Whether DUI/OVI cases, unemployment appeals, or criminal cases, Smith's Law Offices' record shows a steady flow of successes for our clients.
Please keep in mind that the success of any legal matter depends on the unique circumstances of each case and we cannot guarantee particular results for future clients based on successes we have achieved in past legal matters.
Obtained a dismissal of an OVI despite a prior OVI conviction, and despite a refusal, after strategic discussions regarding weaknesses in the State's case led the prosecutor to agree to a reduced reckless op.
Obtained a dismissal of an OVI, protecting our client from a record- suspension and jail time. Our client was happy we obtained a reduced reckless op plea- protecting their medical career.
After filing a suppression motion, an agreement was reached to dismiss OVI charges in exchange for a reckless op plea - avoiding any jail time.
Employee was accused of misusing a phone at work, but we showed that she was merely listening to music, which the employer permitted.
Employer failed to present justification for skipping a step of its own discipline policy, so employee found eligible for compensation.
Obtained a dismissal of OVI charges for a client who also had a record of prior charges in exchange for an agreement to a plea of physical control.
Hearing Officer approved client for unemployment,- persuaded that the employer lacked just cause to terminate for sending emails during work. The Hearing Officer concluded that the employer did not persuade him that an actual violation of policy occurred.
Hearing Officer agreed that the employee was eligible because the employer lacked just cause to terminate. The Employer knew when it hired the employee that she would need training to perform her job, it failed to provide training- and then it terminated her unjustly for not being able to perform her job as desired.
Convinced the Hearing Officer that the employer lacked evidence of wrongdoing of a medical employee despite some complaints from other workers.
Persuaded court to agree to dismiss OVI and other charges, protecting the client from fines- penalties- and a CDL disqualification, in exchange for an agreement to plea to a non-moving charge.
Obtained unemployment compensation for an employee who had been paid as a 1099 independent contractor, but should have been classified as and paid as an employee subject to unemployment compensation.
Our client was cited with an OVI after a traffic stop during which she declined to take a breath test. Through extensive negotiations, we reached an agreement that resulted in the OVI charges being dismissed without any court imposed license suspension.
