Boston Felony Defense Lawyer

Felonies are those crimes punishable by more than five years in state prison. Often felony convictions carry mandatory minimum prison sentences, meaning that the judge has no discretion to impose a lighter sentence or probation. If you are found guilty after trial, the judge has to impose the mandatory minimum sentence. Felony sentences are typically served in state prison as opposed to a county jail or house of correction.

Examples of felonies include armed robbery, aggravated assault, arson cases, receiving stolen property, bank robbery, sex offenses, and murder. Most drug charges and white-collar crimes such as fraud and embezzlement are also felonies.

If you are under investigation for a state or federal crime that could result in felony charges, it is absolutely critical that you receive a lawyer's advice as soon as possible. While judges have no discretion in the mandatory minimum sentence, the prosecutor does have discretion in what you are charged with. A experienced felony defense lawyer may be able to persuade prosecutors not to charge you — or to charge you with a less serious offense.

As a former prosecutor in Middlesex County in Massachusetts, I tried hundreds of felony cases for the Commonwealth. Understanding how the state puts a felony case together helps me to attack those cases as a criminal defense attorney. Since 1999, I have an excellent track record of obtaining dismissals, not guilty verdicts, and reduced charges for my clients.  Contact me to discuss your rights and options.

Free Initial Consultation: Contact Boston felony defense lawyer David Yannetti.

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