Burglary

Charge

19 year old charged with felony of the 2nd degree burglary & felony of the 5th degree receiving stolen property.

Result

Offer to plea to the burglary as a felony of the 3rd degree. After 2 day jury trial, the returned a not guilty verdict on those charges.

OVI

Charge

2nd in time OVI, refusal.  By statute the client was facing 20 days in jail minimum mandatory, a 1-5 year driver’s license suspension, the red letter party plates, immobilization of the vehicle for 90 days and ignition interlock was likely.

Result

Based on weaknesses in the State’s case, the charge was amended to reckless operation (misdemeanor of the 4th degree), no jail and only a 6 month driver’s license suspension with privileges granted without the red letter party plates or ignition interlock was ordered.

Sex Crime

Charge

Juvenile charged with sexual imposition and facing mandatory sexual predator registration if adjudicated.

Result

No offer other than to plea as charged. Case tried, client found not guilty of sexual imposition or any lesser included offense.

Sex Crime

Charge

Client charged with production/distribution of child pornography after videotaping a 10-year-old in a sexual nature. Client was facing 18 years in a federal prison.

Result

Negotiated with federal prosecutors to reduce the charge to a mere possession of child pornography.

OVI

Charge

Client was an over the road trucker who was facing 2 OVI’s simultaneously in 2 separate courts. One he received in his personal vehicle and the other he received while driving his rig.

Result

Both charges reduced to physical control with no jail ordered and no OVI/DUI conviction on his record.

Drug Crime

Charge

Client indicted on 9 charges of deception to obtain illegal drugs, possession of illegal drugs and trafficking.  Client was facing over 8 years in jail.

Result

On the 3rd day of the jury trial, while in progress, negotiated a dismissal of all 9 counts in exchange to a plea on one count of misdemeanor theft.  The sentence of the court included no days in jail.

Sex Crime

Charge

Client was accused of inappropriate sexual contact with his 16 year old daughter over the last 2 years.  This included, touching and sexual penetration. Advised the client pre-charge.

Result

No charges filed.

Drug Crime

Charge

Client was a doctor who was practicing medicine in a pain clinic. During a short term of employment he wrote over 600 prescriptions for the exact same pain medicine (narcotics).

Result

Negotiated with federal prosecutors who are recommending probation and no jail time. Client sentenced to probation.

Drug Crime

Charge

Client’s house was raided by a drug task force and 5 marijuana plants were confiscated.

Result

Through negotiations with Licking County Prosecutor’s office no charges were ever filed. Investigation closed.

Firearm/Weapon Charges

Charge

Client indicted on a felony charge of improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle.

Result

The charge was reduced to a misdemeanor and the gun was destroyed.

Sex Crime

Charge

Client was a student at The University of Dayton and was being investigated for an alleged rape on campus.

Result

By working with officers and implementing effective client control, no charges were filed. Investigation closed.

OVI

Charge

Client was charged with OVI and aggravated vehicular assault, a felony of the 3rd degree) after he hit a police officer who was directing traffic. He subsequently, tested over the legal limit for marijuana. Client was facing 18-36 months in prison on the felony and up to 6 months on the OVI if convicted.

Result

OVI dismissed, aggravated enhancement dismissed and pled to vehicular assault, a felony of the 4th degree. Client was convicted of a prior felony and thus House Bill 86 becomes discretionary as it relates to a presumption of probation. However, after hearing all the mitigating factors and documentation offered up by counsel, the court ordered probation and no jail.

Drug Trafficking

Charge

Client facing life in prison for trafficking drugs and having an automatic weapon.

Result

By exploiting weaknesses in the government’s case, successfully negotiated a plea to 5 years to which the client would only serve 80%.

Domestic Violence

Charge

Client was charged with a felony of the 5th degree domestic violence due to having a prior domestic violence conviction.

Result

Client was facing 6-12 months in jail. Case was reduced to a misdemeanor and the client served no jail time.

OVI

Charge

2nd OVI refusal with prior OVI conviction within last 6 years.

Result

Facing min. mandatory 20 days in jail, up to a 5 year driver’s license suspension, red letter party plates, ignition interlock and immobilization of the vehicle for 90 days. Charged reduced to a 1st lifetime OVI with the sentence carrying no jail and only a 6 mo. license suspension.

Domestic Violence

Charge

Client charged with DV, Misdemeanor of the 1st with up to 6 months in jail and, if convicted, can be used as an enhancement if charged with the crime again.

Result

Charged reduced to a minor misdemeanor disorderly conduct, no jail, no probation with just a fine and court costs.

OVI

Charge

1st lifetime OVI with a .207 test, minimum mandatory sentence of 6 days up to 6 months.

Result

Pled to a reduced OVI charge (impaired) and received the driver’s intervention program in lieu of jail. Driving privileges granted.

Firearm/Weapon Charge

Charge

Felony Charge of Improper Handling Firearm in Vehicle

Result

The charge was reduced to a misdemeanor and the gun was destroyed.

Drug Crime

Charge

Speeding, Possession of Marijuana & Drug Paraphernalia

Result

The drug charges carried with it a mandatory, statutory, driver’s license suspension. Drug possession charge dismissed and the paraphernalia charge was amended to reflect a disorderly conduct, minor misdemeanor. Pled to speeding, paid a fine and no driver’s license suspension was ordered.

Drug Possession

Charge

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Result

Client charged with possession of drug paraphernalia which carried with it a mandatory driver’s license suspension. Charge reduced to disorderly conduct, no jail ordered and no driver’s license imposed.

Burglary

Charge

Client was charged with a felony of the 4th degree burglary.

Result

After lengthy plea negotiations and a thorough assessment of the evidence, charge was reduced to a misdemeanor. No jail time was imposed and client avoided a potential felony conviction.

OVI

Charge

Client was charged with a 2nd lifetime OVI after being stopped for speeding.

Result

With no plea deal being offered other than to plea to the OVI offense, the case was set for a bench trial. Upon conclusion of the State’s case in chief, and subsequent for a Rule 29 dismissal, the Court found the client not guilty.

OVI

Charge

Client charged with OVI after being stopped for a marked lanes violation.

Result

Client had performed the field sobriety tests, but ultimately refused the breath test. Charge was reduced to a reckless operation and no jail time imposed.

Child Endangerment

Charge

Client charged with complicity and child endangering both felonies of the 2nd degrees. Client facing 16 years in prison.

Result

Jury returned a verdict of not guilty on all counts after a 3 week jury trial.

Sex Crime

Charge

Client charged with rape, facing up to 11 years in prison and lifetime registration as a sex offender.

Result

2 weeks prior to trial, the case was dismissed at the request of the Prosecuting Attorney.