Boston, Massachusetts Clerks Hearings Attorney
Requesting a Dismissal of Misdemeanor Charges
In Massachusetts, if the police desire to charge you with a misdemeanor that was allegedly committed outside their presence, they can not arrest you (with one notable exception, that being a charge of domestic assault and battery). Instead, the police must apply for a complaint at the local district or municipal court. You would then be entitled to a clerk magistrate's hearing -- or, a clerk's hearing, for short. The stakes at a clerk's hearing are quite high: if a complaint issues against you, the charge will appear on your criminal record and therefore would be part of any future background check. On the other hand, if a complaint does not issue against you, there is no public record of it -- and it would as if the charge never happened at all. Needless to say, a clerk's hearing is a terrific opportunity for you to keep your record clean.
Attorney David R. Yannetti represents clients facing misdemeanor criminal charges at a clerk's hearing. If you hire him at this early juncture, he would evaluate your case, reach out to the arresting officer and/or police prosecutor, speak with witnesses and prepare arguments to convince the clerk magistrate to dismiss the application for complaint against you. As a former prosecutor, Attorney Yannetti understands how to work effectively with law enforcement officers and alleged victims in order to prevent charges from issuing against his clients.
What Happens at a Clerk's Hearing?
Typically, the arresting officer will appear in court to read a report or describe for the clerk magistrate what happened in your arrest. Sometimes, the arresting officer does not appear, and instead leaves it to a police prosecutor to represent the department. In some cases, witnesses may appear as well in order to provide testimony. As the defendant, you may bring an attorney to represent you. The proceedings are not recorded and there is no public record of what transpires in a clerk's hearing. Based upon your attorney's advice, you may or may not choose to testify on your own behalf. In the end, the clerk magistrate will consider the testimony and exhibits, while entertaining oral arguments from the police officer and your attorney. If the clerk magistrate finds that there is probable cause to support the charges -- and if he or she also believes that you should be charged -- then a complaint will issue against you. If, on the other hand, your attorney can convince the clerk magistrate that there are good reasons to dismiss the case, then your criminal record will remain clean.
Why Should I hire a Defense Attorney?
Only an attorney who understands how police officers and clerk magistrates tend to view certain cases can truly lobby effectively on your behalf. Depending on your criminal record and the circumstances of your arrest, Attorney Yannetti may be able to reach out to an officer or alleged victim and convince him or her to recommend that the charges against you be dismissed. There may also be a legal basis to prevent a complaint from issuing. The danger for an unrepresented defendant is his or her ignorance of both the legal and practical aspects to a clerk's hearing. You may think that you are acting in a proper manner, while you are instead helping to convince a clerk magistrate that you should be charged after all.
If you're facing charges for shoplifting, drug possession, assault and battery, or another misdemeanor crime, Attorney Yannetti can help you prepare for a clerk magistrate's hearing. He can also take steps designed to convince the magistrate to reduce or dismiss the charges against you.
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Recent Clerk's Hearing Results:January 23, 2012
Attleboro District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 45 year-old attorney, faced a potential complaint for Operating a Motor Vehicle so as to Endanger the Lives and Safety of the Public. The police alleged that when an ambulance was speeding through a traffic jam, Client drove her car in a fast and unsafe manner, following directly and closely behind the ambulance in order to cut through traffic herself. Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to preserve her otherwise clean criminal record. Today at the clerk 's hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police prosecutor and the assistant clerk magistrate that Client should not face a criminal complaint and instead should be allowed to pay the fine for "following too closely," a civil infraction. As a result, no criminal complaint issues. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.January 18, 2012
November 21, 2011
Wrentham District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 39 year-old professional, received a summons to appear in court for a hearing on whether she should be charged with two counts of Larceny over $250, a felony and/or one count of Larceny under $250, a misdemeanor. The police alleged that while shopping one day, Client had stolen several items of clothing from an upscale clothing store. Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to preserve her otherwise clean criminal record. Today at the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police prosecutor and the assistant clerk magistrate that no criminal complaint should issue against Client. Client needs only to make restitution for the items alleged taken and the application for complaint will be dismissed in three months without ever appearing on Client's record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.
Natick District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 46 year-old administrative assistant, was summonsed to court for a clerk magistrate's hearing to determine whether she would be charged with Larceny over $250, a felony. The police alleged that Client had attempted to leave a department store with several items of clothing without having paid for them. Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to help her to avoid having a criminal record. Today at the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police prosecutor and the assistant clerk magistrate that no criminal complaint should issue against Client. Client avoids an arraignment before a judge and the application for complaint will be dismissed in three months without any impact on Client's record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.
November 14, 2011
November 14, 2011
Natick District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, an accomplished biochemist, was suspected of Shoplifting at a major retail store. Loss-prevention personnel claimed to have watched Client via a surveillance camera while she allegedly concealed several pieces of jewelry in her shopping bag and attempted to leave the store without paying for the items. Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent her. Yannetti associate, Attorney Greg L. Johnson, investigated the case. Today, at the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Johnson convinces the magistrate to deny the police officer's application for complaint. No criminal complaint issues and Client maintains her otherwise pristine criminal record. This case will not appear in any background check. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.
Attleboro District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, an immigrant and recent college graduate, was cited by the police for Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle. The police alleged that while driving on his learner's permit, Client did not have a licensed driver in the car with him. Client then ran a stop sign and smashed into another vehicle crossing the intersection. Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to preserve his clean criminal record. Today at the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Yannetti suggests that Client would be willing to pay a fine for failing to yield -- a civil infraction -- in exchange for a dismissal of the application for a criminal complaint. Both the police prosecutor and the assistant clerk magistrate agree. No criminal complaint issues against Client, Client never appears before a judge and this case will never affect his immigration status in the U.S. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.
October 28, 2011
East Brookfield District Court
October 21, 2011
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a immigrant working on a temporary visa as a financial analyst, was cited by the police for Wrongfully Attaching Registration Plates and Operating an Uninsured and Unregistered Motor Vehicle -- all criminal charges. Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him at the clerk magistrate's hearing. Today at the hearing, Attorney Greg L. Johnson persuades the clerk magistrate that no criminal complaint should issue Client. Client never appears before a judge and this case will never affect his immigration status in the U.S. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.
Concord District Court
October 18, 2011
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 44 year-old homeowner, faced a potential complaint for Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, a felony. The police alleged that Client had threatened a man and woman with a hammer when they drove onto a private road on her property. As someone who works with children and does charity work, Client could not afford to have an entry on her criminal record. To prevent that from happening, Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm. Attorney Yannetti prepared the case for a clerk magistrate's hearing. Today at the hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the clerk magistrate that no probable cause existed for any crime. As a result, the complaint is dismissed today. Client will never have to appear before a judge and this case will never appear on her criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.
Woburn District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 32 year-old married businessman, faced a potential complaint for Sexual Conduct for a Fee. The police alleged that Client had responded to an internet advertisement and met a prostitute at a hotel, where he paid her for sex. When confronted, Client admitted his activity to the police. Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to investigate. In advance of the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Yannetti contacted the arresting police detective to (1) request that no information appear in the local newspaper or online; (2) explain how much Client had to lose -- both personally and professionally -- if news of this charge became public. Today, at the clerk's hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police and the assistant clerk magistrate that the hearing should not go forward. No facts are read into the record and no complaint issues. As long as Client refrains from getting arrested in the next three months, there will be no clerk's hearing, he will never have to appear before a judge, and this case will never appear on his criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.October 12, 2011
Woburn District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a professional attending college classes at night to obtain her degree, faced a potential criminal complaint for Larceny over $250.00, a felony. The police alleged that Client participated in a large-scale shoplifting conspiracy at a retail clothing store. Clothing store loss-prevention personnel aggressively investigated this matter. They were eager to prosecute Client for having helped in the theft of thousands of dollars of merchandise. Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to preserve her clean criminal record. At the clerk magistrate's hearing today, Attorney Greg L. Johnson conducted a lengthy negotiation with loss-prevention personnel. Attorney Johnson then persuades the assistant clerk magistrate no complaint should issue. Client never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on her criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.October 12, 2011
Dedham District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a executive at a multi-national corporation, faced a potential criminal complaint for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration and Revoked Insurance. Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent her at the clerk magistrate's hearing. Today at the hearing, Attorney Greg L. Johnson persuades the clerk magistrate that the complaint should not issue -- despite the fact that Client had been driving an unregistered and uninsuranced motor vehicle for over a month. Client will never have to appear before a judge and this case will never appear on her criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.October 12, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Brighton Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, an 18 year-old college freshman, faced a potential complaint for Possession of a False Motor Vehicle Document -- a felony -- and Minor in Possession of Alcohol. The police alleged that Client bought nearly a dozen 40 ounce bottles of beers for his friends and himself. When caught, he was found to be in possession of a false driver's license that he had allegedly purchased over the internet. Client's parents hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent Client at the clerk magistrate's hearing. At the hearing today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police and the assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue. As long as Client performs 30 hours of community service and refrains from getting arrested again, he will never have to appear before a judge and this case will never appear on his criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.October 4, 2011
Framingham District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 57 year-old businessman, faced a potential criminal complaint for Sexual Conduct for a Fee. The police alleged that Client responded to a Craigslist ad and met a prostitute in order to pay her $100.00 for oral sex. When confronted by the police, Client gave a full videotaped confession. When Client received a summons to appear in court for an arraignment, he hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him. On August 4, 2011, Attorney Yannetti appeared with Client for his scheduled arraignment, but successfully prevented that arraignment from going forward. Instead, over the objection of the prosecutor, Attorney Yannetti persuaded the judge to remand the case to a clerk's magistrate's hearing. Today, at the clerk hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the clerk magistrate that no criminal complaint. Client never appears before a judge and maintains a clean CORI. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.September 29, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Brighton Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 20 year-old college student, faced a potential complaint for Attempted Breaking and Entering into a Dwelling. The police alleged that Client opened the window of an apartment in his neighborhood in an attempt to enter and steal alcohol from the occupants. When confronted, Client confessed. Client's parents hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent Client at the clerk magistrate's hearing. Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police and the clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue. As long as Client remains alcohol-free for the rest of the school and refrains from getting arrested again, he will never have to appear before a judge and this case will never appear on his criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.September 28, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Brighton Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 19 year-old college student, faced a potential complaint for Keeping a Disorderly House. The police alleged that Client and his friends hosted a loud party in an unruly neighborhood in Allston, two days before the school year was to begin. The police explained that they were trying to send a message to all of the students who lived in that area. Client's parents hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent Client at the clerk magistrate's hearing. Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police and the clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue. As long as Client performs 30 hours of community service, he will never have to appear before a judge and this case will never appear on his criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.September 15, 2011
Malden District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 34 year-old professional, faced a potential complaint for Shoplifting. Department store security personnel and investigating police officers alleged that Client had concealed items in her shopping cart to avoid having to pay for them, then left the store. Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to help preserve her clean criminal record. Today, at the clerk magistrate's hearing, Yannetti associate Greg L. Johnson persuades the clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue. Client never appears before a judge and her criminal record remains clean. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.September 12, 2011
August 24, 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.
Concord District Court
July 26, 2011
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 40 year-old mother of two small children, faced a potential criminal complaint for larceny. The police alleged that Client stole a rug that was on display outside a retail store and fled in her car. Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent her and help to preserve her clean criminal record. Today, at the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police officer and clerk magistrate that the whole incident was one big misunderstanding. The magistrate agrees not to issue the complaint, so this case will remain a private matter and never appear on Client's CORI. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.
Boston Municipal Court
July 18, 2011
West Roxbury Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 23 year-old college graduate, faced a potential criminal complaint for Possession of a Class A Controlled Substance (oxycontin). The police alleged that Client had entered and quickly departed a known "drug house," leading to the police seizing pills from him while he stood outside the drug house. If the complaint issued against him, Client would lose a promising engineering position for which he was undergoing a thorough background check. Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him. Today, at the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Greg L. Johnson convinced the assistant clerk magistrate to deny the police application for a criminal complaint. Client never appears before a judge and maintains a clean CORI. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.
Framingham District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 32 year-old engineer and businessman, faced a potential criminal complaint for Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle. Client allegedly made an illegal U-turn in heavy traffic on a busy highway -- cutting off a police officer driving in the other direction. Client is a professional with no criminal record and desperately wanted to preserve his clean record. He hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him at his clerk magistrate's hearing. Today, at the hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police and assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue. Instead, Client pays $100.00 in court costs and escapes both civil and criminal liability -- meaning that the violation will not even show up on his driving record. Client never appears before a judge and maintains a clean CORI. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.July 15, 2011
July 1, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
East Boston Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 53 year-old minister, faced a potential criminal complaint for Malicious Destruction of Property over $250,00, a felony. The police alleged that Client had damaged the door of a parked car when she and her boyfriend were moving an organ from a church that was scheduled to close. Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent her. At the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Greg L. Johnson vigorously cross-examined the owner of the damaged car, then called a second witness to testify. At the conclusion of the lengthy hearing, the assistant clerk magistrate agreed that there was no probable cause to issue the complaint. As a result the application for a felony complaint was denied and Client's clean record was preserved. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.
Boston Municipal Court
Dorchester Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a medical professional and military reservist, faced a potential complaint for Keeping a Noisy and Disorderly House in Boston. After a lengthy investigation, during which the police allegedly amassed a plethora of evidence to show that Client had been hosting unregistered and illegal after-hours parties in Boston -- they applied for a criminal complaint. Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to try to prevent the criminal complaint from issuing. Today, at the clerk's hearing, Attorney Greg L. Johnson persuades the police and assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue. As a result, Client never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on Client's otherwise clean criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.June 30, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 19 year-old college freshman, faced a potential complaint for Minor in Possession of Alcohol. Client and three friends bought alcohol from a package store using a false identification card -- while under police surveillance. If the complaint were to issue, Client faced the prospect of having an entry on his criminal record when ultimately applying for a job or graduate school. Client's parents hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent him. Today, at the clerk's hearing, Attorney Greg L. Johnson persuades the police and assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue. As a result, Client never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on Client's otherwise clean criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.June 27, 2011
Natick District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a full-time government employee and mother of three, faced a potential complaint for Shoplifting. Client allegedly tried to steal jewelry and clothing from a large retail store. If the complaint issued against her, Client would almost certainly lose her job. Client hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm to represent her. Today, at the clerk's hearing, Attorney Greg L. Johnson persuades the loss-prevention officer and the assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue. As a result, Client never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on Client's otherwise clean criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.June 23, 2011
Boston Juvenile Court
Central Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 17 year-old high school student, faced a potential complaint for Disturbing a School Assembly. Client allegedly brought a can of mace into his school. Another student discharged the can into the hallways of the school, resulting in over two dozen students being transported to the hospital by ambulance. Client's parents hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him. After contacting the police detective responsible for investigating this matter, Attorney Yannetti schedules the complaint for a clerk magistrate's hearing in an attempt to prevent any criminal charge from issuing against Client. Today, at the hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police and assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue. As a result, Client never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on Client's otherwise clean criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.June 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 18, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Brighton Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 19 year-old college student, faced a potential complaint for Minor in Possession of Alcohol after the police allegedly saw her drinking from a bottle of win in public. Her parents hired the Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm. Today, at a clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Tanis Yannetti persuades the police and the assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue. As a result, Client never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on her criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.May 17, 2011
Peabody District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 47-year-old married businessman faced a potential complaint of Indecent Assault and Battery. Client allegedly touched the breasts of a female acquaintance in a nightclub one night, deeply offending her. She reported Client to the police and led them to an eyewitness, who confirmed her version of events. Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him. At the initial clerk's hearing in April, the alleged victim pressed the police and the clerk magistrate to issue the complaint against Client. If convicted, Client faced the prospect of having to register as a sex offender. Attorney Yannetti, however, persuaded the alleged victim to postpone the clerk's hearing to another date, in order to give tempers a chance to cool and to give the parties a chance to negotiate. Today, after an extensive negotiation, Attorney Yannetti persuades the alleged victim, the police and the assistant clerk magistrate that no charges should issue against Client. As a result, he never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on his criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.May 16, 2011
Natick District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 29-year-old professional, faced a potential complaint of Shoplifting after he allegedly stole a pair of expensive sunglasses from an upscale eyewear store. Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him at the clerk's hearing. Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police and the clerk magistrate that Client should be allowed to make restitution for the sunglasses and that no complaint should issue against Client. As a result, he never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on his criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.April 26, 2011
Cambridge District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 23-year-old Ph.D. student at a prestigious university, faced a potential complaint of Shoplifting after she was stopped leaving a clothing store with unpaid items. She allegedly gave a full confession to the police. She hired Attorney Yannetti to represent her at the clerk's hearing. Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police and the clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue against Client. As a result, she never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on her criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.April 19, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Roxbury Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 20-year-old journalism major in college, faced a potential charge of Malicious Destruction of Property. The police alleged that after he had come home drunk one night, he punched and broke several light fixtures in his dormitory. He gave a full confession to the police, who applied for a criminal complaint against him. Client's family hired Attorney Yannetti, who prepares the case for a clerk magistrate's hearing. Today, at the clerk's hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police and clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue against Client. As a result, he never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on his criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.April 19, 2011
February 24, 2011
Boston Municipal Court
Roxbury Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a University scientific researcher, faced a potential charge of Violation of a Restraining Order. He and his wife were going through a bad divorce wherein both wanted full custody of their young son. His wife took out a restraining order against him after reporting to the police that he had struck her. Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him. On November 24, 2010, Attorney Yannetti succeeded in persuading a West Roxbury Clerk Magistrate to deny his wife's application for a criminal complaint against him. After that, Client's wife applied for a separate criminal complaint in the Roxbury Division of the B.M.C. and the police scheduled her application for a clerk's hearing. If charged and convicted, Client would have faced deportation -- and he would not be able to obtain custody of his son. Today, at the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Yannetti once again exposes Client's wife as a liar. Over the objection of her attorney and the police, the complaint does not issue against Client. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.
Boston Municipal Court
January 7, 2011
Central Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 31 year-old flight attendant, faced a potential complaint for Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon and Assault and Battery. A fellow flight attendant alleged that Client had attacked her in the ladies' room at a night club, by throwing a glass at her and punching her in the face. Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent her at the clerk magistrate's hearing. Attorney Yannetti investigates and prepares a defense of the charges that includes counter-allegations against the other flight attendant. Today, Attoney Yannetti persuades the police and the assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue against Client. As a result, Client never appears before a judge and she maintains her clean criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Denied.
Boston Municipal Court
Dorchester Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client was originally arrested for Domestic Assault and Battery and Malicious Destruction of Property. On September 30, 2010, Attorney Yannetti persuaded the judge to dismiss the complaint, over the objection of the prosecutor and the police department. Aggrieved, the police and prosecutor re-applied for a new complaint, hoping to re-start the prosecution. Today, at the clerk magistrate's hearing regarding their application for a new complaint, Attorney Yannetti persuades the assistant clerk magistrate to deny the application. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.December 29, 2010
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Clerk's Hearing
Clients, two 19 year-old university students, were allegedly caught red-handed leaving a liquor store after having purchased alcohol with fake ID's. If complaints were to have issued against these young women, they would have entries on their CORI (Massachusetts criminal record). Both students hired Attorney Yannetti to represent them. Today, at the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the police and the magistrate that no complaint should issue against either Client. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.December 7, 2010
Dedham District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 45 year-old orthopedic assistant, faced a potential complaint consisting of more than 20 counts of Illegal Possession of a Firearm, as well as Possession of a Class D Controlled Substance with the Intent to Distribute, as a result of a search warrant conducted at her home. Client hired Attorney Yannetti, who contacts the lead police investigator. At a meeting at the police station, Attorney Yannetti persuades the investigator that Client's ex-boyfriend was responsible for the guns and drugs -- not Client. Today, at the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the investigator and the assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue against Client. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.November 24, 2010
November 10, 2010
Boston Municipal Court
West Roxbury Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a highly educated Canadian national working as a researcher at a prestigious Massachusetts University, is going through a bitter divorce. His wife took out a restraining order against him and reported to the police that he had struck her. As a result, the police applied for a criminal assault-and-battery complaint against Client. Both Client's wife and her attorney desperately wanted the complaint to issue against Client, because a criminal conviction would ultimately lead to Client's deportation -- and he would lose any chance he had to obtain custody of their young son. Today, at the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Yannetti exposes Client's wife as a liar. Over the objection of her attorney and the police, the complaint does not issue against Client. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 22 year-old female university student, faced a potential charge of Assault and Battery. Client allegedly became very intoxicated one night when she got into a public dispute with two men in a hotel lobby. Client allegedly knocked one of the men off-balance on an escalator, causing him to fall down and suffer serious injuries. A hotel video camera captured the entire incident. Client's father hired Attorney Yannetti to try to keep this offense from appearing on Client's criminal record. At the initial clerk magistrate's hearing on September 29, 2010, Attorney Yannetti agreed with the police and the injured man's attorney to postpone the hearing in order to attempt to reach a civil settlement. Today, after an acceptable settlement had been reached, the police and the injured man agree to withdraw the complaint. Client never appears before a judge, so her criminal record remains clean. Result: Application for Complaint Withdrawn.October 28, 2010
Somerville District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 46 year-old school teacher, faced a potential charge of Leaving the Scene of an Accident after Causing Property Damage. Client was the registered owner of a car that allegedly caused an accident in front of an eyewitness who managed to get her license plate. Client hired Attorney Yannetti. At the clerk's hearing today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the Clerk Magistrate that no complaint should issue against Client. Client never appears before a judge, so her criminal record remains clean. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.September 10, 2010
September 1, 2010
Boston Municipal Court
West Roxbury Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a state employee, faced a potential charge of Leaving the Scene of an Accident after Causing Property Damage. Client allegedly struck an unoccupied vehicle in a parking lot in front of a witness, who only managed to get her license plate. Since the car was registered to her husband, he was the one originally summonsed to court. At the original clerk's hearing, however, both Client and her husband were unrepresented. When Client admitted having driven her car in the parking lot that day, the Clerk Magistrate dismissed the complaint against her husband and scheduled a clerk's hearing for Client instead. Client hired Attorney Yannetti. At the clerk's hearing today, Attorney Yannetti persuades both the Clerk Magistrate and the police department that no complaint should issue against Client. Instead, Client needs to produce proof that his insurance company paid the claim, or Client needs to make the damaged vehicle's owner whole. Client never appears before a judge, so her criminal record remains clean. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 23 year-old graduate student at an Ivy League university, faced a potential complaint for Assault and Disorderly Conduct. After having some drinks at a Boston bar with some friends, Client tried to take the last subway train home. After paying his fare, however, an MBTA employee told him he had missed the train. When Client asked for a refund of his fare, the MBTA employee refused. Client then allegedly spit at the MBTA employee and was rude to the responding police officer as well. Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him at the clerk's hearing. Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue against Client. Client never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on his criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.August 27, 2010
Clinton District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a fellow attorney, faced a potential charge of Leaving the Scene of an Accident after Causing Property Damage. Client allegedly backed up into an unoccupied vehicle in a parking lot in front of witnesses, then left the lot to go home without stopping or leaving a note on the damaged vehicle. When the police confronted him at his home, Client admitted to bumping the vehicle but explained that he did not believe any damage occurred. Client hired Attorney Yannetti. At the hearing today, Attorney Yannetti persuades both the clerk magistrate and the police department that no complaint should issue against Client. Instead, Client needs to produce proof that his insurance company paid the claim, or Client needs to make the damaged vehicle's owner whole. Client never appears before a judge, so his criminal record remains clean. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.July 15, 2010
May 11, 2010
Brockton District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 20 year-old college student home for summer break, faced a charge of Misuse and/or Possession of a False ID card -- a felony. Client allegedly had in her possession a fake driver's license she had obtained over the internet. When she tried to gain admission to a bar, the doorman called over the police officer on detail, who barred Client from entering the establishment and summonsed her for a clerk's hearing. Client hired Attorney Yannetti. At the hearing today, Attorney Yannetti persuades both the clerk magistrate and the police department that no complaint should issue against Client. Instead, Client need only pay $200 in court costs and the application for complaint will be dismissed. Client never appears before a judge, so her criminal record remains clean. No future employer or graduate school will ever be able to find out about this incident. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.
June 22, 2010
Newton District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 23 year-old college student home for summer break, faced a charge of Providing Alcohol to Minors. Client allegedly bought a keg of beer and allowed several 19 year-old young women to drink at his house. Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him at the clerk's hearing. Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades both the clerk magistrate and the investigating police officer that no complaint should issue against Client. Instead, Client need only complete 32 hours of community service and the application for complaint will be dismissed. Client never appears before a judge and his criminal record remains clean. No future employer or graduate school will ever be able to find out about this incident. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 21 year-old college student, faced a potential complaint for Assault and Battery. Client was at a party at a friend's apartment when three other students tried to crash the party. Client ordered them to leave and allegedly got into an altercation with two of them. Client filed a complaint against one of those students, who in turn filed a cross-complaint against Client. Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him at the clerk's hearing. Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue against Client. Further, Attorney Yannetti persuaded the clerk that Client was the true victim -- so a criminal complaint issues against the other student. Client never appears before a judge. and this case will never appear on his criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.May 7, 2010
Lawrence District Court
Clerk's Hearing
In an alleged incident of "road rage," Client, a 37 year-old physician's assistant, faced a potential complaint for Threatening to Commit a Crime. The police alleged that Client got out of his car in traffic, approached the driver's side window of a middle-aged woman and threatened to kill her while screaming profanities. Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him at the clerk's hearing. Today, the police appeared at the clerk's hearing with the alleged victim -- the woman against whom Client had allegedly issued threats. After full testimony was taken at the hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades the assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue against Client and he will complete anger-management counseling instead. Client never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on his criminal record. His job at a major hospital is therefore saved. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.April 28, 2010
Waltham Juvenile Court
Clerk's Hearing
The police applied for a complaint against Client, a 13 year-old middle-school student, for Breaking and Entering into a building. The building owner alleged that Client and five other boys broke into his building and "tagged" the inside with graffiti. Client's parents hired Attorney Yannetti to represent him at the clerk magistrate's hearing. Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades 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 juvenile criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.April 15, 2010
March 23, 2010
Wareham District Court
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 26 year-old nurse, allegedly pulled a false fire alarm at a local club, in anger after having been refused service of additional alcohol. A police officer was present at the club and witnessed Client's actions. Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent her at the clerk magistrate's hearing. Last week, when the hearing was first scheduled, the police announced that they wanted the complaint to issue against Client. Attorney Yannetti asked the assistant clerk magistrate to give him a week to speak with the fire department in an attempt to resolve this issue amicably. Attorney Yannetti spoke directly with the fire chief, who explained that as long as Client paid a $500 fine for falsely setting the alarm, he would not seek criminal charges against Client. Client paid the fine upon the advice of Attorney Yannetti. Today, Attorney Yannetti persuades the assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue against Client. Client never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on her criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.
Boston Municipal Court
March 10, 2010
Central Division
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 20 year-old college student, faced the prospect of having a criminal complaint issue against him, for being Minor in Possession of Alcohol. Client allegedly persuaded a waitress to serve him beer at a bar despite the fact that he was under aged. Client hired Attorney Yannetti. Today, at the clerk magistrate's hearing, Attorney Yannetti persuades both the police and the assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue against Client. Client never appears before a judge and this case will never appear on her criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.
Quincy District Court
March 9, 2010
Clerk's Hearing
Client, a 40 year-old dance teacher was stopped in a department store for allegedly attempting to return a pair of pants that she had not purchased from that store. Client hired Attorney Yannetti to represent her at the clerk magistrate's hearing. Today, despite the desire of the store detective for the complaint to go forward, Attorney Yannetti persuades the assistant clerk magistrate that no complaint should issue against Client. Client never appears before a judge. This case will therefore never appear on her criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.
Boston Municipal Court
January 15, 2010
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 the 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 and this case will never appear on his criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.
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 and this case will never appear on his criminal record. Result: Application for Complaint 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 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 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.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.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.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.
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 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 $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 cell phone 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 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.
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 advised 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.
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 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 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 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. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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 the bathroom in a local restaurant using graffiti. 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 clean records. Result: Applications for Complaints 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 clean. Result: Application for Complaint 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.
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 a 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 clean. Result: Application for Complaint 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 clean. Result: Application for Complaint Dismissed.
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.
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 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, Attorney Yannetti persuades 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 15, 2007
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Clerk'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, 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 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.
April 24, 2007
Boston Municipal Court
Roxbury Division
Clerk'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.
March 14, 2007
Quincy District Court
Clerk'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 1, 2007
Boston Municipal Court
Central Division
Clerk'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.
January 11, 2007
Cambridge District Court
Clerk'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.
August 11, 2006
Boston Juvenile Court
Clerk'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.
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