Law Firm Shawn R. Dominy, Attorney at Law Attorneys Worthington, Ohio Lawyers

Criminal Offenses

Columbus Worthington Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney

At the law office of criminal defense lawyer Shawn R. Dominy, in Powell, Ohio, I devote my practice to protecting the rights of anyone charged with a criminal offense. If you have recently been charged with a crime, it is important to speak with a skilled defense attorney immediately to improve the outcome of your case. Contact us for a free initial consultation.

I defend clients charged with an entire range of criminal offenses, including:

Alcohol Offenses

Juvenile Offenses

Drug charges including paraphernalia possession, drug possession, drug trafficking, drug distribution, drug cultivation, drug manufacturing, and drug importing

Burglary and Robbery

Theft, Shoplifting

Embezzlement

Forgery

Medicaid Fraud

Internet Fraud

Bank Fraud

Welfare Fraud

Identity Theft

Money Laundering

Racketeering and RICO

Assault

Domestic Violence

Rape, Importuning, Soliciting, and other sex offenses

Arson

Conspiracy, Accessory

Obstruction of justice

Murder, Manslaughter

I have represented thousands of clients throughout central Ohio and am admitted to practice in both state and federal courts as well as appellate courts. I have a keen understanding of criminal defense, including the processes required to seal a criminal records (expunge a conviction from a record).

An experienced trial lawyer, I am prepared to represent you in every step of the legal process, from the initial hearing to a possible plea bargain to a jury trial and, if necessary, appeal. Do not ignore the potential consequences of your criminal offense. Contact me today for an immediate review of your case.

Contact the criminal defense law office of Shawn R. Dominy, Attorney at Law to schedule an initial consultation about your case. I represent individuals, including students charged with OVI in communities throughout the Columbus region and central Ohio.

WEEK OF JANUARY 30, 2012

Columbus, Ohio Shoplifting Charge Dismissed. My client was charged with Theft (shoplifting) in the Franklin County Municipal Court. I appeared at my client’s first hearing in her absence so she did not have to miss work. I referred my client to an anti-theft program, which she completed before the second hearing. At the second, hearing, the case was dismissed on the condition that my client pay the court costs. She will now be eligible to have the record of the shoplifting charge sealed.
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WEEK OF JANUARY 16, 2012
O.V.I. Charge Amended To Reckless Operation. Police officers were driving to a residence based on a report of the resident getting into a fight at a bar. Just as the officers were pulling up to the residence, my client was leaving the driveway. My client reportedly “backed improperly” and nearly ran into garbage cans, so the officers made a traffic stop. The officers noticed the odor of alcohol and glassy eyes, so they asked my client to get out of the car and they administered a field sobriety tests. They arrested...
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WEEK OF JANUARY 9, 2012
Second O.V.I. Charge Reduced. My client was stopped for driving the wrong way on a one-way street in downtown Columbus. The officer reported that my client seemed disoriented and lost and also had difficulty rolling down the car window. The officer noticed the odor of alcohol and slow, slurred speech. The officer had my client get out of the car for field sobriety tests. The officer administered the horizontal gaze nystagmus test and reportedly observed ....
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WEEK OF JANUARY 2, 2012
First Offense Columbus O.V.I. Reduced. My client was pulled over for speeding. The officer said that he smelled the odor of alcohol and asked my client to get out of the car. The officer administered field sobriety tests and arrested my client. The officer took my client to a police station, and my client refused the breath test. The officer imposed a one-year license suspension for refusing the test and charged her with O.V.I. in the Franklin County Municipal Court. We obtained the cruiser video, and it .....
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A charge is not a conviction. Just because you have been accused of an offense does not mean you should simply plead guilty. The prosecution has the burden of proving the charge, and you have the right to have an attorney help defend you. Contesting the charges against you almost always results in a better outcome than simply pleading guilty. If you are going to contest the charges, you need to hire a skilled attorney with the knowledge, experience and desire to help you.