Violent Crime
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
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
Sexual Imposition

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
Distribution of Child Pornography (Federal Case)

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
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
Deception to Obtain Illegal Drugs

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
Pre-Charge Investigation Rape

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
Trafficking in Drugs (Federal Case)

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
Pre-Charge Cultivation

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 Charges
Improper Handling of a Firearm

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
Pre-Charge Representation Rape

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 - Violent Crime
Agggravted Vehicular Assault

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 Crime
Drug Trafficking & Illegal Automatic Firearm (Federal Case)

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%.

Violent Crime
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
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.

Violent Crime
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
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 Charge
Improper handling of Firearm in Motor Vehicle

Charge

Felony Charge of Improper Handling Firearm in Vehicle

Result

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

Drug Crime
Possession of Drugs

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 Crime
Possession of Drugs

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.

Violent Crime
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
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
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 Endangering
Child Endangerment (Felony) a

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
Rape

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.

Violent Crime
Burglary

19 year old charged with a felony of the 2nd degree Burglary and felony of the 5th degree receiving stolen property.  Plea offer was to plea to the burglary as a felony of the 3rd degree.  After a 2 day jury trial, the jury returned a not guilty verdict on those charges.

Z.H.

Warren County Court of Common Pleas.

OVI
OVI

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.  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.

M.B.

Butler County, Area III, Municipal Court.

Sex Crime
Production of Child Pornography

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

J.H

U.S. District Court, Southern Division (Columbus, Ohio)

Sex Crime
Sexual Imposition

Juvenile charged with sexual imposition and facing mandatory sexual predator registration if adjudicated.  No plea offer other than to plea as charged.  Case tried and client found not guilty of sexual imposition or any lesser included offense.

J.R.

Hamilton County Juvenile Court

Juvenile Crime
Underage Consumption

Client charged with underage possession of alcohol.  After negotiating with prosecutor’s and a completion of an alcohol assessment all charges were dismissed.

S.G.

Clermont County Municipal Court

OVI
OVI (Second in 10 years)

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

Van Wert, Municipal Court & Lebanon Municipal Court

Violent Crime
Domestic Violence

Client was charged with a felony of the 5th degree domestic violence due to having a prior domestic violence conviction.  Client was facing 6-12 months in jail.  Not only was the case reduced to a misdemeanor, the client served no jail time.

B.S.

Napoleon Municipal Court

OVI
OVI

2nd in time OVI refusal with a prior OVI conviction within the last 6 years.  Client was facing a minimum 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 month driver’s license suspension.

A.G.

Hamilton County Municipal Court.

Drug Crime
Trafficking in Drugs (by a Federal Agent)

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.  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.

S.R.

Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas

OVI
OVI

Client was charged with an OVI after an anonymous tip to 1-800-GRAB-DUI.  Officers found the client in his driveway, incoherent and stating that he was glad he made it home.  The client ultimately refused the breath test.  After drafting and filing a motion to suppress evidence, the prosecutor’s office offered a plea to a reduced charge of reckless operation and terminate the Administrative License Suspension of which carried a one year driver’s license suspension.

M.H.

Warren County Municipal Court

Violent Crime
Domestic Violence

Client charged with a Domestic Violence, Misdemeanor of the 1st degree which carries up to 6 months in jail and, if convicted, can be used as an enhancement if charged with the crime again.  Charged reduced to a minor misdemeanor disorderly conduct, no jail, no probation and just a fine and court costs.

P.K.

Clermont County Municipal Court

OVI
OVI

1st lifetime OVI with a .207 test, which carries with it a minimum mandatory sentence of 6 days in jail and up to 6 months.  Pled to a reduced OVI charge (impaired) and received the driver’s intervention program in lieu of jail.  Driving privileges granted.

M.S.

Clinton County Municipal Court

OVI
OVI

Client was charged with an OVI after blowing a .095.  Client ultimately pled to the reduced charge of reckless operation thereby avoiding an OVI conviction on her record.

H.R.

Mason Municipal Court

OVI
OVI

Client arrested after poor driving, poor standardized field sobriety tests and admitting to drinking 11-12 beers.  Client blew a .207 and was charged with a “high tier” OVI and was facing 6 days in jail minimum mandatory as well as the red letter party plates.  Client ultimately pled to the reduced OVI charge under the impaired section of the ORC and received no days in jail and was not ordered the restrictive plates.

N.J

Hamilton County Municipal Court

Personal Crime
Telecommunication Harassment

Client was charged with telephone harassment a misdemeanor of the 1st degree and was facing up to 6 months in jail.  Client pled to reduced charge of disorderly conduct as a minor misdemeanor and receive only a $50 fine plus court costs and no probation.

R.L.

Hamilton County Municipal Court.

OVI
OVI (Medical Doctor 2nd Lifetime

Client is a medical doctor and was facing his second lifetime OVI and up to six months in jail with a minimum mandatory of 3 days in jail or a driver’s intervention program.  Upon conviction for an OVI, it is also mandatory reporting to the Ohio State Medical Board.  Client pled to the reduced charge of reckless operation and served no jail and was not required to report to the medical board as alcohol is not an element of the offense.

J.S

Fairfield Municipal Court

Personal Crime
Forgery

Client charged with forgery in Municipal Court which is a crime of dishonesty which carried a jail sentence of up to 6 months.   After endless negotiations, the client ultimately pled to the reduced charge of attempt, a misdemeanor of the 2nd degree which was not a crime of dishonesty.  No jail was ordered.

G.S.

Hamilton County Municipal Court

Personal Crime
Underage Sale

Client sold alcohol to a person not of the age of 21 and was charged with selling alcohol to an underage person.  Client was facing up to 6 months in jail.  Ultimately the case was dismissed.

M.W.

Clermont County Municipal Court

OVI
OVI

Client charged with OVI after blowing a .11. Client facing 3 days in jail minimum mandatory or a driver’s intervention program and up to 6 months in jail.  The OVI was not eligible for expungement.  Client pled to reduced charge of reckless operation and avoided any jail time.

A.L.

Mason Municipal Court

OVI
OVI

Client charged with a 2nd in 6 year OVI offense after he was stopped for marked lanes and refused the breath test.  Case tried to the jury and the could not return a verdict.  The State retried the case.  The defense presented it’s case to the judge who found the client not guilty on all counts.

B.L

Hamilton County Municipal Court

OVI
OVI

Client charged with OVI in Vandalia Municipal Court.  After constant negotiations, client pled to the reduced charge of reckless operation and the OVI was dismissed.

C.Y.

Vandalia Municipal Court

OVI
OVI

Client charged with a first lifetime OVI.  Ultimately the client pled to physical control, a no point, non-moving violation.  No jail was ordered.

D.O.

Xenia Municipal Court

OVI
OVI

Client was charged with a 2nd lifetime OVI after he blew a .15.  Client was facing up to 6 months in jail with 3 days being minimum mandatory and up to a 3 year driver’s license suspension.  After the filing of a motion to suppress evidence, client ultimately pled to the reduced charge of reckless operation.  No jail was ordered and only a 6 month suspension was ordered.

B.S.

Butler County, Area II, Municipal Court.

Alcohol Violation
Open Container

Client was charged with having an open container of alcohol in his vehicle and was facing up to 6 months in jail.  After aggressive negotiating, the charge was reduced to a minor misdemeanor, disorderly conduct.  The client was ordered to pay a fine of $50 and avoided all jail and no probation or random urine screens were ordered.

N.G.

Hamilton County Municipal Court.

Firearm Crime
Improper Handling of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle

Client was charged with having a loaded handgun in his car without a valid permit.  Client was able to avoid a grand jury indictment being returned for a felony and ultimately pled to a misdemeanor of the 2nd degree.  No jail time was imposed.

J.B.

Hamilton County Municipal Court

OVI
OVI

Client was 18 years old and blew a .172 and was facing 6 days in jail minimum mandatory and up to 6 months.  In addition, the client was 8 ½ times the legal limit for someone her age as she was under 21.  The high tier test was dismissed and client pled to an impaired charge of OVI.  Client received the minimum sentence across the board and no jail was imposed.

A.F.

Clermont County Municipal Court

Sex Crime
Pre-Charge Investigation Rape

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.  No charges filed.

D.M

Erie County, Ohio

Traffic Offense
Driving Under Suspension

Client charged with failure to stop after an accident which carries with it up to 6 months in jail and a driver’s license suspension.  Negotiated a plea deal in which client pled guilty to reduce charge.  The sentence of the court included no jail time and no driver’s license suspension being ordered.

J.B.

Fairfield Municipal Court

OVI
OVI

Client charged with OVI after he blew a .090.  After reviewing the evidence with the prosecutor at a pre-trial conference, the charge was amended to reckless operation.  Thus, the client was not convicted of OVI.

C.M.

Butler County, Area III, Municipal Court.

OVI
OVI

Client was charged with an OVI and ultimately refused the breath test.  The OVI charge was reduced to reckless operation and no jail time was imposed.

C.F.

Miamisburg Municipal Court.

OVI
OVI

Client was visiting from out of town when he was charged with OVI after the arresting officer found him asleep in his vehicle.  The client was facing up t o 6 months in jail, with 3 days being minimum mandatory, and anywhere from a 6 month to 3 year driver’s license suspension.  The charge was reduced to reckless operation and no jail, no driver’s intervention program and no driver’s license suspension was imposed.

M.C.

Terrace Park Mayor’s Court

Crimes Against the Peace
Disorderly Conduct

Client was charged with disorderly conduct (intoxication).  After plea negotiations and the completion of an alcohol assessment, the charge was dismissed.

R.W.

Montgomery Mayor’s Court

OVI
OVI

Client was a PhD. Student at the University of Cincinnati when she was charged with an OVI after refusing the breath test.  Charged was ultimately reduced to physical control; a no point, non-moving violation.  No jail time ordered.

C.P.

Norwood Mayor’s Court

Personal Crimes
Forgery

Client charged with forgery, a felony of the 5th degree and punishable anywhere between 6-12 months in jail.  Charge reduced to a misdemeanor and no jail ordered.

N.T.

Butler County Court of Common Pleas / Mason Municipal Court

OVI
OVI

Client charged with an OVI after submitting to a urine sample.  Client was pulled over for a marked lanes violation.  After a through analysis of the urine result, the OVI was dismissed in exchange for a plea to the marked lanes violation.  Only a fine was ordered and there was no driver’s license suspension ever imposed.

K.M

Arlington Heights Mayor’s Court

OVI
OVI

Client was charged with an OVI after refusing to submit to a breath test. Client was facing up to 6 months in jail. Charge reduced to reckless operation and no jail time was ordered.

S.N.

Mariemont Mayor’s Court

OVI
OVI

Client charged with an OVI after performing poorly on the standardized field sobriety tests and refusing to submit to a breath test.  Charge reduced to reckless operation.

C.M.

Mason Municipal Court

OVI
OVI (Medical Doctor)

Client was a cardiac doctor at a local hospital who was stopped for no headlights on after dark and had her windshield wipers on even though it was not raining.  She refused to provide a breath sample at the time of arrest.  Case tried to the bench who concluded the State had failed to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.  Not guilty.

R.K.

Hamilton County Municipal Court.

Drug Crime
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Client was a Miami University student who was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia (pipe).  That charge carried with it a mandatory, statutory, driver’s license suspension.  Charge reduced to disorderly conduct and no driver’s license suspension imposed.

Z.M.

Butler County, Area I, Municipal Court.

OVI
OVI

Client was facing his 2nd OVI in less than 6 years and was facing a minimum, mandatory, 10 days in jail and up to 6 months. Charge was reduced to be treated as a first time OVI and no jail time was imposed.

O.S.

Vandalia Municipal Court

OVI
OVI

Client was charged with an OVI after blowing a .104.  Client was facing a minimum mandatory 3 days in a jail or a driver’s intervention program.  Charge reduced to reckless operation with no jail and no driver’s intervention program ordered.

G.B.

Milford Mayor’s Court.

OVI
OVI

Client was charged with a 2nd OVI in a 6 year period after blowing a .190.  Client was facing a minimum mandatory 20 days in jail and up to a 5 year driver’s license suspension.  Client pled to OVI charge as a first time offense. No jail time was ordered just a 3 day driver’s intervention program and only a 1 year driver’s license suspension.

W.F.

Miamisburg Municipal Court.

Drug Crime
Illegal Prescribing of Drugs (Medical Doctor)

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).  Negotiated with federal prosecutor’s who are recommending probation and no jail time.  Client sentenced to probation.

S.P.

Federal District Court, Cincinnati , Ohio

Sex Crime / Violent Crime
Rape / Kidnapping

Client indicted on 33 charges which included kidnapping and sex crimes.  Through ongoing, aggressive, negotiations with the prosecutor, 27 of the counts were dismissed in exchange for a plea with an agreed sentence.

M.T.

Clermont County Court of Common Pleas.

Crime of Dishonesty
Theft

Client charged with theft of $487 from Lowes.  Client already had previously been granted diversion on a separate case.  Ultimately the client was offered diversion again.  After successful completion of the program’s requirements, the charge was dismissed.

M.K.

Mason Municipal Court

Juvenile OVI
Juvenile OVI

Client was underage and was charged with OVI after he blew a .15.  The result represented a result over 7 times the legal limit for someone his age.  The juvenile court granted a dismissal of the OVI charge under rule 29(F)(2)(d).

J.S.

Franklin County Juvenile Court.

Crime Against the Peace
Disorderly Conduct

Client was charged with disorderly conduct (intoxication) after being found allegedly drunk and disorderly on the sidewalk.   Negotiated diversion and the charge was dismissed after successful completion of all requirements.  Ultimately the record was expunged as a record of non-conviction.

R.S.

Xenia Municipal Court.

OVI
OVI

Client was charged with an OVI after blowing a .195 and was facing a minimum mandatory 6 days in jail and up to 6 months as well as a 6 month to 3 year driver’s license suspension.  Charge reduced to reckless operation, no jail, no driver’s intervention program, no driver’s license suspension and no probation.

M.K.

Coal Grove Municipal Court

OVI
OVI with Crash

Client was charged with an OVI after she crashed her vehicle through the window of a storefront.  Client had a previous conviction for an OVI 17 years ago.  Ultimately the charge was reduced to reckless operation and no jail time was ordered.

D.W.

Montgomery Mayor’s Court.

OVI
OVI

Client was 19 years old and charged with an OVI after refusing the breath test.  Ultimately the charge was reduced to reckless operation to and no jail time was ordered.

C.M.

Middletown Municipal Court

Personal Crimes
Forgery

Client was being investigated for a felony insurance fraud after staging a theft his motorcycle.  After negotiating with the insurance company and the Sheriff’s office, no charges will ever filed. Investigation closed.

A.W.

Hamilton County, Ohio

Drug Crime
Pre-Charge Investigation (DEA)

Client’s house was raided by a drug task force and 5 marijuana plants wee confiscated.  Through negotiations with Licking County Prosecutor’s office no charges were ever filed.  Investigation closed.

C.F.

Licking County, Ohio

OVI
OVI

Client charged with OVI after a urine test returned an alcohol level of .170.  Client was facing a minimum mandatory of 6 days in jail and up to 6 months, as well as up to a 3 year driver’s license suspension. No jail ordered and only a 6 month driver’s license suspension was ordered.

C.H.

Montgomery Mayor’s Court

OVI
OVI Marijuana

Client was charged with an OVI after his urine returned a result of .53 nanograms of marijuana.   Client was facing 3 days in jail or a driver’s intervention program and up to a 3 year driver’s license suspension.  Charge reduced to reckless operation and a 6 month driver’s license suspension was ordered.

J.R.

Lebanon Municipal Court

Drug Crime
Possession of Drugs

Client stopped for speeding and was found in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia (pipe).  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.

T.W.

Lancaster Municipal Court

Juvenile OVI
Juvenile OVI

Juvenile was charged with OVI after leaving high school party and submitting to a breath test which rendered a result of .078.  This is almost 4 times the legal limit for someone his age.  The charge was reduced to reckless operation and an OVI conviction was avoided.

J.M

Warren County Juvenile Court.

Firearm Crime
Improper Handling of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle

Client indicted on a felony charge of improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle.  The charge was reduced to a misdemeanor and the gun was destroyed.

C.V.

Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas

Sex Crime
Pre-Charge Representation Rape

Client was a student at The University of Dayton and was being investigated for an alleged rape on campus.  By working with officers and implementing effective client control, no charges were filed.  Investigation closed.

R.L.

Dayton, Ohio

Drug Crime
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

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.

J.R.

Amberley Village Mayor’s Court

Crime of the Court
Contempt of Court

Client charged with contempt of court for failure to pay monies owed.  After negotiations with opposing counsel, case dismissed.

T.A.

Hamilton County Municipal Court

OVI
OVI

Client was an executive with a fortune 100 company who travel internationally for business.  Client was charged with OVI after refusing the breath test after being stopped for speeding.  Charge reduced to reckless operation and no jail time imposed.

M.M.

Butler County, Area III, Court.

VIolent Crime
Burglary

Client was charged with a felony of the 4th degree burglary.  After lengthy plea negotiations and a thorough assessment of the evidence, the charge was reduced to a misdemeanor.  No jail time was imposed and client avoided a potential felony conviction.

T.S.

Boston Heights Mayor’s Court.

OVI
OVI

Client was stopped going 104 mph on a State Route.  He performed poorly on the field sobriety tests and provided a breath sample which was a .292. If convicted, a mandatory 6 days in jail along with the yellow restrictive plates must have been ordered.  However, after discussions with the prosecutor, a plea offer was extended by which the speeding was dismissed, and client pled to an impaired OVI charge.  The sentence of the court did not include any jail time and the restrictive plates were not ordered.  In addition, ignition interlock was not required for driving privileges.

J.J.

Cuyahoga County, Court of Common Pleas.

Violent Crime
Aggravated Vehicular Assault

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.

D.R.

Huber Heights Municipal Court.

Drug Crime
Possession of Drugs

Client was charged with a felony of the 5th degree drug offense.  After receiving discovery and analyzing all evidence, it was determined that a Motion for Intervention in Lieu of Conviction should be filed.  This ultimately resulted in the entire case being dismissed.

A.A

Southern District of Ohio

Crimes Against the Government (IRS)
Failure to File Tax Return

Client was being investigated for income tax fraud.  After several meeting with federal agents and a proposed settlement for a fraction of back taxes, no criminal charges were filed.

A.S.

Dayton Municipal Court

Personal Cirmes
Prostitution

Client was a college student involved in a prostitution sting.  Client was charged with soliciting prostitution and facing up to 6 months in jail.  After extensive plea negotiations, client pled to a reduced charge of loitering which was ultimately expunged. Thus, the client’s criminal record was void of any convictions.

K.C

Hamilton County Municipal Court

Property Crime
Hit Skip/Leaving the Scene of an Accident

Client was charged for with a crash and hit skip violation for leaving the scene of an accident.  Client was facing up to 6 months in jail and a driver’s license suspension.  Client eventually pled to a minor misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge.  Result: $50 fine and no driver’s license suspension and no probation.

M.C.

Hamilton County Municipal Court

Crime Against the Peace
Disorderly Conduct

Client was at a concert at Riverbend, outside the city of Cincinnati.  He was charged for public intoxication for being drunk and disorderly at the concert.  Client was from North Carolina and did not want to travel back to Ohio.  A motion for a plea in abstentia was filed thereby waving the client’s return to Ohio.  The case was resolved with a $50 fine and a plea to a disorderly conduct charge as a minor misdemeanor.

D.J.

Hamilton County Municipal Court.

Property Crime
Theft

Client was charged with theft for allegedly taking unpaid items from a large department store.  Due to a lack of a criminal record and his continued employment, the client was offered the diversion program which resulted in a complete dismissal of the charge and no convictions on his record.

C.S.

Dayton Police Department / Montgomery County Common Pleas Court

Sex Crime
Pre-Charge Representation Rape

Client was being investigated for an alleged rape.  Client provided extensive evidence to us that we were able to review and give to law enforcement and the prosecutor’s office.  Client’s defense was that the conduct was consensual.  The ultimate result of our representation was that no charges were filed.

J.W.

Cuyahoga Common Pleas Court

Personal Crime
Telecommunication Harassment

Client was a lobbyist from Washington, DC that was charged in several state courts around the country. He was indicted on 15 counts of telecommunication fraud and bribery.  The case drew national notoriety and resolved with a plea to 1 count as a felony of the 5th degree and 14 counts being dismissed.  The court ordered probation and no jail time.

T.M.

Miami County Juvenile Court

Violent Crime
Felonious Assault

Client was charged with felonious assault for purposely running over another individual with his car.  The victim in the case sustained extensive injuries. After a thorough  analysis of the evidence, a plea agreement was reached which resulted in 60 days of home incarceration and no commitment to the Department of Youth services.

G.B.

Dayton Police Department

Sex Crime
Pre-Charge Representation Rape

Client was being investigated for rape.   During the course of the investigation, it was determined through extensive investigation by counsel that the victim in the case was lying.  This resulted in no charges being filed.

B.W.

Hamilton County Municipal Court.

Violent Crime
Domestic Violence

Client was charged with domestic violence for allegedly striking his spouse. Client was facing up to 6 months in jail and up to 3 years of probation as well as conviction remaining on his permanent record for the rest of his life.  The matter was set for trial which led to a complete dismissal of the charge.

J.I.

Montgomery County Common Pleas Court

Drug Crime
Theft of Drugs

Client was a registered nurse who was stealing drugs out fo the pixis machine for her own personal use.  She was facing up to 5 years in prison and a loss of her nursing license.  Through the Intervention in Lieu of Conviction program, the entire case was dismissed and expunged.  She never lost her nursing license and her record remained spotless.

J.I.

Montgomery County Common Pleas Court

 

Violent Crime
Assault on Police Officer

S.W.

Warren County Common Pleas Court

Client was charged with assault on a police officer and was facing up to 18 months in prison as a result of a felony of the 4th degree.  After extensive plea negotiations the case was reduced to a misdemeanor and a term of probation was imposed.  No jail time was ordered and the case was ultimately expunged and removed from her criminal record.

Firearm Crime
Illegal Distribution of Firearm

K.V.

Drug Enforcement Agency

Client was being investigated by the DEA for illegal drug distribution.  Due to our advice and counsel relating to his behavior and response, no charges were ever filed.

Drug Crime
Trafficking in Drugs

C.M.

Clermont County Common Pleas Court

Client was charged with trafficking in drugs and facing up to 36 months in prison for each of her 3 counts. Through plea negotiations, client pled to 1 count and had 2 counts dismissed resulting in a short term of probation and allowed her to be eligible to have the case expunged.  No jail time was imposed.

Sex Crime
Pre-Charge Representation Gross Sexual Imposition

D.H.

Cincinnati Police Department

Client was being investigated for gross sexual imposition for inappropriately touching a 13 year old female. After speaking to detective, the investigation turned into an investigation for rape.   The client would have been facing up to life in prison in he were to be indicted.  After the conclusion of the investigation, no charges were filed.

Sex Crime
Pre-Charge Representation Rape

M.S.

Wright Patterson Airforce base

Client was being investigated for an alleged rape that occurred on base and was being investigated by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the military police.  At the conclusion of the investigation it was deemed that no charges were warranted.

OVI
OVI Crash

A.G.

Hamilton County Municipal Court.

Client was charged with OVI after she flipped her car in the middle of the road after crashing into a parked car. Client refused all roadside field sobriety tests and all chemical tests.  The case was tried to the judge and the court found her not guilty.

 

Sex Crime
Possession of Child Pornography

B.H.

Hamilton County Common Pleas Court.

Client was indicted on 10 counts of possession of child pornography.  After setting the case for a jury trial, the State of Ohio dismissed 9 counts and the client received a term of treatment and no prison time.

Firearm Crime
Carrying a Concealed Weapon

J.B.

Hamilton County Common Pleas Court

Client was charged with carrying a concealed weapon as a felony of the 5th degree and was facing up to 12 months in prison.  Ultimately the charge was reduced to a misdemeanor and client was place on probation.  No jail time was ordered and the case was eventually expunged thereby removing it from his criminal record.

Firearm Crime
Illegal Discharge of Firearm

D.F.

Vandalia Municipal Court

Client was charged with illegal discharge of a firearm.  Ultimately the charge was reduced and client paid only a $100 fine and received no probation.

Sex Crime
Pre-Charge Representation Rape

A.C

Monroe Police Department

Client was being investigated for rape and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.  After phone calls with officers and prosecutors, no charges were ever filed.

 

Violent Crime
Domestic Violence (Felony)

A.C.
Clermont County Common Pleas Court.

Client was charged with felony domestic violence due to a previous conviction. Client was facing up to 12 months in prison. Ultimately the charge was reduced to a misdemeanor and the client received probation and no jail time was ordered.

Sex Crime
Pre-Charge Representation Possession of Child Pornography

W.F.

Springfield Township Police Department

Client was being investigate for possession of child pornography. After extensive conversations with prosecutors and law enforcement it was determined there was no probable cause to arrest nor charge the client.  Thus, no charges. Were ever filed.

Violent Crime
Murder

M.B.

Ross County Common Pleas Court

Client was charged with murder of her boyfriend and faced up to life in prison. After extensive discovery review and negotiations with the prosecuting attorney, the case was reduced to manslaughter and the murder charged was dismissed.

Sex Crime
Pre-Charge Representation Rape

J.H.

Xenia Police Department

Client was being investigated for engaging in sex with her daughters boyfriend.   After counsel with our firm and phone calls with police, no charges have been filed.

Sex Crime
Pre-Charge Representation Rape

M.I.

Cincinnati Police Department

Client being investigated for engaging in sex with his fiances mother.  After reviewing client’s texts and forwarding to law enforcement, it was deemed the contact was consensual and no rape charges were filed.

Sex Crime
Pre-Charge Representation Rape

K.K.

Hamilton Police Department. (Butler County)

Client being investigate for rape after accused of forcible rape by a co-worker.  We were able to get surveillance video from the bar and forward to law enforcement. After review of all evidence, it was deemed the contact was consensual and no charges were filed.

Violent Crime
Child Endangering (Felony of 2nd Degree)

A.R.

Hamilton County Common Pleas Court

Client was charged with 2 counts of felony of the 2nd degree for child endangering. Client faced up to 16 years in prison.  After the 3 week jury trial, the client was found not guilty on all charges.

Violent Crime
Felonious Assault

Client was charged with felonious assault as a felony of the 2nd degree, and domestic violence.  Client was facing up to 8-11.5 years in prison. After extensive discovery review and negotiations with the prosecutor, the charges were all reduced to misdemeanors and the client was ordered to complete an inpatient treatment program and placed on a term of probation.

E.W.

Clermont County Common Pleas Court

Violent Crime
Domestic Violence

S.J.

Warren County County Court

Client was charged with domestic violence. Client completed anger management prior to the final disposition of the case and the charge was reduced to disorderly conduct.  Client was given probation and a small fine.  No jail time was imposed.

Violent Crime
Unlawful Restraint of a Minor

C.M.

Brown County Municipal Court

Client was charged with unlawful restraint of a minor and was facing up to 6 months in jail.  Ultimately the charge was reduced to disorderly conduct and client was given a $75 fine, no jail and no probation was ordered.

Violent Crime
Strangulation

E.L.

Warren County Common Pleas Court

Client charged with strangulation (Felony 3) and felony Domestic Violence.  After countless meetings with Prosecutor and challenges to the State’s evidence, the case was dismissed.

Violent Crime
Domestic Violence

E.L.

Hamilton County Municipal Court.

Client charged with Domestic Violence after engaging in an altercation with his wife while in a moving car.  The “victim” claimed that client tried to choke her, strangle her and throw her out of the car.  After months of evaluating the evidence, the Court dismissed the case.