that they were never arrested, charged or convicted of these crimes.  Result: Cases Permanently Sealed.

July 25, 2007
Boston Municipal Court
Brighton Division
Docket No. 0608-CR-1706
Client, a college student, was charged with assault and battery and civil rights violations for a publicized alleged attack on an African-American law student, as a result of which the law student was injured.  Attorney Yannetti negotiates with the alleged victim's attorney, the assistant district attorney and the investigating police department until an agreement is reached.  Today, an "accord and satisfaction" is filed with the court, and all of the very serious charges pending against Client are dismissed.  Result: Case Dismissed.

July 20, 2007
Quincy District Court
Docket No. 0756-CR-0888
Client, a 29 year-old local man, was charged with assault and battery, intimidation of a witness and malicious destruction of property as a result of a bad break-up with his live-in girlfriend.  He allegedly attacked her in a parking lot, grabbed her cellphone and smashed it on the ground when she tried to call the police, then destroyed her furniture and personal belongings in their apartment.  After several months and several court dates, Attorney Yannetti first convinces the district attorney's office to dismiss both the assault and battery and intimidation of a witness charges.  Then today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the judge -- over the prosecutor's objection -- to continue the remaining charge without making a finding for six months, with unsupervised probation.  Client only needs to stay away from his ex-girlfriend, pay restitution for the damage personal property, stay out of further trouble and pay about $200 in court costs.  The remaining charge will then be dismissed as well.   Result:  Client has the two most serious charges dismissed outright, and avoids a criminal conviction on the remaining charge.

July 18, 2007
Salem District Court
Docket No. 0736-CR-0154
Client, a 26 year-old college graduate, confessed to his employers that he had stolen nearly $5,000 worth of prescription pills over a series of months from the pharmacy at which he worked as a technician.  Client was then charged in court with six counts of larceny of a drug -- a felony for which there is no district court jurisdiction.  Attorney Yannetti first convinces the district attorney's office not to indict Client so that his case will remain in district court and not be transfered to superior court.  Then today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the prosecutor to: (1) dismiss five of the six charges outright; (2) reduce the only remaining charge to simple larceny and (3) recommend a continuance without a finding on that remaining charge.  Result: Client avoids indictment, has five of six charges against him dismissed, and avoids a criminal conviction on the remaining charge.

July 18, 2007
Waltham Juvenile Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 15 year-old high school student, confessed at the police station to committing extensive graffiti damage in his home town -- to his school and local businesses.  Client's parents hire Attorney Yannetti to negotiate with the police and to represent Client at his clerk magistrate's hearing.  Today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the clerk magistrate not to issue a complaint against Client, thus preserving his criminal record.  Client only needs to make restitution and perform 14 hours of community service and the application for complaint will be dismissed.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

July 16, 2007
Suffolk Superior Court
Docket No. 2002-1326
Client, a 41 year-old man with a long criminal record, was held in jail without bail since May. Client had been placed on probation back in 2003 with a 2 ½ year suspended sentence hanging over his head -- then failed to report to his probation officer and did not comply with any of the terms of his probation. While on probation, Client was arrested for a new 2nd-offense OUI case, then was arrested again for an assault and battery case in which the police allege that Client had broken his girlfriend's leg. Client retained Attorney Yannetti in a desperate attempt to be released on bail until his probation surrender hearing -- which is only eleven days away. Today, Attorney Yannetti convinces a Suffolk Superior Court judge to release client on cash bail, with the stipulation that he wear an electronic bracelet and report to this probation surrender hearing as scheduled. Result: Client released on bail. 

June 28, 2007
Marlboro District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a mother of two who is in the process of applying for a green card, was facing a felony larceny charge as a result of allegedly stealing $317 worth of goods from a department store.  If a complaint had issued against her today, it might have affected her immigration status. At the clerk magistrate's hearing today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the clerk magistrate and police prosecutor not to issue the criminal complaint. Client only needs to pay $100 in court costs and she avoids prosecution. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

June 20, 2007
Natick District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, an immigrant applying for citizenship, was facing a felony larceny charge as a result of allegedly embezzling over $1600.00 from her employer.  If a complaint had issued against her today, it would have stained her otherwise clean criminal record.  At the clerk magistrate's hearing today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the clerk magistrate not to issue the criminal complaint.  Client only needs to perform eight hours of community service and she avoids prosecution.   Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed. 

June 13, 2007
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 0101-CR-0771
Client, a 45 year-old man with a long criminal record, was previously represented by another lawyer when he pled guilty to a felony charge of assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon.  Client was placed on probation at that time, with a 2 ½ year suspended sentence hanging over his head.  While on probation, Client failed to provide a DNA sample, required of those who have been convicted of a felony.  As a result, his probation was not terminated as scheduled.  Client then was arrested for a new domestic assault and battery case where the police allege that he bloodied his girlfriend's mouth.  Client was also arrested for an unrelated felony larceny case, where the police allege that he stole over $50,000 from an elderly couple.  Client then hired Attorney Yannetti, who worked with the State Police and the Suffolk County Jail to allow Client to belatedly provide the required DNA sample.  Today, Attorney Yannetti convinces Client's probation officer and the judge not to impose the 2 ½ year suspended sentence that Client was facing.  Instead, Client's probation is terminated today and he avoids having to serve any time in jail despite the two new arrests. Result: Probation terminated and Client is discharged from further probation.

June 5, 2007
Boston Municipal Court
Brighton Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a college senior, was stopped twice for speeding in a two-week period.  Regarding the first citation, Client paid the ticket (for driving 85 mph in a 55 mph zone) without contacting an attorney.  The second officer to stop him, however, alleged that he was driving 73 mph in a 30 mph zone and charged him with the criminal offense of operating to endanger as well.  At the clerk magistrate's hearing today, the officer testified that his department has issued 50,000 citations in the last 18 years and the previous "record" for the highest speed ever recorded on that road had been 71 mph.  Nonetheless, Attorney Yannetti convinces the clerk magistrate not to issue a criminal complaint alleging operating to endanger, and to instead allow Client merely to pay the fine for speeding.   Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed. 

May 31, 2007
Leominster District Court
Docket No. 0761-CR-0169
Client, a professional driver who transports the elderly and the handicapped, was off-duty one night and arrested for operating under the influence of drugs, as well as possession of cocaine and pills.  Client allegedly veered off the road and crashed into the woods.  When the police arrived, Client was disoriented and paramedics reported that his heart was racing uncontrollably.  The police found in his vehicle crack cocaine, as well as several unbottled prescription pills, including promethazine, alprazolam and cyclobenzaprine.  Client admitted that the cocaine and pills were his.  If convicted of OUI-drugs or either of the narcotics possession charges, Client's driver's license would have been suspended for one year.  After several court dates,  Attorney Yannetti convinces the prosecutor to (1) dismiss the OUI-drugs charge and allow Client to admit only to operating a motor vehicle negligently;  (2) dismiss the possession of a class E controlled substance charge and allow Client to admit only to the possession of a class B controlled substance charge; (3) recommend that Client be found "not responsible" for the marked lanes civil motor vehicle infraction; and most importantly: (4) recommend that the operating negligently and possession class B charges both be "continued without a finding," meaning that Client will not lose his driver's license and will not ultimately have a criminal record if he complies with probation.  The judge agrees to adopt the agreed-upon recommendation.   Result: OUI-drugs and possession class E charges dismissed, Client retains his driver's license and avoids any criminal conviction. 

May 24, 2007
Worcester District Court
Docket No. 0662-CR-11182
Client, a self-employed businessman, was investigated by the Attorney General's Office and a grand jury for insurance fraud as a result of allegedly misreporting the true garaging location of his motor vehicle for several years.  The prosecution had a very strong case.  Over the course of several months, Attorney Yannetti works out a disposition with the prosecutor that will allow Client to avoid indictment (despite the grand jury investigation) and to resolve the case in district court.  The prosecutor, however, insisted that Client be saddled with convictions for all six charges.  Today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the judge to continue all charges without a finding upon the payment of restitution and court costs -- over the prosecutor's objection.   Result: Client avoids indictment and avoids any criminal conviction.   

May 22, 2007
Boston Municipal Court
Brighton Division
Docket No. 0708-CR-0252
Client, a foreign college student in this country on a student visa, was cited for driving an uninsured motor vehicle with a revoked registration -- two criminal charges.  Today, Attorney Yannetti convinces both the prosecutor and the judge to dismiss both charges on $150 court costs.  Most importantly, the judge agrees to dismiss the charges before Client's arraignment -- so there will be no entry at all on Client's criminal record.  Result: Case Dismissed. 

May 18, 2007
Framingham District Court
Docket No. 0149-CR-3137
Six years ago, Client was a troubled man in his early 20's with a serious drug and alcohol problem.  He was on probation in the Uxbridge District Court, having previously pled guilty to larceny of a motor vehicle, resisting arrest and carrying a dangerous weapon.  He was also on probation in the Newburyport District Court for a malicious destruction of property conviction.  While on probation in both courts, he was then re-arrested for assault and battery on a police officer, carrying a dangerous weapon, and breaking and entering into a home in Hopkinton.  He was also charged with resisting arrest because he allegedly struggled and spit blood into the face of the police officer instead of complying.  Client never appeared in Framingham District Court to answer for that new case.  For the past six years, there have been warrants outstanding for Client's arrest in all three courts and he has been "on the run."  In the fall of 2006, having cleaned up his act, dealt with his drug and alcohol issues and simply "grown up," Client contacts Attorney Yannetti.  Recognizing that he had clearly violated his probation in two courts by getting re-arrested and failing to comply with any of the terms of his probation, Client realized that he was facing prison time.  Client was rightly concerned that he might have to serve several years in jail.  Attorney Yannetti, however, negotiates a three-way agreement with Client's probation officers in Uxbridge and Newburyport, as well as with the district attorney's office in Framingham.  Result: Client resolves all three outstanding cases for a concurrent six-month house-of-correction sentence, and with time off for good behavior, Client may be released as early as August.

May 17, 2007
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 0601-CR-5873
Client, a college student, was charged with motor vehicle homicide.  Last year, he allegedly drove his car into a wall while traveling 94 mph with a blood alcohol level well over the legal limit.  Tragically, his passenger -- and best friend -- died.  If the district attorney's office insisted on prosecuting him under chapter 90, section 24G, subsection (a), Client faced possible indictment by a grand jury and a minimum mandatory one-year state prison sentence.  Over the course of several months after the accident, Attorney Yannetti persuaded the prosecutor and the victim's attorney that Client should not be indicted.  Attorney Yannetti then convinced the prosecutor to proceed under subsection (b) -- which would allow Client to avoid the minimum mandatory one-year prison sentence.  Today, Attorney Yannetti convinces a B.M.C. judge to sentence the defendant to serve 59 days in the house of correction.  When released, Client will be on probation for 5 years with the remainder of his sentence suspended, and he will have to perform 200 hours of community service.  Result: Client avoids indictment, avoids state-prison, avoids the minimum-mandatory one-year sentence, and will be released from the house of correction in July.

May 15, 2007
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Clerk Magistrate's Hearing
Client, a facilities manager, was facing a charge of attempted larceny, as a result of his alleged attempt to cash a bogus check at a check-cashing store.  Today, Attorney Yannetti successfully argues that Client was actually the victim of a mail scam.  Before trying to cash the check, Cient had been informed that he had "won a lottery drawing" held by his credit card company -- and received in the mail a bogus check that he actually believed was genuine.  Attorney Yannetti convinces the police prosecutor and the clerk magistrate that a complaint should not issue against client -- thus preserving his clean criminal record.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

May 14, 2007
Malden District Court
Docket No. 0650-CR-3986
Client, an HV/AC technician, was charged with domestic assault and battery for allegedly hitting his girlfriend.  Attorney Yannetti answers ready for trial today, after having investigated a so-called "independent witness" to the alleged assault and having uncovered exculpatory information that would demonstrate that the witness was biased and had a motive to lie.  Before a jury is impaneled, Attorney Yannetti convinces both the prosecutor and the judge to agree to dismiss the case pursuant to the desires of the alleged victim.  Result: Case Dismissed. 

May 10, 2007
Hadley District Court
Docket No. 0698-CR-0317
After having been placed on probation less than 3 months ago for a prior offense, Client, a college student, was arrested for illegally carrying a firearm.  Today, Attorney Yannetti convinces his probation officer and the judge not to sentence Client to serve any time in jail despite the new arrest.  Result: Probation terminated and Client discharged from further probation. 

May 8, 2007
Concord District Court
Docket No. 0747-CR-0530
Client, an engineer, was charged with domestic assault and battery for allegedly hitting his wife.  Attorney Yannetti convinces the prosecutor and the judge to dismiss the case at the pre-trial conference today.  Result: Case Dismissed. 

April 25, 2007
Brookline District Court
Docket No. 0609-CR-0907
Client was charged with assault by means of a dangerous weapon and reckless operation of a motor vehicle as a result of an alleged "road rage" incident.  Attorney Yannetti filed a motion to suppress statements that Client had allegedly made to the police without having been advised of his Miranda rights and without having had the interrogation videotaped.  Today, when his motion to suppress was scheduled for a hearing, Attorney Yannetti convinces the prosecutor and the judge to place Client on pre-trial probation – meaning that Client does not admit to any crime and the case ultimately is dismissed with no repercussions for Client's record.    Result: Case Dismissed.

April 24, 2007
Boston Municipal Court
Roxbury Division
Clerk Magistrate's Hearing
Client, a freshman in college, was facing a charge of Carrying a False Identification Card, a misdemeanor with potentially adverse and serious consequences that would cloud Client's otherwise bright future.  The police had allegedly found someone else's driver's license in her purse when they were preparing to have an ambulance take Client to the hospital to treat her for alcohol poisoning.  At the clerk magistrate's hearing today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the police and the clerk magistrate to refrain from issuing the complaint, in exchange for Client agreeing to perform community service.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

April 23, 2007
Woburn District Court
Docket No. 0653-CR-2212
Client was charged with illegal possession of narcotics.  His case stemmed from an arrest in the early morning hours after the police had received a call that a "suspicious" male was hanging around Starbucks well before it opened for business.  When the police arrived, Client was the only one in the area, and he ran from the police.  When the police eventually stopped him, they found marijuana and a pipe on his person.  In court, Attorney Yannetti filed a motion to suppress all of the seized evidence, alleging that the police had violated Client's constitutional rights.  After a hearing, during which Attorney Yannetti cross-examined the arresting police officer, Attorney Yannetti filed a memorandum of law with the court.  Today, the judge ruled that Attorney Yannetti's motion to suppress has been allowed.  The District Attorney's Office therefore has no evidence with which to prosecute Client.  Result: Case Dismissed. 

April 20, 2007
Quincy District Court
Docket No. 0756-CR-1926
Client was charged with Misusing a Registry of Motor Vehicles document, which is a felony carrying a potential state-prison sentence.  Clieint had allegedly bought a false inspection sticker for his motor vehicle on the black market.  Attorney Yannetti convinces the prosecutor and the judge to dismiss the case at Client's arraignment today in exchange for his payment of $100.00 in court costs.  Result: Case Dismissed. 

April 10, 2007
Somerville District Court
Docket No. 0710-CR-0771
Client was charged with domestic assault and battery for allegedly hitting his wife.  Attorney Yannetti convinces the prosecutor and the judge to dismiss the case at the pre-trial conference today.  Result: Case Dismissed. 

April 6, 2007
Cambridge District Court
Docket No. RO-69-06
Client retained Attorney Yannetti to help her obtain an extension of a restraining order against her ex-husband.  Her ex-husband had abided by the previous restraining order for approximately 11 months, but Client was still fearful of him.  At the hearing today, her ex-husband argued that the restraining order should not be extended because he wanted more contact with his ex-wife to discuss issues related to their child.  Result: Client's restraining order is extended permanently. 

March 30, 2007
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 0701-CR-1368
Client was scheduled to be arraigned today on a complaint alleging attempted larceny, as a result of his alleged attempt to cash a bogus check at a local bank.  Prior to his arraignment today, however, Attorney Yannetti successfully argues that Client was actually the victim of a mail scam.  Before entering the bank, client had been informed that he had "won a lottery drawing" held by his credit card company -- and received in the mail a bogus check that he actually believed was genuine.  Attorney Yannetti convinces the district attorney's office and the judge that Client should not be arraigned on the charge and that Client should instead be granted a clerk's hearing to contest the issuance of the complaint.  Result: Client's case is remanded for a clerk's hearing, so that no entry appears on his criminal record.

March 28, 2007
Supreme Judicial Court
Docket No. 2005-9435
Client, represented by another attorney, was convicted in 1990 of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.  Beginning in 2003, Attorney Yannetti argued in Middlesex Superior Court that Client should be granted a new trial as a result of newly discovered evidence.  A Superior Court judge eventually agreed and granted Client a new trial.  The District Attorney's Office then appealed that judge's order to the Supreme Judicial Court.  After Attorney Yannetti submitted a lengthy brief and orally argued before the full bench, the Supreme Judicial Court upheld the Superior Court judge's order and granted a new trial to Client.  Attorney Yannetti then succeeded in convincing a different Superior Court judge to order that client be released from state prison after unjustly serving 16 years.  Today, granting a final request from Attorney Yannetti, the Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the District Attorney's Office is required to pay thousands of dollars in attorney's fees to Client, as a result of the Commonwealth's unsuccessful appeal of the original Superior Court judge's ruling.  In taking the highly unusual step of awarding attorney's fees to Client, the Supreme Judicial Court specifically noted Attorney Yannetti's "thorough representation" of Client and his "successful result."   Result: Client is released from state prison after wrongfully serving 16 years.  He also is reimbursed for his attorney's fees so that Attorney Yannetti's representation was essentially "free."

March 16, 2007
Boston Municipal Court
Charlestown Division
Docket No. 0704-CR-0006
Client, a middle-aged man with a prior conviction for OUI, was charged with OUI again after allegedly having two glasses of wine and some champagne on New Year's Eve, weaving on the road, failing field sobriety tests and registering a reading of .11 after agreeing to take the breathalyzer test.  When the police applied for a criminal complaint, however, they neglected to inform the clerk of courts that this was Client's second offense.  Today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the prosecutor and the judge to allow Client to resolve the case as if he were a first-time offender.  As a result, Client avoids having to serve at least 14 days in-patient at a rehabilitation facility -- and is instead allowed to complete the one-class-per-week alcohol education course on an outpatient basis.    Result: Client placed on probation without having to serve any time in jail or in a rehabilitation facility.

March 14, 2007
Quincy District Court
Clerk Magistrate's Hearing
Client, a married college graduate, was facing a charge of indecent assault and battery on a person 14 years old or older as a result of allegedly grabbing the buttocks of a local business employee.  Attorney Yannetti contacts both the business and the police to explore a resolution outside of the criminal justice system.  At the clerk magistrate's hearing today, Attorney Yannetti succeeds in negotiating an "accord and satisfaction," whereby the alleged victim agrees not to press charges.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

March 13, 2007
Somerville District Court
Docket No. 0610-CR-2903
Client, a high school student on probation for a previous charge of possession of a class D controlled substance (marijuana), was facing multiple counts of malicious destruction of property.  Client allegedly vandalized several motor vehicles by removing multiple car emblems in the neighborhood one night.  After several court appearances, Attorney Yannetti convinces the prosecutor and judge to dismiss the case today upon reimbursement of the out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the car owners.  Result: Case Dismissed.

March 1, 2007
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Clerk Magistrate's Hearing
Client, a law student, was facing a charge of assault and battery as a result of an alleged altercation outside his law school.  Attorney Yannetti appears with two eyewitnesses who are prepared to testify on Client's behalf at the clerk's hearing.  Today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the clerk magistrate not to issue any complaint against Client.   Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

February 28, 2007
Newburyport District Court
Docket No. 0622-CR-1952
Client, a laborer on probation with a suspended sentence for a malicious destruction of property conviction, was surrendered by his probation officer as a result of alleged positive drug test results.  It was Client's third alleged violation of probation within 3 months.  Attorney Yannetti confers with representatives from the Office of Community Corrections, as well as Client's probation officer.  At Client's surrender hearing today, Attorney Yannetti negotiates a disposition that will allow client to avoid serving a sentence in the house of correction.  Result: Client placed back on probation despite the alleged violation.

February 22, 2007
Breaking & Entering Police Investigation
Client, a law student, missed his flight home for spring break last week because bad weather grounded his plane.  He wound up going out and getting very drunk that night, returning to his apartment in the early morning hours.  The police knocked on his door that morning, informing him that during the time period in which he had come home the previous night, someone fitting his description had broken into three apartments in his building and had stolen a flat-screen television and some jewelry, among other items.  Client had absolutely no memory of the night before.  Attorney Yannetti contacts the detective in charge of the case and appears at the police station with Client today to persuade the detective not to take out charges.  Result: No Charges Filed.

February 8, 2007
Westborough District Court
Docket No. 0667-CR-2433
Client, an out-of-state businessman, was charged with assault and battery as a result of allegedly improperly touching a room-service employee at the Massachusetts hotel at which he was staying.  At the pre-trial conference today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the judge to dismiss the case over the prosecutor's objection when the alleged victim fails to appear in court.  Result: Case Dismissed.

February 6, 2007
Boston Municipal Court
Brighton Division
Docket No. 0608-CR-1911
Client, a salesman, was charged with larceny over $250.00, a felony, as a result of allegedly failing to mail a camera to a customer who had purchased it from him on eBay.  Attorney Yannetti convinces the prosecutor and the judge to dismiss the case outright today in exchange for Client agreeing to refund the customer's money.  Result: Case Dismissed.

January 26, 2007
Lowell District Court
Docket No. 0611-CR-6432
Client, an architect, was charged with criminal unlawful acts in violation of the building code. Attorney Yannetti files a motion to dismiss based upon the prosecutor's failure to provide a bill of particulars as ordered.  The prosecutor strenuously objects.  After a hearing today, judge dismisses case over prosecutor's objection.   Result: Case Dismissed.

January 24, 2007
Suffolk Superior Court
Docket No. 2006-10173
Client was charged with multiple offenses carrying minimum mandatory sentences, including trafficking in cocaine, distribution of narcotics in a school zone, carrying a firearm and possession of a large capacity weapon. Client was also indicted as an "armed career criminal, level 3,” and therefore faced a minimum mandatory 15-year state prison sentence for that charge alone.  At the time of his arrest for carrying the firearm, Client had been on release after posting bail on his trafficking case -- meaning, by statute, the sentences on each case had to be consecutive and not concurrent.  The trafficking and school zone indictments carried an additional 5 year sentence, minimum mandatory, in state prison. Attorney Yannetti answers ready for trial on the trafficking case, having retained an expert forensic toxicologist to testify that the amount of cocaine in Client's possession could be consistent with personal use and not distribution of narcotics.  Result: The prosecutor agrees to dismiss the Armed Career Criminal Level 3 indictment, as well as the Trafficking in Cocaine and School Zone indictments.  Client elects to resolve all of his outstanding matters for a greatly reduced 3 1/2 year sentence -- only 3 years of which is mandatory. With credit for time served awaiting trial, Client will serve less than 3 years.

January 16, 2007
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 0501-CR-5985
Client was charged with larceny by scheme for allegedly cashing fraudulent checks, on multiple dates, at a check-cashing store.  At the pre-trial hearing today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the prosecutor and the judge that Client was not at fault. Result: Case Dismissed.

January 12, 2007
Boston Municipal Court
Roxbury Division
Docket No. 0602-CR-3842
Client, a real estate broker, was charged with assault and battery on a police officer at a Red Sox game.  At the pre-trial hearing today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the prosecutor and the judge to place Client on pre-trial probation – meaning that Client does not admit to any crime and the case ultimately is dismissed with no repercussions for Client's record. Result: Case Dismissed.

January 12, 2007
Boston Municipal Court
West Roxbury Division
Docket No. 0606-CR-3802
Client was charged with assault and battery on a police officer for allegedly interfering with the arrest of her nephew. At the pre-trial hearing today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the prosecutor and the judge to place Client on pre-trial probation – meaning that Client does not admit to any crime and the case ultimately is dismissed with no repercussions for Client's record. Result: Case Dismissed.

January 12, 2007
Framingham District Court
Docket No. JR-87-020
Client, a self-employed businessman, was charged in a 1986 case with carrying of a firearm. In 1987, he was sentenced to a minimum-mandatory one year in the house of correction. Client then defaulted in court and fled the state, never having served any portion of his sentence. Today, Attorney Yannetti brings Client back before the court and convinces the prosecutor to dismiss the carrying of firearm charge. Result: Instead of a having to serve the full year in the house of correction to which he had been sentenced, Client winds up with a only 4-month house of correction sentence – and will be eligible for parole after serving only 2 months.

January 11, 2007
Cambridge District Court
Clerk Magistrate's Hearing
Client, an executive, was facing a charge of wrongfully attaching plates to her motor vehicle.  At the clerk magistrate's hearing today, Attorney Yannetti convinces the clerk magistrate and the police prosecutor that Client was not at fault.  Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.

January 10, 2007
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 0601-CR-2964
Client was charged with shoplifting as a result of allegedly stealing six pairs of sunglasses from a store.  Client had prior offenses for shoplifting on his criminal record -- cases regarding which Client had been represented by other attorneys, and cases to which client had pled guilty upon the advice of those other attorneys.  On this new case, Attorney Yannetti enlists the court psychologist to evaluate Client for a rare sleep disorder.  The court psychologist becomes a defense witness and files a report opining that Client was not criminally responsible for the crime.  Today, Attorney Yannetti finally convinces the prosecutor and the judge to place Client on pre-trial probation – meaning that Client does not admit to any crime and the case ultimately is dismissed with no repercussions for Client's record. Result: Case Dismissed.

January 4, 2007
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Docket No. 0601-CR-2503
Client, a local union member, was charged with unlawful possession of a class C controlled substance (valium pills). Attorney Yannetti convinces the prosecutor and the judge that client would lose his job if he were forced to admit to the crime.  Attorney Yannetti also enlists the help of a police officer who happened to be in court today.  This officer was not involved in Client's arrest but could confirm issues surrounding client's union job.   Result: Case Dismissed.

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

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

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

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

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

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