A Winning Trial & Settlement Record

REMEMBER: The results we've achieved in past criminal and drunk driving cases is non-indicative of the results that may be achieved in your case. The facts of every case that goes to trial or settles are unique.

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.

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 got my client out of the car and administered field sobriety tests.  They arrested my client, who then declined the breath test.  In court, we challenged the justification for the traffic stop, among other things.  The charge of O.V.I. was ultimately amended to a charge of Reckless Operation. 

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 all six possible “clues”. The officer requested that my client perform a one leg stand test and a walk and turn test, but my client declined because the testing surface was an uneven sloped sidewalk. The officer arrested my client and asked my client to take a breath test. My client declined to take a breath test because she questioned its reliability and offered multiple times to give a blood sample for a blood test. The officers said they were not offering a blood test and marked her response as a refusal of the breath test. The officers charged my client with O.V.I in Columbus, Ohio. My client had been charged with O.V.I. previously, and the previous charge had been reduced (she had the same attorney then). At the pretrial hearing for this case, the prosecutor reduced the O.V.I. charge to a Reckless Operation charge with the agreement that my client would be on probation for two years and would not refuse any breath tests during that time.

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 showed my client performing the field sobriety tests rather well, in bare feet. The charge of O.V.I. was reduced to a charge of Reckless Operation, and the charge of speeding was dismissed.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 14, 2011
Theft Charge Dismissed In Plea Agreement.  My client stole a few bottles of beer from a convenience store in Columbus, Ohio.  Coincidentally, agents from the Ohio Department of Public Safety happened to be at that convenience store at the same time, processing paperwork for another person they had just arrested.  My client was arrested and charged with Theft and Underage Alcohol Possession.  My client completed a program for theft offenders and a program for underage drinkers.  In court, the charge of Theft was dismissed, and my client pled guilty to the charge of Underage Alcohol Possession.  He was ordered to pay a fine, but the judge did not impose any jail time or probation.  As this was my client’s first offense, he will be eligible to have the records for this case sealed in one year.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 7, 2011
First Offense Columbus O.V.I. Amended.  My client was pulled over for not using his turn signal.  The officer observed the odor of alcohol and glassy, bloodshot eyes.  The officer had my client get out of the car for field sobriety tests.  The officer reported that my client failed all three standardized field sobriety tests.  The officer arrested my client and took him to a police station.  There, my client took a breath test, and the result was .146.  The officer charged my client with O.V.I. in the Franklin County Municipal Court.  We filed a motion to suppress the field sobriety tests and another motion to suppress the breath test.  The records for the breath testing machine showed that the police department did not follow one of the Ohio regulations regarding weekly instrument checks.  Before the motion hearing started, the charge of Turn Signal was dismissed, and the charge of O.V.I. was amended to the no-points, non-moving violation of Physical Control.

WEEK OF OCTOBER 31, 2011
Expungement granted.  My client, a college professor, was originally charged with theft (shoplifting), and the charge was reduced to Unauthorized Use of Property.  My client completed the court orders, and we petitioned to have the records for the case sealed (expunged).  The judge held a hearing on our expungement petition and granted the expungement, so there is now no public record that my client was convicted of, or even charged with, the offense. 

WEEK OF OCTOBER 26, 2011
Columbus O.V.I. Charge Reduced.  My client was pulled over for speeding.  The officer administered field sobriety tests and arrested my client for O.V.I.  My client refused the breath test and was subjected to a one-year Administrative License Suspension.  I obtained a copy of the video from the officer’s cruiser, and it showed an obvious communication problem between the officer and my client (who speaks English as a second language).  The officer demonstrated the Walk and Turn test;  walk nine steps, turn around, and walk nine steps back.  Rather than turning around, my client walked the second nine steps backward (but he did it perfectly!)  While this may be scored as a ‘failure’ of the test, my client’s balance and overall appearance did not prove he was under the influence, and the other field sobriety tests were administered improperly.  Before we began the hearing on our motions to suppress evidence in the Franklin County Municipal Court, the O.V.I. charge was amended to a charge of Reckless Operation, and the one-year suspension was reduced to six months.

WEEK OF OCTOBER 3, 2011
Assault Case Dismissed.  My client was one of two defendants charged with assaulting the same person.  The other defendant was found guilty of assault following a jury trial.  My client’s jury trial had been postponed a few times, and it looked like the trial was finally going forward.  After the victim’s testimony from the codefendant’s jury trial was closely examined, the case against my client was completely dismissed.

WEEEK OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
Twice-The-Limit O.V.I. Charge Amended.  My client was charged with O.V.I, in Marysville, Ohio, and the breath test result was .161.  Interestingly, my client had been pulled over by another officer minutes before, and that officer did not suspect my client was at all under the influence.  Ultimately, the charge of O.V.I. was amended to a charge of Physical Control.

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
Charge of Underage O.V.I. Reduced.  My client, a 20-year-old college student, was charged with Operating a Vehicle after Underage Alcohol Consumption (O.V.U.A.C.) in Columbus, Ohio.  The video from the officer’s cruiser was favorable to my client, and the charge was reduced to Reckless Operation.

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
Felony Drug Possession Charge Reduced.  My client was charged with felony drug possession in Columbus, Ohio.  The charge was reduced to a misdemeanor offense, and if my client successfully completes probation requirements, the charge will be dismissed.

WEEK OF AUGUST 29, 2011
Diversion Program Granted In Underage Alcohol Consumption Case.  My client was charged with Underage Alcohol Consumption and Falsification in Dublin, Ohio.  After negotiations with the prosecuting attorney, my client was accepted into a diversion program.  After my client completes an alcohol education program and community service, the charges will be completely dismissed.

WEEK OF AUGUST 22, 2011
Second O.V.I. Charge Amended To Non-Moving Violation.  My client had previously been charge with O.V.I. in Columbus, Ohio, and we were able to get that charge reduced.  On this occasion, he was charged with Speed, Left of Center, and O.V.I. in Franklin County, Ohio.  We were again successful in getting the O.V.I. amended to a non-moving, no points violation.

WEEK OF AUGUST 15, 2011

O.V.I. Reduced, Other Charges Dismissed.  My client was charged with O.V.I. in Westerville, Ohio.  As he was under 21, he was also charged with Underage Alcohol Possession, as well as Failure To Control, Loud Muffler, and Speed.  We challenged the justification for the traffic stop and the legality of the arrest.  Ultimately, the charge of O.V.I. was reduced to a charge of Reckless Operation, and the other charges were all dismissed.

WEEK OF AUGUST 8, 2011
Shoplifting Charge Dismissed.  My client was charged with shoplifting in Columbus, Ohio.  Before his first court appearance, I referred him to a theft offender counseling program.  At the first court appearance, the charge of Theft (shoplifting) was completely dismissed.

WEEK OF JULY 25, 2011
O.V.I. Charge Amended To Non-Moving Violation.  My client, a marketing professional, was passed out in his car.  When an officer approached and asked for his driver’s license, my client pulled out a money clip and gave the officer a $10 bill.  The officer removed my client from the car and gave him field sobriety tests.  The officer then charged him with O.V.I. in Columbus, Ohio and imposed a one-year Administrative License Suspension.  There were a couple of issues with the case, such as a lack of vehicle operation and a questionable justification for detaining my client.  As a result, the O.V.I. was amended to a Physical Control, a non-moving no points violation, and the original one-year license suspension was reduced to two months.

WEEK OF JULY 11, 2011
O.V.I. Charge Reduced To Reckless.  My client, a sales professional, was pulled over for No Headlights.  The officer administered field sobriety tests and arrested my client.  My client took a breath test, and the result was .105.  The officer charged my client with O.V.I. in Columbus (Franklin County), Ohio.  Reviewing the cruiser video revealed a real question as to whether my client’s headlights were off.  We made a video of my client’s car and its headlight operation and submitted it to the prosecution.  We also filed a motion to dismiss the case because the officer did not have a justification for stopping my client.  When we were scheduled to have a hearing on the motion to suppress, the charge of O.V.I. was reduced to a charge of Reckless Operation with no license suspension.

WEEK OF JUNE 27, 2011
Second O.V.I. Charge Reduced.  My client was pulled over for a Marked Lanes violation.  The officer said he observed the odor of alcohol and asked my client to perform field sobriety tests.  My client performed one test but declined the others.  He also declined a breath test.  Because he had a prior conviction for O.V.I. in Ohio, the officer imposed a two-year Administrative License Suspension and charged my client with Test Refusal With Prior Conviction (minimum of 20 days in jail).  In addition, the officer charged my client with Marked Lanes and O.V.I. in Columbus, Ohio.  We filed a motion to suppress the one field sobriety test because it was administered improperly, we filed a motion to suppress evidence because the arrest was not based on probable cause, and we filed a motion to terminate the Administrative License Suspension because it was imposed incorrectly.  At the hearing on our motions, the case was resolved with a plea to Reckless Operation, and the Administrative License Suspension was terminated.

WEEK OF JUNE 13, 2011
Underage Alcohol Consumption Case Resolved Without Conviction.  My client, a college student, was arrested at a party in Delaware County, Ohio and charged with Underage Alcohol Consumption.  Because he had a prior conviction on his record, he was not eligible for a diversion program.  After negotiations with the prosecutor, however, the case was resolved with a bond forfeiture, so there is no conviction on his record for this case.

WEEK OF JUNE 6, 2011
Underage Alcohol Consumption And Disorderly Conduct Dismissed.  My client, an O.S.U. student, was arrested on the O.S.U. campus in Columbus, Ohio for consuming alcohol under age and disorderly conduct.  After he successfully completed a diversion program, both charges were completely dismissed.

WEEK OF MAY 23, 2011
Second Offense O.V.I. Amended.  My client was pulled over for a broken headlight.  The officer administered field sobriety tests and arrested my client, who then refused the breath test.  Because my client had a prior O.V.I. conviction, he was charged with an offense for refusing the breath test (minimum 20 days in jail), in addition to the charges of O.V.I. (minimum ten days in jail) and Assured Clear Distance Ahead.  He was also given an immediate two-year license suspension for refusing the test.  We were able to demonstrate the prior conviction should not enhance the sentence in this case, and we had a good argument regarding the reliability of the field sobriety tests.  The charge regarding refusing the breath test and the headlight violation were dismissed, and the charge of O.V.I. was amended to a charge of Physical Control.  My client avoided jail and yellow license plates, and the license suspension was reduced from two years to six months.

WEEK OF MAY 16, 2011
O.V.I. (Drugs) Dismissed In Accident Case.  My client was involved in a two-car accident.  An officer responding to the scene gave my client field sobriety tests, arrested him, and obtained a urine sample.  The officer charged my client with O.V.I. and Assured Clear Distance Ahead.  The tests done on the urine sample indicated the presence of multiple prescription medications (benzodiazepines) for which my client did not have a prescription.  On the day of trial, it became clear the prosecution would not be able to prove that the benzodiazepines in my client’s urine impaired his ability to drive.  As a result, the O.V.I. charge was dismissed, and my client pled guilty to the charge of Assured Clear Distance Ahead.

WEEK OF MAY 9, 2011
Charge Of Reckless Operation Dismissed.  My client, a student in Dublin, Ohio, was charged with Reckless Operation and Speed for allegedly driving 82 mph in a 45 mph zone.  Following some research regarding the prosecution’s ability to prove the Reckless Operation charge (a four-point violation involving a license suspension), that charge was dismissed, and my client pled guilty to the charge of Speed.

WEEK OF MAY 2, 2011
High-Test O.V.I. Charge Dismissed.  My client was pulled over for weaving, failed field sobriety tests, and blew a .276 on the breath test.  As a result, my client was charged in the Franklin County Municipal Court with O.V.I. (high test), O.V.I. (impaired), and Marked Lanes.  For the high-test O.V.I. charge, my client was facing mandatory jail time and mandatory yellow license plates.  We resolved the case with a dismissal of the high test O.V.I., a dismissal of the Marked Lanes charge, and a plea to the O.V.I. (impaired) charge, so my client avoided jail time and also avoided the yellow plates.

WEEK OF APRIL 18, 2011
Client On Probation Resolves New Case Favorably.  My client was on probation for an O.V.I. and was charged in a new case with Disorderly Conduct, Possessing Another's License, and Underage Alcohol Consumption.  He was facing nine months in jail on the new case, plus an additional 177 days for violating probation.  The charges of Disorderly Conduct and Possessing Another’s License were dismissed, and my client pled guilty to the charge of Underage Alcohol Consumption.  He was ordered to serve two weekends in jail and not found to be in violation of his probation.

WEEK OF APRIL 11, 2011
Second O.V.I. Offense Reduced.  My client was pulled over for speeding in Dublin, Ohio.  The officer noticed an odor of alcohol and also noticed that my client had a fairly recent conviction for O.V.I.  The officer administered one field sobriety test, and my client declined the remaining field sobriety tests, as well as the breath test.  Unfortunately, refusing a breath test and having a prior conviction in 20 years is a separate offense and is punishable by double the minimum mandatory jail sentence as the O.V.I.  In this case, that meant the O.V.I. charge carried a minimum of 10 days in jail, and the refusal charge carried a minimum of 20 days in jail.  We were able to resolve the case with a plea to a first offense O.V.I., and my client was ordered to serve a couple weekends in jail.  As the O.V.I. charge was treated as a first offense, my client also avoided the mandatory yellow license plates, ignition interlock, and vehicle immobilization associated with a second offense.

WEEK OF APRIL 4, 2011
O.V.I. With Breath Test Amended.  My client was pulled over in Hilliard, Ohio for a marked lanes violation.  The officer concluded that my client failed field sobriety tests, so the officer arrested my client.  My client took a breath test, and the result was .132.  We obtained a cruiser video which showed the alleged marked lanes violation was very questionable, so we filed a motion to suppress evidence based on the lack of justification for the traffic stop.  Rather than litigating that motion, the charge of marked lanes was dismissed, and the charge of O.V.I. was amended to a no-points non-moving violation.

WEEK OF MARCH 28, 2011
Domestic Violence And Assault Charges Dismissed.  My client was accused of assaulting his wife and his cousin, and he was also charged with Obstructing Official Business and Disorderly Conduct.  We obtained a surveillance video from a gas station where the events allegedly occurred, and the video was favorable to my client.  The charges of Assault, Domestic Violence, and Obstructing Official Business were dismissed, and my client pled guilty to a charge of Disorderly Conduct as a minor misdemeanor.

WEEK OF MARCH 21, 2011
Escape Case Resolved Favorably.  My client was serving a jail sentence and was charged with Escape.  The prosecutor was recommending that my client serve 180 days consecutive to the previous jail sentence.  We resolved the case with my client being released to a drug rehabilitation program after about 30 days.

WEEK OF MARCH 14, 2011
Charge of O.V.I. Amended.  My client was stopped in Reynoldsburg, Ohio for failing to use her turn signal when changing lanes.  The officer said my client failed field sobriety tests, so he arrested my client, charged her with O.V.I., and imposed a one-year license suspension for refusing the breath test.  In court, the O.V.I. charge was amended to the non-moving violation Physical Control (no points), and the license suspension was reduced to 90 days.

WEEK OF MARCH 7, 2011
O.V.I. Charge Reduced.  My client was pulled over by a trooper after she hit a deer in Morrow County, Ohio.  The trooper administered field sobriety tests and arrested her.  The trooper charged her with O.V.I. and Marked Lanes and also imposed a one-year license suspension for refusing the breath test..  We filed motions to suppress the field sobriety tests and other evidence.  The charge of O.V.I. was reduced to a charge of Reckless Operation with a six month license suspension.

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 21, 2011
Drug Charges Amended:  My client from Hilliard, Ohio was charged with Marijuana Possession, Drug Paraphernalia Possession, and Driving Under Suspension.  All of the charges required mandatory driver’s license suspensions.  The charge of Marijuana Possession was dismissed, the charge of Driving under Suspension was amended to a charge of No Operator's License, and the charge of Drug Paraphernalia Possession was amended to a charge of Disorderly Conduct.  As a result, no driver’s license suspension was imposed.

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 7, 2011
Charges Of Forgery And Theft To Be Dismissed.  My client was charged with Forgery and Theft resulting from a work-related incident in Franklin County, Ohio.  We met with the investigating detective, and we met with a representative from the prosecutor’s office.  My client was ultimately accepted into the Diversion program.  When she completes the program, the case will be completely dismissed.

WEEK OF JANUARY 24, 2011
Shoplifting Case Dismissed.  My client was charged with theft for shoplifting at a store in Westerville, Ohio.  I referred my client to an anti-theft program, and she completed the program.  In court, the case was completely dismissed.

WEEK OF JANUARY 3, 2011
Complex O.V.I. Reduced.  My client was involved in a two-car accident in Columbus, Ohio.  Unfortunately, the other driver was a police officer on his way home from work.  That complicates things.  According to the arresting officer, my client failed the field sobriety tests and tested over the limit.  After reviewing the cruiser video, we filed motions to suppress the field sobriety tests and the breath test in the Franklin County Court.  As we were prepared to begin the motion hearing, the charge of O.V.I. was reduced to a charge of Reckless Operation.

WEEK OF DECEMBER 20, 2010
Case Involving O.V.I. And Obstructing Resolved Favorably.  My client was pulled over for driving without headlights on the street of his residence.  As he walked to his house, an officer told him to stop and ended up tackling him.  No field sobriety tests were done, and my client refused a breath test.  However, he had a previous O.V.I. conviction.  He was charged with Obstructing Official Business, O.V.I., Breath Test Refusal With Prior Conviction, and No Headlights.  The prosecutor dismissed the charges of Obstructing Official Business, Breath Test Refusal With Prior Conviction, and No Headlights.  The charge of O.V.I. was amended to a charge of Reckless Operation, and my client pled guilty to that amended charge.

WEEK OF DECEMBER 13, 2010
O.V.I. Retrial Resolved With Favorable Plea Agreement.  In the week of November 15, 2010, I had a jury trial for my client’s second O.V.I.  The evidence showed my client was involved in a one-car accident, there were beer cans in the car (both full and empty), my client smelled of alcohol, and my client was incoherent and belligerent.  We tried the case to a jury, and the jury was deadlocked after about six hours of deliberation.  When it was time to retry the case, the prosecutor chose not to try the case again and instead amended the charge of OVI to a charge of Physical Control (non-moving, no points).

WEEK OF DECEMBER 6, 2010
Hit-Skip Charge Dismissed:  Another driver reported that my client’s car grazed her car, and my client did not stop.  An officer charged my client with Marked Lanes and Hit-Skip.  The Hit-Skip charge carries a mandatory license suspension and possible jail time.  We received photographs of the other driver’s car confirming there was white paint from my client’s car on the other driver’s black car.  However, the prosecutor would have difficulty proving that my client had knowledge of the “accident”.  Accordingly, the prosecutor dismissed the charge of Hit-Skip, and my client paid a fine for the charge of Marked Lanes.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 22, 2010
Domestic Violence Case Dismissed.  My client and his wife got into an argument, and he pushed her.  She fell and scraped her elbow.  After she called the police, my client was charged with Domestic Violence, Assault, and Disorderly Conduct.  Following negotiations with the prosecuting attorney, all charges were dismissed.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 15, 2010
O.V.I. Trial Ends In Hung Jury.  My client was involved in a one-car accident.  Officers and medics came to the scene, and my client was charged with his second O.V.I.  We tried the case to a jury, and the jury was deadlocked after about six hours of deliberation.  The prosecutor will now decide whether to have another trial or make a better offer for a plea bargain.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 8, 2010
Second O.V.I. Charge Reduced.  My client was pulled over for failing to use his turn signal in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.  He reportedly failed field sobriety tests, was arrested, and blew a .157 on the breath test.  This was his second offense within six years.  After we demonstrated there was a Constitutional issue with the first offense, the second offense was stipulated to be a first offense with no jail time.  My client avoided the minimum ten-day jail sentence, mandatory yellow license plates and ignition interlock device associated with a second offense.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Resisting Arrest Case Resolved Favorably.  My client and his wife were given tickets for a dog leash violation.  Because the court could not find the filed tickets, they were not able to pay the tickets.  Deputies came to their home to arrest them (yes, to arrest them on minor misdemeanor leash tickets!).  When they tried to explain to the deputies the mix-up with the ticket filing, the deputies barged through the door.  The deputies alleged that my client tried to shut the door as the deputies entered, and the deputies alleged that my client resisted arrest.  He was charged with Obstructing Official Business and Resisting Arrest.  The day before the trial was to begin, the Resisting Arrest and Obstructing charges were dismissed, and he pled no contest to the leash violation and a minor misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct charge. 

WEEK OF OCTOBER 25, 2010
First O.V.I. Offense Reduced.  My client was charged with O.V.I. and Marked Lanes.  The case began in the Westerville Mayor’s Court, but we transferred it to the Franklin County Municipal Court.  Ultimately, the charge of Marked Lanes was dismissed, and the charge of O.V.I. was reduced to a charge of Reckless Operation.  My client had been subjected to a one-year Administrative License Suspension, but the suspension was changed to six months as part of the plea agreement.

WEEK OF OCTOBER 18, 2010
Driving Under Suspension Case Dismissed.  My client’s license was under suspension for a previous O.V.I. charge that had been reduced to Physical Control.  A police officer did a random check of his license plate, which showed my client was under suspension.  The officer stopped my client and issued a ticket for Driving Under Suspension.  Following multiple court appearances in Franklin County, the charge of Driving Under Suspension was dismissed in exchange for payment of court costs.

WEEK OF OCTOBER 4, 2010
Administrative License Suspension Terminated.  My client was taken to the hospital after a one-car accident.  While he was in the hospital, a police officer requested that he submit to a blood test.  Because he refused the test, the officer imposed a one-year Administrative License Suspension (A.L.S.).  We filed a motion to terminate the A.L.S.  At the hearing on our motion, the judge concluded that an A.L.S. requires an arrest, and my client was not arrested.  Consequently, the A.L.S. was terminated, and my client got his license back that day.

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2010
Second O.V.I. Offense Reduced.  My client was charged with O.V.I., his second in the last six years, and Refusing Breath Test With Prior Conviction.  The O.V.I. charge carried a minimum mandatory sentence of ten days in jail, a one-year license suspension, and yellow license plates.  The Refusal charge carried a minimum mandatory sentence of 20 days in jail.  We resolved the case with the Refusal Charge being dismissed and the O.V.I. charge being stipulated as a first offense, so my client avoided jail completely and avoided the yellow license plates.

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
High-Test O.V.I. Amended My client was pulled over for a Marked Lanes violation. He did reasonably well on the field sobriety tests, but his breath test result was .196. He was charged with O.V.I. (high-test), O.V.I. (impaired), and Marked Lanes. The charges of O.V.I. (high test) and Marked Lanes were dismissed, and the charge of O.V.I. (impaired) was amended to the non-moving violation Physical Control.

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
Police Officer’s O.V.I. Charge Reduced. My client, a police officer, was pulled over for Speeding and ultimately arrested for O.V.I.. He tested a .118 on a breath-testing machine, so he was charged with O.V.I. (breath), O.V.I. (impaired), and Speed. Before we began the hearing on our motions to suppress evidence, we reached a plea agreement. The charges of Speed and O.V.I. (impaired) were dismissed, and the charge of O.V.I. (breath) was reduced to a charge of Reckless Operation with no license suspension.

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
O.V.I. Reduced And License Suspension Terminated. My client was pulled over for speeding, failed field sobriety tests, and refused the breath test. As a result of the breath test refusal, he was subjected to a one-year Administrative License Suspension. We resolved the case with a reduction to a Reckless Operation, and the one-year license suspension was terminated as part of the agreement.

WEEK OF AUGUST 30, 2010
High Test O.V.I. Dismissed. My client was involved in a one-car accident in Hilliard, Ohio. Strangely, he was arrested and then given field sobriety tests, which he performed poorly. He took the breath test, and the result was .207, so he was charged with O.V.I. (high test), O.V.I. (impaired), and Failure To Control. The strange sequence of arrest and field sobriety tests gave us an argument about the admissibility of the breath test. Ultimately, the charges of O.V.I. (high test) and Failure To Control were dismissed. He did, however, plead guilty to the charge of O.V.I. (impaired), but avoided the mandatory jail sentence and mandatory yellow license plates associated with the high-test O.V.I.

WEEK OF AUGUST 23, 2010
Second O.V.I. Offense Reduced.  My client was stopped for speeding, and he had a prior conviction for O.V.I.  The officer administered field sobriety tests and arrested my client, and my client refused the breath test.  The officer charged him with Speed, O.V.I., and Refusing Breath Test With Prior Conviction (which carries double the jail sentence of the O.V.I.).  The videos from the cruiser and the police station were favorable to my client.  The charges of Refusing Breath Test With Prior Conviction and Speed were dismissed, and the charge of O.V.I. was reduced to a Reckless Operation.

WEEK OF AUGUST 16, 2010
O.V.I. Involving Intoxilyzer 8000 Reduced.  My client was stopped for speeding (based on visual estimation of the speed), and the officer noticed the odor of alcohol, so the officer administered field sobriety tests.  The officer arrested my client, my client took two breath tests on the Intoxilyzer 8000, and the results were .203 and .235.  The test results were invalid, because the results are required to be within .02 of each other.  Nevertheless, the officer charged my client with two counts of O.V.I. and one count of Speed.  After a hearing on our motion to suppress the breath test, breath test was thrown out (as was one of the field sobriety tests).  Ultimately, the charge of Speed was dismissed, one charge of O.V.I. was dismissed, and the other charge of O.V.I. was reduced to a charge of Reckless Operation. 

WEEK OF AUGUST 9, 2010
Shoplifting Charge Dismissed.  My client was charged with shoplifting at a local department store.  After my client completed a theft offender diversion program, the case was completely dismissed.

WEEK OF AUGUST 2, 2010
O.V.I. With Accident Reduced.  My client was in an accident, and her blood test at the hospital showed a blood alcohol concentration of .219.  She was charged with O.V.I. (high test), O.V.I. (impaired), and Failure To Control.  As we were prepared to litigate a motion to suppress the results of the blood test, the charges of O.V.I. (high test) and Failure To Control were dismissed, and the charge of O.V.I. (impaired) was amended to a charge of Reckless Operation.

WEEK OF JULY 26, 2010
Domestic Violence Trial Ends In Reduced Charge.  My client was charged with Domestic Violence and Assault for the second time.  We could not reach a plea agreement with the prosecutor, so the case went to trial.  As the trial was in progress, the prosecutor acknowledged the problems of proving the allegations, so the charge of Domestic Violence was dismissed, and the charge of Assault was reduced to a charge of Criminal Mischief that carried a sentence of non-reporting probation and a fine.

WEEK OF JULY 19, 2010
O.V.I. Charge Amended.  My client pulled out of a parking lot and cut-off a trooper;  not a good start to their interaction.  After observing the lack of seatbelt and the odor of alcohol, the trooper administered field sobriety tests, which my client reportedly failed.  My client refused the breath test, so his license was suspended for on year.  We filed a motion to suppress the field sobriety tests, and we were about to begin a hearing on that motion when we reached a plea agreement.  The charges of Failure To Yield at Stop Sign and Seat Belt were dismissed, the charge of O.V.I. (D.U.I.) was amended to a charge of Physical Control, and the license suspension was reduced from one year to 90 days. 

WEEK OF JULY 5, 2010
Blood Test O.V.I. Reduced.  My client was pulled over for speeding, submitted to field sobriety tests, and submitted to a blood test.  The blood test came back with a result of .233.  My client was charged with O.V.I. and Speed.  We filed a motion to suppress the results of the blood test, and the prosecution could not prove that the blood was tested in compliance with Ohio regulations.  The charge of Speed was dismissed, and the charge of O.V.I. was reduced to a charge of Reckless Operation.

WEEK OF JUNE 28, 2010
Pharmacist’s Felony Charge Reduced To Misdemeanor.  My client was charged with Deception To Obtain Dangerous Drugs.  We demonstrated that the “dangerous drug” obtained was not a controlled substance and was not used by my client.  The felony charge was reduced to a misdemeanor, mitigating the impact on my client’s professional license.

WEEK OF JUNE 14, 2010
O.V.I. Charge Amended.  My client was charged with O.V.I. (impaired) and O.V.I. (breath), as well as Marked Lanes in Dublin, Ohio.  Following several court appearances and three motions to suppress evidence, the charge of Marked Lanes and one charge of O.V.I. were dismissed.  The other charge of O.V.I. was amended to a non-moving violation. 

WEEK OF JUNE 7, 2010
Second O.V.I. Charge Reduced.  My client had a prior O.V.I. conviction from three years ago.  In this new case, he was charged with a second O.V.I., Breath Test Refusal With Prior Conviction, and Speed.  The charges of Speed and Breath Test Refusal With Prior Conviction were dismissed, and the charge of O.V.I. was stipulated to be a first offense, so my client avoided jail, yellow license plates, and the ignition interlock device.

WEEK OF MAY 31, 2010
Weapons Charge Resolved Without Conviction.  My client, while waiting for his enlistment in the military, was charged with Carrying Concealed Weapons.  The prosecutor agreed not to pursue the case if my client agreed to forfeit bond in the amount of $250, so the case was closed with no conviction on his record and no impact on his military enlistment.

WEEK OF MAY 24, 2010
Registration Charge Dismissed.  My client was pulled over and given a ticket for failing to renew his registration.  The Ohio legislature has classified this as a fourth degree misdemeanor, meaning it’s punishable by up to 30 days in jail, and the ticket cannot simply be mailed in with payment.  My client did not appear in court, so there was a warrant for his arrest.  We got the warrant lifted, and after demonstrating that he did renew his registration, the case was dismissed in exchange for payment of court costs.

WEEK OF MAY 10, 2010
Domestic Violence Case Dismissed.  My client and his live-in girlfriend got in an argument after a night of drinking.  The girlfriend called the police and claimed he hit her in the face repeatedly, and he was charged with Domestic Violence.  We entered a plea of not guilty and demanded a jury trial.  The case was ultimately dismissed for lack of evidence.

WEEK OF MAY 3, 2010
Shoplifting Case Dismissed.  My client was charged with theft for a shoplifting incident in Franklin County.  My client completed a theft offender diversion program, and the case was completely dismissed.

WEEK OF APRIL 26, 2010
CDL Holder's O.V.I. Charge Amended.  My client, a truck driver and holder of a commercial driver's license (CDL), was pulled over for going left of center.  A urine alcohol test was completed, and my client was charged with two O.V.I. offenses in Delaware, Ohio.  We filed a motion to suppress the results of the urine test, and the prosecution was unable to demonstrate that the urine test complied with Ohio regulations.  The charge of Left Of Center was dismissed, as was one charge of O.V.I.  The other charge of O.V.I. was amended to a charge of Physical Control.  As the charge of Physical Control does not carry the mandatory CDL disqualification associated with an O.V.I. conviction, my client was able to keep his CDL.

WEEK OF APRIL 19, 2010
Underage Client’s O.V.I. Charge Amended.  My client, under 21, was found sleeping in her vehicle in Delaware County.  She reportedly failed field sobriety tests, and her breath test result was .159.  Documentation for the breath test, however, indicated an error with the test.  The officer nevertheless charged her with two O.V.I. charges, Underage Alcohol Consumption, and Parking On Highway.  Ultimately, the charges of Underage Alcohol Consumption and Parking On Highway were dismissed.  One charge of O.V.I. was dismissed, and the other charge of O.V.I. was amended to a no-points offense.

WEEK OF APRIL 12, 2010
O.V.I. Amended To Reckless Operation.  My client, an I.T. security manager, was found sleeping in his vehicle.  After reportedly failing field sobriety tests, he was charged with O.V.I.  After numerous court appearances, the charge was amended to a charge of Reckless Operation with a 90-day license suspension.

WEEK OF APRIL 5, 2010
O.V.I. Case Dismissed.  My client was pulled over for an alleged Marked Lanes violation.  The officer administered filed sobriety tests and a breath test, the result of which was over .08.  We filed a motion to suppress all evidence obtained after the traffic stop.  Following a hearing on that motion, the judge agreed there was no justification for the traffic stop, so all the evidence was suppressed, and the case was completely dismissed.

WEEK OF MARCH 22, 2010
Jail Avoided In Driving Under Suspension Case.  My client was charged with driving under a 12-point suspension and Assured Clear Distance Ahead (ACDA) in the Franklin County Municipal Court.  A conviction for this offense carries a mandatory jail sentence (yes, for driving under suspension).  The charge of ACDA was dismissed, and the charge of Driving Under Suspension was amended to a different charge, so there was no jail sentence and no license suspension.

WEEK OF MARCH 15, 2010
Second Offense O.V.I. Amended.  My client had a prior conviction for drunk driving (Ohio O.V.I.), so when she was charged with O.V.I. this time, she was facing a minimum of ten days in jail and mandatory yellow license plates.  Ultimately, the charge of O.V.I. was stipulated to be a first offense, and she received first offense penalties:  no jail time and no yellow license plates.

WEEK OF MARCH 8, 2010
O.V.I. Charge Reduced.  My client was pulled over for having a headlight out in Westerville, Ohio.  After he allegedly failed field sobriety tests and the breath test, my client was charged with O.V.I. (per se), O.V.I. (impaired) and a Headlights violation.  As we were prepared to have a hearing on our motion to suppress evidence, the charges of O.V.I. (per se) and Headlights were dismissed, and the charge of O.V.I. (impaired) was reduced to a charge of Reckless Operation.

WEEK OF MARCH 1, 2010
Not Guilty Verdict In Sex Case.  My client was accused of having sexual contact with his step-daughter and was charged with one count of Gross Sexual Imposition and two counts of Attempted Gross Sexual Imposition.  Following an emotional trial, the jury found my client Not Guilty of all charges.

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 22, 2010
O.V.I. Charge Amended Following Appeal.  My client was charged with O.V.I. (per se) and O.V.I. (impaired), as well as Marked Lanes and Speed.  We filed a motion to suppress evidence and a separate motion to suppress the breath test.  The judge granted our motion to suppress the breath test, but the prosecuting attorney appealed the judge’s decision to the court of appeals.  The court of appeals ruled in favor of the prosecution, so the case was scheduled for a hearing on our other motion to suppress evidence.  At that hearing, the prosecutor ultimately dismissed the charges of O.V.I. (per se), Speed, and Marked Lanes.  The prosecutor also amended the charge of O.V.I. (impaired) to a charge of Physical Control. 

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 15, 2010
College Student’s Alcohol Charge Reduced.  My client was a student at O.S.U. and was charged with Underage Alcohol Possession.  The case was complicated by two factors:  (1) my client was on probation for a previous conviction of Underage Alcohol Possession;  and (2) the alleged offense took place on the day of an O.S.U. football game, and the prosecutor’s office is not inclined to plea bargain on those cases.  Just before a trial was to begin, the prosecutor amended the charge of Underage Alcohol Possession to a minor misdemeanor charge of Open Container.  My client pled guilty to that amended charge, and the judge agreed to continue probation with no additional sanctions.  

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 8, 2010
All Charges Dismissed In O.V.I. Case.  My client was pulled over for running a red light.  She took field sobriety tests and a breath test with a result of .153.  The officer imposed an Administrative License Suspension and charged my client with the red light violation and two counts of O.V.I.  We filed a motion to suppress the evidence, arguing that the stop was not justified and the arrest was not justified.  The judge held a hearing on our motion to suppress evidence.  After the arresting officer testified, all charges were dismissed and the Administrative License Suspension was terminated.

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 1, 2010
Hit-Skip Charge Dismissed.  My client from New Albany was charged with Hit-Skip after a two-car accident.  We proved that my client called the police soon after the accident, and the charge of Hit-Skip was completely dismissed.

WEEK OF JANUARY 25, 2010
High-Test O.V.I. Charge From Accident Dismissed.  My client was allegedly involved in a one-car accident, and the breath test result was in the high-test range.  As a result, he was charged with Failure To Control, O.V.I. (high-test), and O.V.I. (impaired).  Due to difficulties in proving the allegations, the charges of Failure To Control and O.V.I. (high-test) were dismissed, and the remaining charge of O.V.I. was amended to a no-points, non-moving violation.

WEEK OF JANUARY 11, 2010
College Student’s Drug Charges To Be Dismissed.  My client, a college student, was charged with Marijuana Possession and Drug Paraphernalia Possession.  We requested that my client be permitted to complete a diversion program.  After my client completes the program, the charges will be dismissed entirely.

WEEK OF JANUARY 4, 2010
Domestic Violence Charge Amended.  My client was charged with Domestic Violence in the Franklin County Municipal Court.  While the case was pending, my client underwent anger management counseling, and the charge of Domestic Violence was amended to a charge of Criminal Mischief, so there is not a conviction on his record for a violent crime.

WEEK OF DECEMBER 28, 2009
Hit-Skip and O.V.I. (high-test) charges dismissed.  My client was charged in the Upper Arlington Mayor’s Court with Hit-Skip, Failure To Control, O.V.I. (high-test), and O.V.I. (impaired).  The prosecutor dismissed the charges of Hit-Skip, Failure To Control, and O.V.I. (high-test), so my client avoided the mandatory jail sentence and mandatory yellow plates associated with the charge of O.V.I. (high-test), as well as the mandatory license suspension associated with the charge of Hit-Skip.

WEEK OF DECEMBER 21, 2009
Multiple O.V.I. Offender’s Charges Dismissed/Amended.  My client had multiple alcohol-related convictions and was charged with O.V.I., Breath Test Refusal With Prior Conviction, Marked Lanes, and Speed.  The charge of Breath Test Refusal With Prior Conviction was dismissed (avoiding at least 20 days in jail), the charge of Marked Lanes was dismissed, and the charge of O.V.I. was amended to a charge of Physical Control.  My client pled guilty to the charge of Physical Control and the charge of Speed and will not serve any time in jail, so long as he satisfactorily completes alcohol counseling. 

WEEK OF DECEMBER 14, 2009
Charge Of High-Test O.V.I. Dismissed.  My client was charged with O.V.I. (high-test), O.V.I. (impaired), and Marked Lanes.  The charges of O.V.I. (high-test) and Marked Lanes were dismissed, and my client pled guilty to the charge of O.V.I. impaired, avoiding the mandatory additional jail sentence and mandatory yellow plates associated with the high-test charge.

WEEK OF DECEMBER 7, 2009
Student’s Felony Charge Reduced To Misdemeanor.  My client, a student, was charged with felony Theft for stealing a car and Obstructing Official Business for running from the police.  The charge of Obstructing Official Business was dismissed, and the felony charge of Theft was amended to a misdemeanor charge of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 30, 2009
Charge of Hit-Skip Amended.  My client was charged with Hit-Skip and Assured Clear Distance Ahead in the Franklin County Municipal Court.  The other driver involved in the accident alleged that my client left the scene because she was drunk.  After I subpoenaed the police officers to testify at trial (they did not observe any signs of intoxication), the charge of Assured Clear Distance Ahead was dismissed, and the charge of Hit-Skip was amended to a charge of Reckless Operation.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 23, 2009
O.V.I. Charge Not Prosecuted.  My client was charged with O.V.I. and Speed in Worthington, Ohio.  The charge of Speed was dismissed, and the charge of O.V.I. was resolved with a bond forfeiture, so there was no conviction on my client’s record.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 16, 2009
School Teacher’s Domestic Violence Charge Dismissed.  My client, a grade-school teacher, was charged with Domestic Violence and Assault.  Following negotiations with the prosecutor, the charge of Domestic Violence was dismissed, and the charge of Assault was amended to a charge of Disorderly Conduct.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 9, 2009
License Plate Violation Dismissed.  My client was charged with two license plate violations.  One charge was dismissed, and my client forfeited bond on the other charge, so there was no conviction.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 2, 2009
O.V.I. From Accident Amended to Reckless Operation.  My client was charged with two charges of O.V.I. and Failure To Control following a one-car accident and a breath test over .08.  The charge of Failure To Control was dismissed, one charge of O.V.I. was dismissed, and the remaining charge of O.V.I. was amended to a charge of Reckless Operation.

WEEK OF OCTOBER 26, 2009
O.V.I. Charge Resolved With Bond Forfeiture.  My client was charged with O.V.I.-impaired and O.V.I.-Breath.  Following negotiations, the prosecuting attorney agreed to not prosecute the charges, and client agreed to forfeit the posted bond, so there is no conviction.

WEEK OF OCTOBER 19, 2009
Fugitive Warrant Dismissed.  A prosecutor’s office in another state issued an arrest warrant for my client who resides in Ohio, and that state was seeking to extradite my client.  My client was released, arranged to have the warrant lifted in the other state, and the extradition proceedings in Ohio were dismissed.

WEEK OF OCTOBER 12, 2009
College Student’s O.V.I. Charge Reduced.  My client, a college student, was charged with O.V.I. and No Headlights.  On the day the case was scheduled for trial, the charge of No Headlights was dismissed, and the charge of O.V.I. was reduced to a charge of Reckless Operation.

WEEK OF OCTOBER 5, 2009
Driving Under O.V.I. Suspension Dismissed.  My client was charged with Driving Under an O.V.I. Suspension, an offense with a mandatory jail sentence and license suspension.  After negotiations with the prosecutor, the case was dismissed in exchange for payment of court costs.

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
Underage Consumption Charge To Be Dismissed.  My client was charged with Underage Alcohol Consumption.  My client will complete a diversion program, and the charge will be dismissed.

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
O.V.I. Charge Dismissed At Trial.  My client was charged with O.V.I. and a license plate violation.  The trooper that wrote the ticket was not available on the day of the trial, and the case had been continued multiple times, so both charges were dismissed.

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Juvenile’s O.V.I. Charge Dismissed.  My client was charged with O.V.I. and Improper Turn in the Franklin County Juvenile Court.  After a close review of the video and motions to suppress evidence, the charge of O.V.I. was dismissed, and my client admitted to the charge of Improper Turn.

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2009
Not Guilty Verdict In Felonious Assault Trial. My client was accused of attempting to cause physical harm with a deadly weapon for allegedly shooting at a Columbus Police Officer. We conceded that my client shot the gun and argued that he did so to scare the officer, not harm the officer. The jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty in the Franklin County Common Pleas Court. 

WEEK OF AUGUST 31, 2009
Probation Violation Resolved Favorably. My client had been convicted of O.V.I. in the Hilliard Mayor's Court and was placed on probation. While he was on probation, he was convicted in another court of Physical Control Under The Influence, so he was charged with a probation violation. The probation violation was resolved with community service and no jail sentence.

WEEK OF AUGUST 24, 2009
O.V.I. Charge Reduced. My client, a self-employed business owner, was charged with O.V.I. in the Worthington Mayor's Court. Another motorist reported that my client was driving erratically, so my client was pulled over, took field sobriety tests, and attempted twice to take the breath test. Following a close examination of the field sobriety tests and invalid samples on the breath-testing machine, the charge of O.V.I. was amended to a charge of Reckless Operation.

WEEK OF AUGUST 17, 2009
O.V.I. Trial Ends In Not Guilty Verdict.  My client, a 20-year-old student, was charged with O.V.I. (breath), O.V.I. (impaired), and Speeding.  After a hearing on our motion to suppress the breath test, the breath test was suppressed.  We had a three-day trial on the charge of O.V.I. (impaired).  Following a 30-minute deliberation, the jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty.

WEEK OF AUGUST 10, 2009
Repeat O.V.I. Offense Reduced.  My client from Hilliard, Ohio was charged with a second O.V.I. offense within six years, as well as Breath Test Refusal With Prior Conviction and Left Of Center.  The charges of Breath Test Refusal With Prior Conviction and Left of Center were dismissed, and the charge of O.V.I. was treated as a first offense.

WEEK OF JULY 27, 2009
Record Sealed For Domestic Violence Case.  My client was originally charged with Domestic Violence and Assault.  The charge of Domestic Violence was dismissed, and the charge of Assault was reduced to a charge of Disorderly Conduct.  We petitioned to have the record sealed (expunged), and our request was granted, so there is no longer a public record for the case.

WEEK OF JULY 20, 2009
Shoplifting Charge Dismissed.  My client was charged with Theft for shoplifting at a department store in Westerville, Ohio.  My client completed a theft offender program, and the charge of Theft was dismissed.  The record for the case in the Franklin County Municipal Court was ultimately sealed (expunged). 

WEEK OF JULY 13, 2009
Hit-Skip Charge Reduced.  My client from Delaware was charged in the Franklin County Municipal Court with Hit-Skip and Failure To Control.  The charge of Failure To Control was dismissed, and the charge of Hit-Skip was reduced to a charge of Reckless Operation.

WEEK OF JULY 6, 2009
Business Owner’s O.V.I. Amended.  My client, a local business owner, was charged with O.V.I. and No Headlights in the Gahanna Mayor’s Court.  The headlights charge was dismissed, and the charge of O.V.I. was amended to a charge of Reckless Operation.

WEEK OF JUNE 29, 2009
Breath Test Suppressed.  My client was charged with O.V.I. (breath), O.V.I. (impaired), and Speeding.  We filed a motion to suppress the breath test, and a hearing was held on that motion.  We argued that the breath test should be thrown out because the officer that administered the breath test did not have a valid permit (it expired before he renewed it).  The judge agreed and suppressed evidence regarding the breath test.

WEEK OF JUNE 22, 2009
Repeat O.V.I. Offense Dismissed.  My client had four prior O.V.I. convictions and was on probation for the last conviction.  In this case, he was charged with high-test O.V.I., O.V.I. (impaired), Marked Lanes, and Seatbelt.  My client pled guilty to O.V.I. (impaired) as a stipulated first offense, the remaining charges were dismissed, and probation was restored.

WEEK OF JUNE 15, 2009
O.V.I. Charge Amended.  My client was charged with O.V.I. (breath), O.V.I. (impaired), Speeding, and Marked Lanes.  The charges of Speeding, Marked Lanes, and O.V.I. (impaired) were dismissed, and the charge of O.V.I. (breath) was amended to a charge of Physical Control.

WEEK OF JUNE 8, 2009
Motion Hearing Leads To Reduction Of Charge.  My client was charged in the Franklin County Municipal Court with High-Test O.V.I.  We filed motions to suppress evidence, and a hearing was held on those motions.  At the conclusion of the hearing, the charge of high-test O.V.I. was amended to a non-moving offense with no points.

WEEK OF MAY 25, 2009
High-Test O.V.I. Dismissed.  My client was charged in Worthington with O.V.I. (high test) and O.V.I. (impaired), as well as Speed and Failure To Control.  In court in Franklin County, the charges of Speed, Failure to Control, and O.V.I. (high-test) were dismissed, and my client pled guilty to the charge of O.V.I. impaired, avoiding the mandatory yellow plates and jail sentence.

WEEK OF MAY 18, 2009
Nurse’s Felony Theft in Delaware County To Be Dismissed.  For a shoplifting incident in Lewis Center, my client was charged with felony Theft.  Following conferences with the investigating detective and prosecutor’s office, my client was accepted into a diversion program.  After my client completes the program, the charge will be dismissed, and there will be no record of the offense.

WEEK OF MAY 4, 2009
Drug Charges Dismissed In Franklin County.  After my client’s home in Westerville was searched, he was charged with Marijuana Possession and Drug Paraphernalia Possession.  In the Franklin County Municipal Court, the charge of Drug Paraphernalia was dismissed, and the charge of Marijuana Possession was amended to a charge of Disorderly Conduct.  My client paid a small fine and did not lose his driver’s license.

WEEK OF APRIL 27, 2009
Student’s Case To Be Dismissed.  My client, a student, was charged in the Delaware County Municipal Court with Underage Alcohol Consumption, Trespass, and Criminal Mischief.  The charges of Trespass and Criminal Mischief were dismissed, and the charge of Underage Alcohol Consumption will also be dismissed when my client completes a diversion program.

WEEK OF APRIL 20, 2009
Powell O.V.I. Reduced.  My client was charged by the Powell Police Department in the Delaware Municipal Court with two counts of O.V.I. (one related to the breath test and one for being under the influence).  One count of O.V.I. was dismissed, and the other count of O.V.I. was reduced to a charge of Reckless Operation with probation and no driver’s license suspension.

WEEK OF APRIL 13, 2009
Business Owner’s Second O.V.I. Charge Reduced.  My client from Delaware, Ohio was charged in the Franklin County Municipal Court with O.V.I. (second offense within six years), Improper Turn, and Marked Lanes.  The charges of Improper Turn and Marked Lanes were dismissed, and the charge of O.V.I. was amended to a no-points non-moving offense.  

WEEK OF APRIL 6, 2009
O.V.I. Trial Ends In Hung Jury.  My client with multiple prior O.V.I. convictions was charged with O.V.I. (high breath test-.203) and O.V.I. (impaired).  The breath test was thrown out, and we had a jury trial on the remaining charge of O.V.I.  Following a multi-day jury trial, the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict (“hung jury”), and the judge declared a mistrial.

WEEK OF MARCH 23, 2009
Delaware Hit-Skip Charge Reduced.  My client from Westerville, Ohio was charged with Hit-Skip in the Delaware County Municipal Court.  The charge of Hit-Skip was reduced to a charge of Improper Backing, and my client paid a small fine.

WEEK OF MARCH 16, 2009
O.V.I. in Worthington Reduced.  My client from Dublin, Ohio was charged with O.V.I. in the Worthington Mayor’s Court.  The charge of O.V.I. was reduced to a charge of Reckless Operation with no driver’s license suspension.  

WEEK OF MARCH 9, 2009
Charges Dismissed In Delaware County Shoplifting Incident.  My client from Lewis Center was arrested for shoplifting from a store in the Polaris area and charged with Theft, Possessing Criminal Tools, and Criminal Mischief in the Delaware County Municipal Court.  The charges of Possessing Criminal Tool and Criminal Mischief were dismissed.  My client pled guilty to the charge of Theft and was placed on probation.

WEEK OF MARCH 2, 2009
Columbus, Ohio O.V.I. Breath Test Charge Amended.  My client was stopped by a trooper in the Lewis Center / Polaris area.  He was charged with two counts of OVI;  one based on being under the influence and one based on the breath test result.  Following several court appearances and motions to suppress evidence in the Franklin County Municipal Court, one O.V.I. charge was dismissed, and the other O.V.I. charge was amended to a charge of Physical Control with no license suspension.

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23, 2009
Charge Of Falsification Dismissed.  My client from Columbus was charged in the Franklin County Municipal Court with falsifying documents at the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.  After we filed a motion to dismiss the charge based on a speedy trial violation, the case was dismissed entirely.

WEEK OF FEBRURY 16, 2009
Drug Charges Dismissed.  My client was charged with Possessing Marijuana, Possessing Drug Paraphernalia, and Driving Under Suspension in the Hilliard Mayor’s Court.  Both drug charges were dismissed, and the charge of Driving Under Suspension was reduced to a minor misdemeanor, so my client only had to pay a fine.

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 9, 2009
Felonious Assault Jury Trial Results In Lesser Offense.  My client was charged with Felonious Assault for allegedly stabbing another man in the face with a pair of scissors.  At the conclusion of a multi-day jury trial, the jury found my client not guilty of Felonious Assault but guilty of the lesser charge of Aggravated Assault.

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 2, 2009
Charge Of Weapon While Intoxicated Reduced.  My client from Lewis Center was charged with Weapon While Intoxicated.  Before trial, the charge was amended to Disorderly Conduct, my client pled guilty to the amended charge, and my client was ordered to pay a $100 fine.

WEEK OF JANUARY 5, 2009
Domestic Violence Charge Dismissed.  My client was charged with Domestic Violence and Assault in the Franklin County Municipal Court.  The charge of Domestic Violence was dismissed, the charge of Assault was reduced to a charge of Disorderly Conduct, and my client pled guilty to that reduced charge.

WEEK OF DECEMBER 29, 2008
Student’s Charge of Hit-Skip Dismissed.  My client, a college student, was charged with Hit-Skip and Failure To Control in the Westerville Mayor’s Court.  The prosecutor dismissed the charge of Hit-Skip, my client pled guilty to the charge of Failure To Control, and my client was ordered to pay a $50 fine.

WEEK OF DECEMBER 8, 2008
IT Worker’s Hit-Skip Charge Reduced.  My client, an IT worker, was charged with Hit Skip and Traffic Control Device in the Franklin County Municipal Court..  The charge of Traffic Control Device was dismissed, and the charge of Hit-Skip was reduced to a charge of Reckless Operation.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 24, 2008
College Student’s Alcohol Charge Reduced.  My client, a student at The Ohio State University, was charged with Underage Alcohol Consumption in the Franklin County Municipal Court.  The charge was reduced to a minor misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct charge, and my client was ordered to pay the court costs.  

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 17, 2008
Business Owner’s Shoplifting Charge Reduced.  My client, owner of a business with two locations in Columbus, Ohio, was charged with shoplifting.  The charge was reduced to a lesser offense, and my client paid a small fine.  

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 10, 2008
Sixth O.V.I. Charge Resolved Favorably.  My client was charged with O.V.I. in the Mt. Vernon Municipal Court.  He had four prior O.V.I. convictions, another O.V.I. charge pending, and this case.  He ultimately was sentenced to serve no additional jail time and instead was ordered to pay a fine and placed on probation.  

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 3, 2008
O.V.I. From Accident Reduced.  My client, from Westerville, was involved in a serious one-car accident and charged with O.V.I. and Failure To Control.  The charge of Failure To Control was dismissed, and the charge of O.V.I. was reduced to a charge of Reckless Operation, for which my client paid a $100 fine.

WEEK OF OCTOBER 27, 2008
O.V.I. Charges Dismissed.  My client, a social worker, was charged with two counts of O.V.I., Seatbelt, and Following Too Close.  Both charges of O.V.I. were dismissed, as well as the charge of Seatbelt, and my client pled guilty to the charge of Following Too Close.

WEEK OF OCTOBER 20, 2008
Underage Consumption Charge Dismissed.  My client, an O.S.U. student, was charged with Underage Alcohol Consumption.  He completed an alcohol education program, and the case was completely dismissed.

WEEK OF OCTOBER 13, 2008
Hit Skip Charge Dismissed.  My client, a student from Hilliard, was charged with Hit Skip and failure to Control.  The charge of Hit-Skip was dismissed, and my client pled guilty to the charge of Failure To Control.

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2008
Drag Racing Charge Dismissed.  My client, a student from Westerville, was charged with Drag Racing and Speed.  The charge of Drag Racing was dismissed, and my client pled guilty to the charge of Speed.

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2008
College Student’s Game-Day Charges Dismissed.  My client, a student at O.S.U., was charged with Underage Alcohol Consumption, Falsification, and Fake Identification.  The charges of Falsification and Fake Identification were dismissed, and my client paid a fine of $100 for the charge of Underage Alcohol Consumption.

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2008
High-Test O.V.I. Amended And Drug Charge Dismissed.  My client was charged with Turn Signal, two counts of O.V.I., and one count of marijuana possession in the Hilliard Mayor’s Court.  The charges of Marijuana Possession, Turn Signal, and High-Test O.V.I. were dismissed, so my client avoided a drug conviction, jail time, and yellow license plates.

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2008
Second O.V.I. Amended To Non-Moving Violation.  My client, from Powell, Ohio, was charged with Marked Lanes, Speed, and O.V.I.  The O.V.I. was a second O.V.I. offense within six years.  The prosecutor dismissed the charges of Speed and Marked Lanes, and the prosecutor amended the charge of O.V.I. to a non-moving violation.  

WEEK OF AUGUST 25, 2008
Recent Graduate Avoids O.V.I. Conviction.  My client, a recent college graduate, was charged with Speed and two counts of O.V.I.  The charge of Speed and one charge of O.V.I. were dismissed, and the other charge of O.V.I. was amended to a no-points violation.  

WEEK OF AUGUST 18, 2008
O.V.I. Charge Amended.  My client, a professional from Lewis Center, was charged with Marked Lanes, Speed, and two counts of O.V.I.  The charges of Marked Lanes, Speed, and one charge of O.V.I. were dismissed, and the other charge of O.V.I. was amended to a non-moving violation.

WEEK OF AUGUST 11, 2008
College Student’s Drug Charge To Be Dismissed.  My client was charged with heroine possession.  We arranged for an assessment by drug counseling professionals and filed a motion for Intervention In Lieu Of Conviction.  The motion was granted.  If my client completes his counseling (intervention plan), the case will be completely dismissed.

WEEK OF AUGUST 4, 2008
Sales Professional Avoids O.V.I. Conviction.  My client worked in sales and was charged with O.V.I. and Failure To Control in the Worthington Mayor’s Court.  The prosecutor dismissed the charge of Failure To Control and amended the charge of O.V.I. to a charge of Reckless Operation.

WEEK OF JULY 21, 2008
O.V.I. Charge Reduced.  My client, in the United States on a work visa, was charged with O.V.I. after a one-car accident.  The O.V.I. can impact one’s immigration status.  In the Franklin County Municipal Court, the charge of O.V.I. was amended to a charge of Reckless Operation, and my client pled guilty to that charge.

WEEK OF JULY 7, 2008
Second O.V.I. Charge Amended.  My client, a health care professional, was charged with his second O.V.I., an additional charge for Breath Test Refusal With Prior Conviction, and a charge of Open Container.  The prosecutor dismissed the charges of Breath Test Refusal With Prior Conviction and Open Container, and the charge of O.V.I. was amended to a non-moving violation.  My client pled guilty to the amended charge and paid a $150 fine.

WEEK OF JUNE 30, 2008
O.V.I. Charge Reduced.  My client, a student from Dublin, Ohio, was charged with O.V.I. and Speeding.  The charge of Speeding was dismissed, the charge of O.V.I. was amended to a no-points traffic offense, and my client pled guilty to that no-points offense.

WEEK OF JUNE 16, 2008
Prison avoided in computer pornography case.  My client, from Worthington, Ohio, was charged with 36 counts of pandering obscenity involving minors.  After several pretrial motions and a contested motion hearing, the prosecutor dismissed all but three counts and amended the remaining three counts to charges that did not involve minors.  My client pled guilty to those remaining three (amended) counts and was ultimately placed on probation with no prison sentence.  

WEEK OF JUNE 2, 2008
IT Consultant Avoids O.V.I. Conviction.  My client, an IT consultant from out of town, was in Columbus for business.  While driving back to his hotel, he was charged with two counts of O.V.I. and one charge of Traffic Control device.  The prosecutor dismissed the charge of Traffic Control Device and one of the two charges of O.V.I..  The other charge of O.V.I. was amended to a non-moving offense, so my client avoided an O.V.I. on his record.

WEEK OF MAY 26, 2008
Hit-Skip Charge Dismissed.  My client from Columbus, Ohio was charged with Hit-Skip and Failure To Control as a result of a one-car accident.  The prosecutor dismissed the charge of Hit-Skip, and my client pled guilty to the charge of Failure To Control, avoiding four additional points on his license and a license suspension.

WEEK OF MAY 19, 2008
Nursing Student Avoids Felony Conviction.  My client was charged with Burglary and Theft, both felony charges that could affect her eligibility to obtain a nursing license.  The charge of Burglary was dismissed, the charge of Theft was reduced to a misdemeanor, and my client was placed on probation with restitution.

WEEK OF MAY 12, 2008
Probation Violation Avoided.  While on probation for an OVI conviction, my client was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Littering.  A conviction for either offense would be a violation of probation.  We resolved the case with a dismissal of the Disorderly Conduct charge, a guilty plea to the Littering charge, and no probation violation.  

WEEK OF MAY 5, 2008
Identity Theft Charge Dismissed.  My client was charged with identity theft and two counts of forgery, so she was facing up to seven years in prison.  She pled guilty to one count of forgery and was placed on probation.

WEEK OF APRIL 21, 2008
Federal Charge Resolved Favorably.  My client was facing multiple felony charges in federal court.  Following extensive discussions with the prosecuting attorney, he was charged with one count of Receiving Stolen Property and was facing up to ten years in prison but was ordered to serve only three months.

WEEK OF APRIL 14, 2008
Felonious Assault Reduced To Misdemeanor.  My client was charged with Felonious Assault and was facing up to eight years in prison.  The charge was reduced to a misdemeanor Assault, and my client was placed on probation with community service and restitution.

WEEK OF APRIL 7, 2008
OVI Charge Reduced and Drug Charges Dismissed.  My client, a student, was originally charged with OVI, Marijuana Possession, Paraphernalia Possession, Failure To Control and O.V.I.  The charges of Marijuana Possession, Paraphernalia Possession, and Failure To Control were dismissed.  The charge of OVI was amended to Reckless Operation.  

WEEK OF MARCH 31, 2008
Factory Worker Avoids Felony Drug Conviction.  My client was charged with drug possession and was facing a prison sentence.  The judge granted our request for intervention in lieu of conviction, so my client was not convicted of any offense.  After she completes her counseling plan, her case will be dismissed.

WEEK OF MARCH 17, 2008
IT Consultant Avoids Felony Drug Conviction.  My client was charged with a third degree felony charge of drug possession, requiring mandatory prison time of one to five years.  The judge granted our request for intervention in lieu of conviction, so my client was not convicted of any offense.  After he completes his counseling plan, his case will be dismissed.

WEEK OF MARCH 10, 2008
Charge Of High-Test OVI Dismissed.  My client, a young professional, was charged in the Gahanna Mayor’s Court with high-test OVI and impaired OVI.  The charge of high-test O.V.I. was dismissed, so my client did not have to serve any time in jail and was not required to have yellow license plates, both of which are required for high-test OVI convictions

WEEK OF MARCH 3, 2008
Hit-Skip Charge Reduced.  My client was originally charged with Hit-Skip and Assured Clear Distance Ahead, so he was facing a driver’s license suspension, six points on his license, and possible jail time.  The charge of Assured Clear Distance Ahead was dismissed, and the charge of Hit-Skip was amended to a lesser charge.  My client pled guilty to the lesser charge and was ordered to pay a fine.   

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 18, 2008
Charge of Driving Under Suspension Reduced.  My client was charged with Driving Under Suspension, so she was facing a driver’s license suspension, six points on her license, and possible jail time.  She pled guilty to an amended charge of No Operator’s License and was ordered to pay a fine.  

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 11, 2008
Arrest warrant lifted.  My client, before hiring me, pled guilty to an OVI.  Because she failed to complete court orders, a warrant was issued for her arrest in the Hilliard Mayor’s Court.  We got the arrest warrant lifted, she completed the court orders, and she did not have to serve any jail time.

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 4, 2008
Probation Terminated.  Before hiring me, my client was placed on probation for an alcohol offense.  She was summoned to court for violating her probation.  She hired me, and we provided the judge with a  legal reason why probation should be terminated.  The judge held a hearing and agreed with our argument, so my client was not found to be in violation of her probation, and the probation was terminated.

WEEK OF JANUARY 28, 2008
Third OVI Charge (High-Test) Reduced.  My client was charged in the Franklin County Municipal Court with a high-test OVI, and he had two prior OVI convictions.  The OVI charge was amended to a second offense low-test OVI, so my client’s jail sentence was reduced, and he avoided the mandatory forfeiture of his car.

WEEK OF JANUARY 21, 2008
Student’s Charge of Assault Reduced.  My client, a college student, was originally charged with Assault.  The prosecutor amended the charge to a charge of Disorderly Conduct.  My client was ordered to pay a fine and complete community service rather than serve a jail sentence.  

WEEK OF JANUARY 14, 2008
Dental Student’s Charge of Assault Expunged.  My client, a dental student, was charged with Assault.  He pled guilty to an amended charge of disorderly conduct, and the conviction was expunged, so he has no criminal record.

WEEK OF JANUARY 7, 2008
Juvenile’s Charges of Receiving Stolen Property Dismissed.  My client was charged with three counts of Receiving Stolen Property in the Franklin County Juvenile Court.  The prosecutor dismissed two of the charges, and my client admitted to the third charge.  After my client completed counseling and community service, the third charge was also dismissed.

WEEK OF DECEMBER 31, 2007
High-Test OVI Dismissed.  My client was charged in the Westerville Mayor’s Court with Stopping in Roadway, high-test OVI and impaired OVI.  The prosecutor dismissed the charge of Stopping In Roadway and the charge of high-test O.V.I., so my client did not have to serve any time in jail and was not required to have yellow license plates, both of which are required for high-test OVI convictions.

WEEK OF DECEMBER 17, 2007
OVI Charge Reduced.  My client was charged with OVI and Speed.  The charge of Speed was dismissed, and the charge of OVI was amended to a non-moving, no-points offense.  

WEEK OF DECEMBER 10, 2007
Charge Of Driving Under Suspension Dismissed.  My client was charged with Driving Under Suspension and Assured Clear Distance Ahead.  The charge of Driving Under Suspension was dismissed, and my client pled guilty to the charge of Assured Clear Distance Ahead.  

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 26, 2007
Marketing Executive’s charge of OVI reduced.  My client was charged with OVI and Marked Lanes in the Dublin Mayor’s Court.  The charge of Marked Lanes was dismissed, and the charge of OVI was amended to a non-moving, no-points traffic violation.  

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 19, 2007
Burglary Charge Reduced To Misdemeanor.  My client was charged with Burglary and was facing up to eight years in prison.  The charge was reduced to a misdemeanor charge of Trespass, and my client pled guilty to that reduced charge.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 12, 2007
High-Test OVI Dismissed.  My client was charged with high-test OVI.  There was an issue regarding the prosecutor’s ability to prove she was operating the vehicle.  The charge was completely dismissed.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 5, 2007
Student’s Felony Firearm Charge Reduced.  My client, a college student, was charged with a felony count of Improper Handling of a Firearm and a firearm specification, requiring a mandatory prison sentence.  The firearm specification was dismissed, and the charge of Improper Handling of a Firearm was reduced to a misdemeanor.  

WEEK OF OCTOBER 29, 2007
Hit-Skip Reduced.  My client was charged with Failure To Control and Hit-Skip.  The charge of Failure To Control was dismissed, and the charge of Hit-Skip was reduced to a lesser charge.  My client pled guilty to the lesser charge.  

WEEK OF OCTOBER 15, 2007
Drug Charges Not Prosecuted.  My client was charged with Marijuana Possession and Drug Paraphernalia Possession.  The charge of Marijuana Possession was dismissed.  For the charge of Drug Paraphernalia Possession, the prosecutor agreed not to prosecute the charge in exchange for client's forfeiting bond in the amount of $250.  

WEEK OF OCTOBER 8, 2007
Felony Drug Offense Reduced To Misdemeanor.  My client was charged in the Franklin County Common Pleas Court with a felony charge of drug possession.  The charge was reduced to a misdemeanor, and my client pled guilty to the reduced charge.

WEEK OF OCTOBER 1, 2007
OVI Reduced To Reckless Operation.  My client was charged with Marked Lanes, Open Container and OVI.  The charges of Marked Lanes and Open Container were dismissed, and the charge of O.V.I. was amended to a charge of Reckless Operation.  My client pled guilty to that amended charge.

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2007
Second OVI Offense Reduced.  My client was charged with Driving Under Suspension, No Operator’s License, Speed, and two counts of OVI (his second OVI offense in six years).  The charges of Driving Under Suspension, No Operator’s License, Speed, and one count of OVI were dismissed.  The other count of OVI was amended to a first offense, and my client pled guilty to that amended charge, avoiding yellow license plates, immobilization of his car, and an increased jail sentence.

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2007
Teacher Avoids Felony Drug Conviction.  My client, a high school teacher, was charged with drug possession and was facing a prison sentence.  The judge granted our request for intervention in lieu of conviction, so my client was not convicted of any offense.  After he completes his counseling plan, his case will be dismissed.

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
OVI Trial Ends In Not Guilty Verdict.  My client was involved in a one-car accident, and his blood alcohol concentration measured by the hospital was .29.  The blood test was inadmissible.  We took the case to trial, and he was found Not Guilty.

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2007
OVI Charge Reduced Despite Near Accident With Cruiser.  My client nearly hit a trooper’s cruiser and was ultimately charged with Marked Lanes, Turn Signal, Seatbelt, and OVI.  The charges of Marked Lanes, Turn Signal and Seatbelt were dismissed, and the charge of O.V.I. was amended to a no-points traffic offense.  

WEEK OF AUGUST 27, 2007
Drug Charge Dismissed.  My client was stopped for Speeding and ultimately charged with Speed, Window Tint and Marijuana Possession.  The charges of Marijuana Possession and Window Tint were dismissed, and my client pled guilty to the charge of Speed.

WEEK OF AUGUST 20, 2007
Second OVI Reduced.  My client was charged in the Morrow County Municipal Court with her second OVI and a charge of Breath Test Refusal With Prior Conviction, which carries a minimum jail sentence of 20 days.  The charge of Breath Test Refusal was dismissed, and the charge of OVI was stipulated to be a first OVI offense.  My client pled guilty to that amended OVI charge, so she avoided jail time, yellow license plates, and immobilization of her car.

WEEK OF AUGUST 13, 2007
Insurance Agent’s OVI Charge Amended.  My client was charged with Speed and OVI in the Franklin County Municipal Court.  The charge of Speed was dismissed, and the charge of OVI was amended to a no-points, non-moving traffic offense.

WEEK OF AUGUST 6, 2007
State Employee’s Littering Charge Not Prosecuted.  My client was charged with littering in a state park.  The prosecutor agreed not to prosecute the charge in exchange for client's forfeiting bond in the amount of $300

WEEK OF JULY 30, 2007
Banker’s Domestic Violence Charge Dismissed.  My client was accused of assaulting his wife, so he was charged with Domestic Violence and Disorderly Conduct in The Delaware County Municipal Court.  The charge of Domestic Violence was dismissed.  My client plead guilty to Disorderly Conduct and paid a $100 fine. 

WEEK OF JULY 23, 2007
Driving Under Suspension Dismissed.  My client was charged in the Dublin Mayor’s Court with Driving Under Suspension and No Operator’s License.  He was facing possible jail time, a possible license suspension, and six points on his license.  The charge of Driving Under Suspension was dismissed, and the charge of No Operator’s License was reduced to a minor misdemeanor.  My client received a $100 fine, no jail time, no license suspension, and only two points on his license.  

WEEK OF JULY 16, 2007
OVI Charge Dismissed On Speedy Trial Grounds.  My client was charged with OVI, and there was a delay in the case reaching trial.  The judge granted our speedy trial motion and dismissed the case entirely.

WEEK OF JULY 9, 2007
Charge of OVI Dismissed.  After motions and oral argument, the judge ruled that the traffic stop was not justified and the arrest was not justified, so all evidence obtained after the traffic stop was suppressed.  Both charges on the ticket (O.V.I. and Marked Lanes) were dismissed.  

WEEK OF JULY 2, 2007
Second OVI Offense Reduced.  My client was charged with a second OVI offense in six years, so he was facing at least ten days in jail, mandatory yellow plates, and mandatory immobilization of his vehicle.  The charge of O.V.I. was amended so that it was treated as a first offense.  My client was ordered to serve three days in jail, and he avoided both the yellow plates and the vehicle immobilization.  

WEEK OF JUNE 25, 2007
Driving Under Suspension Dismissed.  My client was charged in the New Albany Mayor’s Court with Driving Under Suspension, Falsification, Speed, and No Operator’s License.  The charges of Driving Under Suspension and Falsification were dismissed, and my client was ordered to pay a fine on the charges of Speed and No Operator's License.  

WEEK OF JUNE 11, 2007
Charge Resisting Arrest Dismissed.  My client was accused of Resisting Arrest and two counts of Disorderly Conduct after an altercation with bouncers at Columbus bar.  The charge of Resisting Arrest was dismissed, as well as one charge of Disorderly Conduct.  My client pled guilty to the remaining charge of Disorderly Conduct.  He was placed on probation, ordered to pay a fine, and not sentenced to any jail time.

WEEK OF JUNE 4, 2007
Student’s Shoplifting Charge reduced.  My client was charged with theft for shoplifting.  The charge was reduced to Unauthorized Use of Property.  My client paid a fine and will soon be eligible to have the record sealed.  

WEEK OF MAY 21, 2007
Juvenile’s OVI Charge Reduced.  My client, not yet old enough to have a driver’s license, was charged with OVI, No Operator’s License and Speed in the Franklin County Juvenile Court.  The charge of OVI was reduced, and my client admitted to the reduced charge, as well as the other charges.  The Court ordered him to complete various programs, which he had already completed.  

WEEK OF MAY 14, 2007
OVI Charge From Accident Amended.  My client was involved in a one-car rollover accident and was charged with OVI and Failure To Control.  The charge of Failure To Control was dismissed and the charge of O.V.I. was amended to a charge of Reckless Operation.

WEEK OF APRIL 30, 2007
Reckless Operation Charge Dismissed.  My client, a student, was charged with Reckless Operation and Failure To Control.  The charge of Reckless Operation was dismissed, and my client admitted to the charge of Failure To Control.  My client was ordered to pay court costs, but the court costs were suspended.

WEEK OF APRIL 23, 2007
Charge of Failure To Control Dismissed.  My client lost control of his vehicle, hit a telephone pole, and was charged with Failure To Control  When the trial was scheduled to begin, the case was dismissed.  

WEEK OF APRIL 16, 2007
OVI Charge Amended.  My client was charged with OVI, Marijuana Possession, Open Container and Speed.  The charges of Marijuana Possession, Open Container and Speed were dismissed, and the charge of OVI was amended to a no-points, non-moving offense.  

WEEK OF APRIL 9, 2007
OVI Charge Amended.  My client was charged with OVI and Seatbelt.  The charge of Seatbelt was dismissed, and the charge of OVI was amended to a no-points, non-moving offense.  

WEEK OF APRIL 2, 2007
Charge of Hit-Skip Dismissed.  My client was charged with Hit-Skip, Fictitious Tags and Failure To Control.  The charges of Hit-Skip and Fictitious Tags were dismissed, and my client pled guilty to the charge of Failure To Control.  

WEEK OF MARCH 26, 2007
OVI Charge Amended.  My client was charged with OVI and Speed.  The charge of Speed was dismissed, and the charge of OVI was amended to a no-points, non-moving violation.  

WEEK OF MARCH 19, 2007
OVI Charge Amended.  My client was charged with OVI, Speed, and Seatbelt in the Morrow County Municipal Court.  The charges of Speed and Seatbelt were dismissed, and the charge of OVI was amended to a no-points, non-moving violation.  

WEEK OF MARCH 12, 2007
Breath Test Refusal Dismissed.  My client was charged with her third OVI, Breath Test Refusal With Prior OVI Conviction, and Marked Lanes.  The charges of Breath Test Refusal With Prior Conviction and Marked Lanes were dismissed.  My client pled guilty to the OVI charge and was given the minimum mandatory sentence, so she served no jail time and was not required to have yellow license plates.  

WEEK OF MARCH 5, 2007
College Student’s OVI Charge Reduced.  My client was charged with OVI, OMVUAC, Paraphernalia Possession, Headlight, and Registration in the Hilliard Mayor’s Court.  The charge of OVI was reduced to a charge of Reckless Operation, and the other charges were all dismissed.  

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 26, 2007
Second OVI Charge Amended.  My client was charged with a second OVI offense within six years, Breath Test Refusal With Prior OVI Conviction, Failure To Control, and Expired License Plate.  The charge of OVI was stipulated to be a first offense, and all of the remaining charges were dismissed.

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 19, 2007
Driving Under Suspension Dismissed.  My client was charged with Driving Under Suspension, No Operator’s License and Prohibited Turn.  The charges of Driving Under Suspension and Prohibited Turn were dismissed.  My client pled guilty to the charge of No Operator's License and was ordered to pay a $50 fine plus court costs.

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 12, 2007
Charge of Reckless Operation Reduced.  My client was charged with Reckless Operation.  The charge of Reckless Operation was reduced to a charge of Failure To Control.  My client pled guilty to that reduced charge and was ordered to pay a fine of $75 plus court costs.

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 5, 2007
Probation Terminated.  Before hiring me, my client was placed on probation for an alcohol offense.  She was summoned to court for violating her probation.  She hired me, and we provided the judge with a legal reason why probation should be terminated.  The judge held a hearing and agreed with our argument, so my client was not found to be in violation of her probation, the probation was terminated, and the case was closed.

WEEK OF JANUARY 29, 2007
Probation Violation Consequences Avoided.  Before hiring me, my client pled guilty to OVI in the Hilliard Mayor’s Court.  She was summoned to court due to an allegation that she violated her probation.  The Court maintained her probation with no further sanctions.  

WEEK OF JANUARY 22, 2007
Second OVI Offense Reduced.  My client was charged with his second OVI, Breath Test Refusal With Prior OVI Conviction, Marked Lanes, and Tag Violation.  The charges of Breath Test Refusal, Marked Lanes, and Tag Violation were dismissed, and the charge of OVI was reduced to a charge of Reckless Operation.

WEEK OF JANUARY 15, 2007
Charge Of High-Test OVI Dismissed.  My client was charged with High-Test OVI, OVI, and Failure To Control.  The charges of OVI High-Test and Failure To Control were dismissed, and my client pled guilty to the other charge of OVI, avoiding jail time and yellow license plates.  

WEEK OF JANUARY 8, 2007
Robbery Charge Dismissed.  My client was charged with two counts of Robbery.  One count of Robbery was dismissed, and the other count of Robbery was reduced to a charge of Attempted Theft as a misdemeanor.

WEEK OF JANUARY 1, 2007
College Student’s OVI Reduced.  My client was charged with two counts of OVI and one count of Marked Lanes in the Franklin County Municipal Court.  The charge of Marked Lanes was dismissed, one charge of Operating Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated - OVI - was dismissed, and the other charge of OVI was reduced to a charge of Reckless Operation.