Boston, Massachusetts Violent Crimes Attorney

Seldom are violent crimes handled by the police in the manner portrayed in television dramas. Due to limited manpower and budget restrictions, police and prosecutors do not always pursue alternative suspects, verify alibis, or interview witnesses that could provide exculpatory testimony. As an experienced criminal defense attorney -- and former prosecutor -- Attorney Yannetti is well-equipped to put the prosecution on the defensive by identifying their failure to track down alternative suspects, pursue leads, and properly handle evidence.

Facing Charges for a Violent Crime

Attorney Yannetti represents clients charged with the following kinds of violent crime:

• Murder
• Assault and battery
• Aggravated assault
• Arson
• Mayhem
• Domestic Assault
• Road rage
• Armed robbery
• Kidnapping
• Extortion
• Car jacking
• Sexual assault / rape
• Affray / fighting in public

Assumptions and Cut Corners -- Why Few Cases are "Open and Shut"

Police investigators and prosecutors often work from the assumption that most victims of violent crimes know their attacker. As a result, early on in an investigation, attention is typically directed towards spouses, family members, friends, neighbors, romantic interests, and co-workers. Unfortunately, circumstantial evidence or a weak alibi can result in a rush to judgment when police and prosecutors are overburdened and don't have the time or resources needed to verify every bit of information or evidence.

As your lawyer, David R. Yannetti would team up with his own investigators, forensic experts, and lab specialists to review and point the weaknesses and inconsistencies in the prosecution's version of events. Attorney Yannetti may expose evidence that contradicts the prosecution's theory, calling attention to corners that were cut in an investigation that should have been conducted differently.  When your life or freedom are on the line, you need to retain an attorney who treats your case that way.

As a former prosecutor, Attorney Yannetti knows how police, investigators, and prosecutors think and operate. And while he is a very effective litigator, he also knows how to negotiate effectively to reduce the sentence or charges against a client, when doing so is in the client's best interests.  In order to discuss your case and determine the best approach to challenge the charges against you, contact me, violent crimes defense attorney David R. Yannetti today.