Boston Sex Crime Defense Lawyer
Massachusetts Sex Offense Law
Merely being accused of a sex-crime is devastating. If convicted, you may be subject to a long prison sentence. You could also face lifetime registration under the Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry laws. Your picture and personal information would be placed on a police sex-offender web site, the result of which is that everyone in your neighborhood would know that you are a convicted sex offender. In this way, a sex-crime conviction will follow you for the rest of your life. It is vital that you consult an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as you learn you are under investigation for a sex crime.
There are three main defenses to sex-crimes charges. The appropriate defense, of course, depends on the information that a client provides to his or her lawyer. These defenses are as follows:
- The first defense would be to deny that any sexual assault occurred. A lawyer would have to persuade jurors that the alleged victim is simply not credible, and therefore there is a reasonable doubt regarding whether a crime even occurred;
- The second defense would be to admit that a sexual assault occurred, but to deny that the defendant did it. Stranger rape or stranger sexual assaults often involve photo-array, show-up or lineup identifications, all of which an experienced criminal defense lawyer may successfully attack. A skillful defense attorney may also cast doubt upon the Commonwealth's DNA or other scientific or forensic evidence, since there may have been problems with the collection, preservation or handling of trace materials.
- The third defense is consent. An alleged victim may call an incident rape or sexual assault after the fact, when in reality it was a consensual sexual act at the time. To create reasonable doubt, you will need an attorney who is a skilled cross-examiner and persuasive oral advocate.
Attorney Yannetti has defended all types of sex-crime charges, including rape, indecent assault, and battery (improper touching) on person over 14, or on a child under 14, solicitation, molestation, and indecent exposure. Attorney Yannetti has also assisted in defusing allegations without having any charges issue.
No matter what the charge, you will need an attorney who is prepared to aggressively defend you at trial -- an attorney who has the experience and skill necessary to put you in the best possible position for acquittal. Contact Attorney Yannetti to discuss your rights and options.
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Sample Sex Offense Cases:
October 18, 2011
October 4, 2011
Woburn District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 32 year-old married businessman, faced a potential complaint for Sexual Conduct for a Fee. The police alleged that Client had responded to an internet advertisement and met a prostitute at a hotel, where he paid her for sex. When confronted, Client admitted his activity to the police. Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to investigate. In advance of the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Yannetti contacted the arresting police detective to (1) request that no information appear in the local newspaper or online; (2) explain how much Client had to lose -- both personally and professionally -- if news of this charge became public. Today, at the clerk's hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police and the assistant clerk magistrate that the hearing should not go forward. No facts are read into the record and no complaint issues. As long as Client refrains from getting arrested in the next three months, there will be no clerk's hearing, he will never have to appear before a judge, and this case will never appear on his criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.
Framingham District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 57 year-old businessman, faced a potential criminal complaint for Sexual Conduct for a Fee. The police alleged that Client responded to a Craigslist ad and met a prostitute in order to pay her $100.00 for oral sex. When confronted by the police, Client gave a full videotaped confession. When Client received a summons to appear in court for an arraignment, he hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him. On August 4, 2011, Attorney Yannetti appeared with Client for his scheduled arraignment, but successfully prevented that arraignment from going forward. Instead, over the objection of the prosecutor, Attorney Yannetti persuaded the judge to remand the case to a clerk's magistrate's hearing. Today, at the clerk hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the clerk magistrate that no criminal complaint. Client never appears before a judge and maintains a clean CORI. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.
September 14, 2011
Barnstable Superior Court
Docket No. 09-067-001
Client, a 67 year-old retired man, was indicted for Indecent Assault and Battery on a Child under 14, a felony. Client's 7 year-old step-grandson reported to his mother that Client had improperly touched his penis while the boy was staying at Client's home during the summer. Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm shortly after his arrest. Attorney Yannetti spends nearly three years investigating this case and preparing it for trial. In the process, he uncovered exculpatory evidence that essentially disproved the forensic examination that had been performed on the boy. Today, on the trial date, the prosecutor agrees to reduce the sexual felony charge to a misdemeanor, non-sexual charge -- simple assault and battery. The prosecutor further agrees to recommend no jail time. Result: Sex Crime Dismissed, Felony Dismissed, Client Only Admits to Misdemeanor Assault and Battery and Receives Two Years Probation.
September 12, 2011
August 12, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 48 year-old laborer, faced a potential criminal complaint for Sexual Conduct for a Fee. The police alleged that Client picked up a prostitute in his car and negotiated to pay her $20.00 for oral sex. An officer had been surveilling the alleged prostitute and witnessed the entire exchange. Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him. Today, at the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the assistant clerk magistrate to deny the police application for a criminal complaint. Client never appears before a judge and maintains a clean CORI. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.
Lynn District Court
Docket No. 1013-CR-4330
Client, a 49 year-old businessman, originally hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him on this Indecent Exposure case in 2010. On November 17, 2010, Attorney Yannetti succeeded in persuading the judge and prosecutor to dismiss the case. Client rehired Attorney Yannetti this year to petition the court to permanently seal the file so that it will no longer appear on his CORI. Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge to seal the case. As a result, by statute, Client can now truthfully state for all purposes that he has never been arrested or charged with any crime. Result: Case Permanently Sealed.
June 14, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 45 year-old lawyer, faced a complaint for Indecent Assault and Battery. A police officer allegedly witnessed Client wander through the crowds at the finish line to the Boston Marathon, grabbing the buttocks of several women. If convicted, Client's law license would be in jeopardy. Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him. Today, at the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police and assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue. As a result, Client never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on Client's otherwise clean criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.May 17, 2011
Peabody District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 47-year-old married businessman faced a potential complaint of Indecent Assault and Battery. Client allegedly touched the breasts of a female acquaintance in a nightclub one night, deeply offending her. She reported Client to the police and led them to an eyewitness, who confirmed her version of events. Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him. At the initial clerk's hearing in April, the alleged victim pressed the police and the clerk magistrate to issue the complaint against Client. If convicted, Client faced the prospect of having to register as a sex offender. Attorney Yannetti, however, persuaded the alleged victim to postpone the clerk's hearing to another date, in order to give tempers a chance to cool and to give the parties a chance to negotiate. Today, after an extensive negotiation, Attorney Yannetti persuades the alleged victim, the police and the assistant clerk magistrate that no charges should issue against Client. As a result, he never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on his criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.April 6, 2011
March 21, 2011
"Sexting" Investigation
Client, a 15 year-old high school student, was accused of enticing and pressuring a younger female student into exposing herself on a webcam -- and recording it. When the police contacted Client's family, they hired Attorney Yannetti to protect him during the investigation. Attorney Yannetti advocates for Client with the assigned prosecutor. Today, Attorney Yannetti confirms for Client that no charges will be brought in any court. Result: No Charges Filed.
Middlesex Superior Court
Docket No. 2008-1160
Client, a 29 year-old immigrant from Africa, was indicted for four counts of Aggravated Rape, three counts of Indecent Assault and Battery and one count of Kidnapping. The prosecution alleged that Client and his roommate held a young woman against her will in their apartment and took turns raping her. When she eventually was freed, she went straight to the police. Client was arrested that day. If convicted, Client faced a lengthy state-prison sentence and certain deportation. Over the course of two years, Attorney Yannetti investigated this matter and prepared the case for trial. During the course of his investigation, Attorney Yannetti uncovered exculpatory evidence -- including (1) inconsistencies in the young woman's story; and (2) DNA evidence suggesting that Client was not a participant in any rape. Today, on the trial date, the prosecutor agrees to file a "nolle prosequi" on all indictments. That means that the trial does not go forward, the case is effectively dismissed and Client is released from further court appearances. Result: Case Dismissed.March 16, 2011
February 17, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Brighton Division
Docket No. 0908-CR-1639
Client, a 31 year-old dentist, was charged with Indecent Assault and Battery as a result of allegedly groping a young woman in a bar. After interviewing several other attorneys, Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him. Over the course of 16 months, Attorney Yannetti investigated this case, employing a private investigator to unearth further witnesses and evidence. Attorney Yannetti also negotiates with the prosecution and the young woman's attorney to achieve a disposition that would allow Client to (1) retain his license to be a dentist; and (2) avoid having to register as a sex offender. Today, on the trial date, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor and the judge to dismiss the case. Result: Case Dismissed.
Somerville District Court
February 8, 2011
Docket No. 1010-CR-0342
Client, a 41 year-old metallurgical engineer and Ph.D. student, was charged with Open and Gross Lewdness, a felony, as well as Lewd, Wanton and Lascivious Conduct. An undergraduate student at his university reported to the police that she had witnessed Client masturbating in her presence in the "quiet study" area of the library. Client, who was a permanent legal resident but faced deportation if convicted, hired Attorney Yannetti to fight the charges. Client's career, education and future were all on the line. Attorney Yannetti scheduled the case for a jury trial, which ends up lasting two full days. During his cross-examination of the alleged victim, Attorney Yannetti succeeds in pointing out that several aspects of her version of events do not add up. Today, the jury returns verdicts of not guilty on both counts. Result: Not Guilty Verdicts after Jury Trial.
Westborough District Court
January 28, 2011
Docket No. 0967-CR-1757
Client, a 29 year-old IT professional, was allegedly caught by a female bank employee masturbating in front of her when she was helping him to access his safety-deposit box. As a result, Client was charged with Open and Gross Lewdness, a felony. Client gave a full, videotaped confession to the police. Client hired Attorney Yannetti. Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge to continue the case without a finding, over the prosecutor's objection. Client only needs to complete further sex-offender treatment and this case will be dismissed. Result: Case Continued without a Finding over the Prosecutor's Objection, Client Avoids a Conviction.
Boston Municipal Court
West Roxbury Division
Docket No. 1006-CR-2696
Client, a 27 year-old immigrant, was arrested for Assault and Battery and Indecent Assault and Battery, a felony. Client and his roommate were not getting along. One night, Client allegedly came home and urinated on his roommate while he was sleeping. The roommate awoke and a fight ensued. If convicted of indecent A & B, which is a sex crime, Client would face certain deportation. Client hired Attorney Yannetti, who negotiated with the roommate, his attorney and the prosecutor, while also consulting with Client's immigration attorney. Today, the prosecutor agreed to recommend a dismissal of the indecent-assault-and-battery charge. Client instead receives a CWOF (continued without a finding) and probation for the simple assault and battery charge. Result: Sex Crime Dismissed, Client Avoids a Conviction Entirely.January 27, 2011
Waltham District Court
Docket No. 1051-CR-1250
Client, a 43 year-old IT professional, was allegedly caught by his roommate masturbating in their driveway, in full view of two young girls. As a result, Client was charged with Open and Gross Lewdness, a felony. Client gave a full, videotaped confession to the police. When Client discovered that the prosecutor was seeking to sentence him to the house of correction for a year, Client hired Attorney Yannetti. Over the course of several months, Client followed Attorney Yannetti's advice to get into a sex-offender-specific counseling. Attorney Yannetti then prepared a powerful sentencing argument in his defense. Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the judge to continue the case without a finding, over the prosecutor's strenuous objection. Client only needs to complete further sex-offender treatment and this case will be dismissed. Result: Case Continued without a Finding over the Prosecutor's Objection, Client Avoids a Conviction and Avoids a Lengthy Prison Sentence.January 21, 2011
October 20, 2010
Worcester Superior Court
Docket No. 2007-2449
Client, a 24 year-old rap singer, was indicted for Rape. He had traveled to Worcester with a friend and a female who was fan of his music. At a motel, Client allegedly forced the young woman to give him oral sex, then penetrated her vagina with his penis and also a telephone receiver. When the police investigated, they found photos on his friend's cell phone camera which featured the young woman naked and Client holding a telephone to her vagina. Client maintained that the sex was consensual and hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him. Attorney Yannetti fought this case for nearly four years, by filing extensive motions for discovery which ultimately produced exculpatory evidence. Today, three days before the trial date, the prosecutor agreed to reduce the charge to simple assault and battery and recommend a sentence of probation for one year. Client therefore avoids any sex-crime convictions avoids a prison sentence entirely. Result: Rape Charge Dismissed, Client Only Pleads to Misdemeanor Assault and Battery and Receives Probation for One Year.
Norfolk Superior Court
Docket No. 2009-0058
Client, a 29 year-old taxicab driver, was arrested for Rape of a Child with Force, and two counts of Indecent Assault and Battery on a Child under the age of 14. Client's wife's niece alleged that he had molested her at Client's home in Randolph. Client -- who had no prior record -- adamantly denied the allegations and hired Attorney Yannetti to investigate. Over the course of two years, Attorney Yannetti successfully fought the Department of Children and Family Services over access to substantial records containing demonstrably false statements made by the alleged victim. As a result, Attorney Yannetti uncovered evidence of the alleged victim's mental health problems, as well as her motive to fabricate allegations against Client. With trial less than one month away, Attorney Yannetti was well prepared to fight these indictments and presented his findings to the prosecutor. Today, the prosecutor files a nolle prosequi of all three indictments -- effectively dismissing the case without the need for a trial. Result: All Three Indictments Dismissed.September 23, 2010
Norfolk Superior Court
Docket No. 09-386
Client, a 60 year-old immigrant, was indicted for Rape of a Child and Indecent Assault and Battery. The prosecution alleged that Client had penetrated his nephew's bottom with his finger and also indecently touched his nephew's penis at a family gathering. Client originally retained another attorney but when the case was scheduled for trial, that attorney took a leave of absence from the practice of law and referred Client to Attorney Yannetti. After several months of investigation and preparation of the case, Attorney Yannetti scheduled the case for trial once again. Attorney Yannetti advised Client to reject any offer of a plea bargain and presented a witness list to the prosecution which featured family members willing to testify on Client's behalf. Today, when the case was scheduled for a final pre-trial conference -- four days before the trial date -- the prosecutor files a nolle prosequi on the case. Result: Case Dismissed.September 3, 2010
Leominster District Court
Docket No. 1061-CR-1095
Client, a 42 year-old consultant, discovered that a woman whom he had met online reported to the police that he had raped her. Client hired Attorney Yannetti, who conducted an independent investigation. The police went forward with the complaint and Client was summonsed to court for his arraignment on a complaint alleging Rape. Attorney Yannetti contacted the district attorney's office in advance of the arraignment date. The prosecutor agreed to forward a copy of the police report to Attorney Yannetti, who then pointed out the weaknesses in the Commonwealth's case -- as well as the exculpatory evidence Attorney Yannetti had uncovered. Today, at Client's scheduled arraignment date, Attorney Yannetti persuades the prosecutor to dismiss the complaint prior to arraignment, so no prosecution will occur. This charge will never appear on Client's criminal record. Result: Rape Charge 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.October 21, 2009
Boston Municipal Court
Brighton 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.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.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 to avoid a conviction for this new charge. Attorney Yannetti proceeded to supervise an extensive investigation, which included the hiring of a forensic psychologist to prepare a written report 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.April 23, 2009
Somerville District Court
Docket No. 0610-CR-2715
Client was indicted and brought to Middlesex Superior Court on prostitution charges, which resulted in the dismissal of the identical charges against Client in Somerville District Court. Once Attorney Yannetti successfully resolved the case for Client in Superior Court, Client re-hired Attorney Yannetti to petition the court to seal all district court records of the case. 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.
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.
May 23, 2008
Woburn Superior Court
Docket Number Withheld
Client was indicted for two counts of Rape. To protect his anonymity, no details of the circumstances of this case will be revealed. 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.
February 8, 2008
Middlesex Superior Court
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 seldom-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 little-known 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, avoids a felony conviction and avoids being deported.
January 4, 2008
Boston Juvenile Court
Docket No. DL07-RO-536
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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