Refusal OVI Charges Dropped:
After being stopped for allegedly speeding, our client was charged with an OVI. He performed standardized field sobriety tests and refused a breath test at the station. Negotiations resulted in an agreement to drop the OVI charges to traffic citations, saving our client from a year-long license suspension, 6 points to his driving record and the consequences of having an OVI on his record.
Elyria Municipal Court
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March 28, 2023
OVI Charged Dismissed:
Our client was stopped for expired license plates and then found the stop quickly escalated into a DUI investigation and charge. We raised several issues regarding the stop and, in particular, the decision to expand and prolong the stop into an investigation. These arguments resulted in a dismissal of the OVI charge with our client pleading to a non-moving citation instead. This saved him from a year-long license suspension, any jail time and points to his license.
Rocky River Municipal Court
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March 27, 2023
OVI and Hit/Skip Charges Dismissed:
Our client was charged with a hit and skip (a first degree misdemeanor) and OVI after allegedly hitting a mailbox and testing over the legal limit. We were proactive, investigating the charges and helping to put her in the best possible position to reach a resolution. This approach was successful, resulting in a dismissal of these charges with her pleading to a non-moving citation instead. This protected her driving record from any points and saved her from a mandatory one-year license suspension.
North Ridgeville Mayor's Court
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March 22, 2023
OVI Charges Dropped:
After allegedly going through a red light, our client was stopped, subjected to field sobriety tests and charged with an OVI. We raised issues regarding the investigation as well as many mitigating factors for our client and as a result, the OVI charges were dropped.
Elyria Municipal Court
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March 21, 2023
OVI Charges Dropped for CDL Driver:
A person who holds an Ohio CDL (Commercial Driver's License) is subject to a one-year disqualification after a first-time OVI and a lifetime disqualification after a second OVI. Our client had three OVI's on his record; however, due to the timing of the first two they did not count against his CDL. However, if received another OVI he would lose his CDL, and as a result his career, for life. We raised many issues regarding his traffic stop and, as a result, obtained a dismissal of the new OVI charges with him pleading to a non-moving citation instead. This, along with having the administrative license suspension vacated, was necessary to save his CDL.
Rocky River Municipal Court
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March 14, 2023
OVI Charges Dropped:
After allegations of crossing marked traffic lines and providing a breath sample that was over the legal limit, our client was charged with OVIs. We got those OVI's dropped with our client pleading to a moving citation instead. He walked out of court with his driver's license in hand and no license suspension within two months of the citation and avoided high points to his license, avoided any jail time and had the $475 reinstatement fee waived.
Sandusky Municipal Court
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March 13, 2023
THC OVI Dismissed:
The police initiated a traffic stop of our client because they claimed her license plate light was out at about 3:30am. The traffic stop quickly escalated to OVI and marijuana possession charges. When urine test results came in, an additional charge was brought for being over the legal limit of THC metabolites. After a thorough investigation of the case, we raised issues that resulted a dismissal of the OVI charges. Our client pled instead to a non-moving violation. As a result, she received no points to her driver's license, no license suspension and no jail. She also protected her good record.
Fremont Municipal Court
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March 9, 2023
OVI With Urine Tests Dismissed:
After a head-on accident, our client was transported to the hospital. A state trooper initiated an investigation at the hospital and ultimately charged our client with an OVI and performed a urine test that came back with positive results. After a thorough investigation and filing multiple motions, we achieved a dismissal of the OVI charges with our client pleading to a non-moving citation. As a result, she avoided points to her license, a year-long license suspension and did not have to serve any time in jail or at a driver's intervention program.
Ashtabula County Court - Western
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March 1, 2023
OVI Charges Dismissed:
Our client found himself subjected to field sobriety tests after the police arrived at his vehicle due to a report of a suspicious vehicle. We raised issues regarding the initial involvement of the police, signs of impairment and the conditions under which the field sobriety tests were conducted. By doing so, we achieved a dismissal of the OVI charges with our client pleading to a non-moving citation instead. This saved him from any jail, from the driver's intervention program, from points to his license and a year-long license suspension.
Rocky River Municipal Court
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February 28, 2023
OVI Charges Completely Dismissed:
The police initiated a traffic stop of our client due to tinted windows, though the stop escalated into an OVI citation. Our investigation revealed that symptoms of anxiety during the stop were misinterpreted as signs of impairment. Leveraging this evidence, we obtained a complete dismissal of the OVI charges with our client merely pleading to the tinted windows citation with a fine of $10.00.
Stow Municipal Court
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February 27, 2023
Over-the-Limit OVI Charges Dismissed:
Despite our client providing an over-the-limit breath test, we investigated her charges and allegations to uncover several issues with the traffic stop. As a result, we were able to obtain a dismissal of the OVI charges with her pleading to a traffic offense instead. This saved her from high points on her license, an OVI on her record, and she walked out of court with her license and no suspension.
Norwalk Municipal Court
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February 24, 2023
Assault Charges Completely Dismissed:
Our client was charged with an assault after an altercation with a girlfriend in his home. Despite the prosecution initially demanding a plea and a month in jail, we uncovered substantial credibility issues with the "victim." As a result, all charges against our client were completely dismissed.
Norwalk Municipal Court
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February 24, 2023
CDL Saved After Second Lifetime Over-the-Limit OVI Charges:
Our client was charged with a second life-time OVI with an over-the-limit breath test of 0.162. His priority to was to save his commercial driver's license which was subject to an automatic disqualification after an OVI. To accomplish this, we achieved an order vacating his administrative license suspension due to issues we raised with the ALS form. We then entered into extensive negotiations with the prosecutor involving the arresting officer and judge to reach an agreement pleading down the OVI and avoiding any license suspension. As a result, we not only saved our client from an OVI conviction but we also protected his CDL and his livelihood.
Elyria Municipal Court
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February 14, 2023
High BAC OVI Charges Dismissed:
After being stopped for allegedly driving without headlights on, our client found herself subjected to SFSTs and giving a breath test that the police claimed was over twice the legal limit. However, through thorough preparation and extensive investigations, we obtained a dismissal of the OVI charges with our client accepting a non-moving citation instead. This saved her from points to her license and from a year-long license suspension, not to mention the problems an OVI would cause for her employment.
North Ridgeville Mayor's Court
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February 8, 2023
Assault Conviction Evaded:
Our client was involved in a physical altercation with another individual after she found herself charged with first-degree misdemeanor Assault with potential penalties including a $1,000 fine, six-months of jail and the obvious negative implications of having such a conviction on her record. Through investigating the allegations and extensive negotiations with the prosecutor, we obtained a dismissal of the assault charges. Our client pled to disorderly conduct instead, saving herself from any jail, high fines and the impact to her record.
Rocky River Municipal Court
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February 7, 2023
OVI Charges Dismissed:
Despite our client being allegedly observed drinking a beer while driving, we fought the OVI charges that were brought against him and obtained a dismissal of the charges with our client pleading to a traffic citation instead. This protected our client from a license suspension, jail time and the driver's intervention program.
Lakewood Municipal Court
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January 18, 2023
OVI Charges Dismissed:
After being charged with an OVI, our client sought our services for an aggressive defense. Through extensive investigation, we raised evidentiary issues regarding the case and obtained an agreement to dismiss the OVI charges with our client pleading to a traffic citation instead. This saved her from a license suspension, a driver's intervention program and jail, probation, high points to her driving record and an OVI on her record. Instead, she simply paid a small fine.
Bedford Municipal Court
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January 13, 2023
Hit and Skip Charges Dismissed:
Our client was involved in a minor traffic accident. When he stopped an argument ensued and he left the scene for his safety. As a result, he was charged with a traffic citation and a hit-and-skip charge. This charge carried with it a mandatory license suspension, a fine of up to $1,000 and up to six months of jail. After our investigation, we were able to obtain a dismissal of the OVI charge with our client pleading to a traffic citation with a fine of $50.00.
Rocky River Municipal Court
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December 8, 2022
OVI With Breath Test Dismissed:
After finding himself arrested and subjected to a breath test that read over the legal limit, our client hired us to defend him. We thoroughly investigated his case and found numerous issued including problems with the manner in which the field sobriety tests were conducted. As a result, the OVI charges were dismissed with our client pleading to a traffic citation instead. This saved him from a license suspension, high points on his license, reinstatement fees, and an OVI permanently on his record.
Painesville Municipal Court
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November 29, 2022
OVI Charges Against Non-English Speaking Person Dismissed:
Our client was charged with an OVI after a traffic stop. We were able to raise several issues in his case, including the fact that instructions for the field sobriety tests were given in English even though our client's understanding of English was limited. The OVI charges were ultimately dismissed and a plea to a traffic station instead saving him from high points to his license, an OVI on his record and a license suspension.
Painesville Municipal Court
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November 29, 2022
OVI Charges Dismissed:
OVI charges were dismissed after we successfully raised issues regarding discrepancies between the police reports and video with the court.
Rocky River Municipal Court
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November 1, 2022
OVI Charges Dismissed:
After raising several issues regarding alleged indications of impairment as well as issues with field sobriety tests, we obtain a dismissal of OVI charges for our client with her accepting a plea to a non-moving traffic citation instead.
Berea Municipal Court
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October 20, 2022
Administrative License Suspension Appeal Won:
When a person is arrested for an OVI and either refuses to take a chemical test or takes a test and the result is over-the-limit, they are immediately placed under an administrative license suspension. For a CDL driver, such as our client, this triggers a one-year disqualification of the CDL for a first, and lifetime disqualification for a second. While representing our client for an OVI charge, we appealed his administrative license suspension and prevailed, getting his suspension vacated. As a result, his CDL was also protected.
Elyria Municipal Court
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October 6, 2022
OVI Charges Dismissed:
Our client found himself charged with an OVI after he was stopped for "weaving." However, we showed that he did not cross any marked lanes and as a result there were significant issues with the traffic stop. As a result, the OVI charges were dismissed, with our client pleading to a non-moving citation instead. He saved himself from high points, a year long license suspension and a mandatory driver's intervention program.
Rocky River Municipal Court
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October 4, 2022
OVI Charges Dismissed:
After being stopped for allegedly driving too slow, our client found herself charged with an OVI. We obtained a dismissal of the OVI charges by showing that driving slow is not an offense unless other traffic is impeded. She agreed to plead to a non-moving citation instead, saving herself from a year-long license suspension and high points to her license.
Rocky River Municipal Court
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October 4, 2022
Refusal OVI Charges Dismissed:
After our client was charged with an OVI after allegedly refusing a breath test, we quickly got his case set for a pre-trial and achieved a dismissal of the OVI charges with an agreement to a plea to traffic offence instead. This resulting in an immediate return of his license.
Sandusky Municipal Court
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September 20, 2022
OVI With Over-the-Limit BAC Dismissed:
Although our client was charged with an OVI after a traffic stop and providing a breath test that was over the limit, we reached an agreed to dismiss the OVI charges with our client pleading to traffic citations instead. Among other things, this saved her from a year-long license suspension.
Elyria Municipal Court
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September 13, 2022
Over-the-Limit OVI Charges Dismissed:
Although our client was charged with an OVI after the police claimed he provided an over-the-limit breath test, we obtained a dismissal of his OVI charges with him pleading to a traffic citation instead. This saved him from a year-long license suspension and potentially saved his job and protected his military career.
Sandusky County Municipal Court - Clyde
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September 9, 2022
Assault Charges Dismissed:
Our client was charged with assault and unlawful restraint. By thorough investigation and extensive negotiations, a complete dismissal of the charges was obtained.
Avon Lake Municipal Court.
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September 1, 2022
OVI Charges Dismissed:
Our client was charged with an OVI. When we investigated the case, we found a lack of evidence to support the charges, in part because the field sobriety tests the state was relying upon were conducted in a snow storm and were therefore unreliable. Ultimately, an agreement was reached to dismiss the OVI charges with our client pleading instead to a non-moving traffic citation.
Avon Lake Municipal Court
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September 1, 2022
OVI and Hit/Skip Charges Dismissed:
Although our client was facing mandatory license suspensions for both OVI charges and Hit/Skip charges, we obtained a dismissal of both charges with our client accepting a non-moving citation instead with neither any points to her license or any license suspension.
Brooklyn Mayors Court
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August 23, 2022
OVI Charges Dismissed:
Although our client had a prior OVI conviction and prior OVI reduction, thereby facing enhanced penalties, we investigated his new OVI charge thoroughly, raised evidentiary issues, and engaged in intensive negotiations with the prosecution to reach an agreement to dismiss the OVI charges with our client pleading to a traffic citation instead.
Ottawa County Municipal Court
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August 22, 2022
OVI Charges Dismissed - License Saved:
Although our client was charged with an OVI after providing a breath test that was about twice the legal limit, we were quickly able to obtain a dismissal of the OVI charges with our client simply pleading to a traffic citation instead. This saved our client from a year-long license suspension, high points on his license, and the impact of an OVI to his auto insurance and future employment opportunities.
Sandusky Municipal Court
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August 16, 2022
Second in 10 OVI Charges Dismissed:
After our client was charged with a second-in-ten OVI, we started to investigate the case. It was soon discovered that the police did not have or provide video referenced in the police report. As a result, an agreement was reached to dismiss the OVI charges.
Elyria Municipal Court
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August 4, 2022
OVI Charges Dismissed:
With thorough preparation and research, we obtained a dismissal of OVI charges against our client with him pleading to a non-moving citation instead.
Bedford Municipal Court
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July 26, 2022
Second-in-Ten OVI Charges Dismissed:
By investigating the breath tests being used against our client, we discovered that the breathalyzer that was used was not properly maintained and calibrated. Using this evidence, our client avoided second-in-ten OVI charges and the mandatory penalties that would have come with those charges.
Ottawa County Municipal Court
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June 16, 2022
Over-the-Limit OVI Charges Dismissed:
Our client was charged with an OVI after the police initiated a traffic stop for a burnt out headlight and alleged improper turn, completing field sobriety tests, and obtaining a breath test that was over the limit. We aggressively defended against the charges raising issue with the traffic stop, obtaining a dismissal of the OVI charges.
Rocky River Municipal Court
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June 14, 2022
Second OVI in Ten with Urine Test Results Dismissed:
After our client was stopped for not having his headlights on, he quickly found himself subjected to field sobriety tests, arrested and providing a urine same that showed positive for alcohol. We raised issues regarding the lack of signs of impairment, the field sobriety tests and the reliability of the urine test result that also showed positive for glucose. When glucose is present, there is the possibility that the sample can ferment and create alcohol. As a result of these challenges, an agreement was reached to dismiss the OVI charges with our client pleading to a non-moving citation instead.
Fremont Municipal Court
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May 31, 2022
Marijuana OVI Charges Completely Dismissed:
After our client's car got stuck, he found the police were called, he was arrested, and he was subjected to a urine test. Casual users of marijuana, even if they have a medical card, often find themselves subjected to OVI charges when urine test results come back showing use - even though not use on the day of citation. Through a thorough evaluation of the urine test results and raising issues with the tests, we were able to obtain a complete dismissal of all OVI charges against our client.
Oberlin Municipal Court
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May 18, 2022
OVI Charges Dismissed:
Our client was charged with an OVI after she tested over-the-limit on a breath test. We obtained an agreement to dismiss the charges with her pleading to a non-moving citation instead. This saved her from points to her license, the impact to her auto insurance, from a year-long license suspension and from having to attend the driver's intervention program.
Rocky River Municipal Court
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May 5, 2022
Over-the-Limit OVI Charges Dismissed:
Our client was charged with an OVI after a traffic stop in the winter during which she agreed to perform field sobriety tests in her socks as opposed to her boots. We fought the charges, filing a suppression motion and scheduling a hearing. We raised issues regarding the reason for the stop, whether there was a reasonable suspicion sufficient to justify expanding stop into an OVI investigation, whether the field sobriety tests were performed correctly given the circumstances, and whether the breath test result was reliable and admissible. As a result, we obtained dismissal of all OVI charges.
Rocky River Municipal Court
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April 28, 2022
Assault Charges Completely Dismissed:
Our client was charged with an assault after an altercation, during which the police relied entirely on the other person's version of events. By raising several evidentiary issues with the case, we obtained a dismissal of the charges for our client.
Ottawa County Municipal Court
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March 30, 2022
Over-the-Limit OVI Charges Dismissed:
After our client was stopped by the policy, they immediately suspected that she was impaired despite having a medical condition that could present symptoms that could be confused with impairment. However, she was arrested for an OVI and provided a breath test that was over-the-limit. Through leveraging missing information in the police reports and explaining how the medical condition could have affected the officer's interpretation of events, we obtained a dismissal of the OVI charges.
Ottawa Municipal Court
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March 22, 2022
OVI Charges Dismissed:
Our client was charged with an OVI and an over-the-limit test, but through our representation, we obtained a dismissal of the charges.
Rocky River Municipal Court
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March 1, 2022
OVI With Over-the-Limit Test Dismissed:
Our client was pulled over after a caller made a tip and he found himself ultimately charged with an OVI after providing an over-the-limit test. He, like many, had Great Lakes Christmas Ale, which is a stronger beer. In the end, the OVI was dismissed with a plea to a non-moving violation.
Huron Municipal Court
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February 15, 2022
High BAC OVI Dismissed
After being stopped for having a license plate light out, our client found herself subjected to field sobriety tests, placed under arrest, given a breath test, and charged with an OVI. As a result of our representation, the OVI charge was dismissed.
Rocky River Municipal Court
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January 25, 2022
Over-the-Limit OVI Charge Dismissed:
Our client was stopped for a marked lanes violation. Rather than simply issuing a citation, the police expanded and prolonged the traffic stop to investigate a suspected OVI based solely on our client's bloodshot eyes. We raised arguments with respect to whether this was sufficient cause to expand and prolong the determination while we also challenge breath test results based on the maintenance and calibration of the breath test machine. As a result, the OVI charges were dismissed.
Ottawa County Municipal Court
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January 24, 2022
OVI Charges with Urine Test Results Dismissed:
After our client was involved in an auto accident, he found himself arrested and charged with an OVI. He also provided a urine sample to evaluate. The OVI was ultimately dismissed and our client received only a non-moving citation instead.
Euclid Municipal Court
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January 19, 2022
Marijuana OVI Charge Dismissed:
After being pulled over for having a headlight out, our client found himself being asked to submit to field sobriety tests, arrested, and providing a urine sample. The state, however, failed to provide the urine test results until five days before the trail. After motions to compel and motions to exclude evidence of the late urine test and other evidence, we obtained a dismissal of the OVI. This saved our client from an OVI conviction on his record, six points to his driving record and a year-long minimum license suspension.
Norwalk Municipal Court
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January 6, 2022
Second-in-Ten OVI Charges Dismissed:
After experiencing a flat tire, our client found the police arrive to put him through field sobriety tests and have him submit to a breath test that resulted in a high reading. Facing a mandatory minimum of twenty-days of jail for a second-in-ten OVI, he contacted us for help. In addition to arguing his case, we showed that the prior OVI was from another state and Ohio could not show it was an actual DUI conviction. As a result, our client avoided a second-in-ten OVI and any jail time.
Elyria Municipal Court
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January 4, 2022
OVI Charges Dismissed:
After our client was charged with an OVI, we obtained a copy of the police reports and videos that showed very few signs of impairment. We used this evidence to push forward in obtaining a dismissal of the OVI charges.
Erie County Municipal Court
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December 22, 2021
OVI Charges Dismissed - CDL Saved:
Our client faced a disqualification of his CDL after being charged with an OVI. Through aggressive representation, we achieved a dismissal of his OVI charges and resolved the case with no license suspension and no loss of his CDL.
Ottawa County Municipal Court
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December 22, 2021
Commercial Drivers License Saved after OVI Charge:
Our client carried a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for work. CDL's are disqualified for one-year after a first-time OVI and for life after a second-time OVI. When our client was charged with an OVI, we worked diligently with the prosecutor and court to obtain a dismissal of the OVI charges as well as getting his administrative license suspension vacated to save his job and CDL.
Ottawa County Municipal Court
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November 29, 2021
OVI Charges Dismissed:
Our client was charged with an OVI after a traffic stop and refusing to take a breath test. By proceeding with great care, we were able to reach a dismissal of the OVI charge, saving our client from a year-long license suspension and high points to her license
Strongsville Mayor's Court
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November 23, 2021
OVI Charges Dismissed:
Although our client was stopped for speeding and ultimately provided an over-the-limit breath test, we worked his case to the fullest extent possible to obtain an agreement to dismiss the charges with a plea to a non-moving citation instead. As a result, he was saved from points to his license and a year-long license suspension.
Sandusky County Court - Clyde
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November 18, 2021
OVI Charges Dismissed and Driver's License Suspension Avoided:
Our client was charged with an OVI after submitting to both breath and urine tests. Through researching the discovery material from the State, proactive steps and negotiations with the prosecutor, and agreement was reached to dismiss the OVI charges saving our client from the strict OVI penalties and avoiding any license suspension
Olmsted Falls Mayor's Court
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November 2, 2021
Marijuana OVI Charges Dismissed:
Our client was charged with an OVI, for testing over the limit for THC metabolites, possession of marijuana, paraphernalia and speeding in a school zone. Through researching her case and analyzing the reports, video and testing results, we raised several legal arguments for her that lead to a dismissal of all of these charges, with her instead pleading to a non-moving violation. Her license suspension was also vacated.
Sandusky County Court - Woodville
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October 27, 2021
Refusal OVI Charges Dismissed:
Our client was charged with an OVI after a traffic stop, standardized field sobriety tests, and refusing a breath test. Through extensive negotiations, we prevailed in obtaining a dismissal of the OVI charge with our client accepting a plea to a lesser citation and without the harsh penalties and effects of an OVI conviction.
Elyria Municipal Court
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October 7, 2021
Refusal OVI Charges Dismissed:
Our client was charged with an OVI, and refused a breath test, after the police got involved because his vehicle was stuck off the side of the road. Through extensive negotiations and planning, an agreement was reached to dismiss the OVI charges with our client pleading to a non-moving citation instead.
Vermilion Municipal Court
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October 5, 2021
Over-the-Limit OVI Charges Dismissed:
A police officer initiated a traffic stop after allegedly receiving a telephone call reporting an impaired driver. The traffic stop resulted an OVI charges that would have brought a mandatory one-year license suspension and the potential for jail time. However, we obtained a dismissal of the charges with our client pleading to another traffic offense. This avoided an OVI on his record and year-long license suspension.
North Ridgeville Mayor's Court
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September 15, 2021
OVI with .232 BAC Dismissed:
Our client was charged with an OVI after a traffic stop and providing a breath test result that the police alleged to be .232, well over the legal limit. However, after extensive negotiations an agreement was reached to dismiss the OVI, with our client agreeing to a non-moving citation instead, preventing a year-long license suspension and points to his driving record.
Cleveland Municipal Court
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August 31, 2021
OVI Charges Dismissed:
Our client was charged with an OVI after failing field sobriety tests and refusing a breath test. However, through researching the reports and body cam, and through negotiations with the prosecutor, we achieved an agreement to dismiss the OVI in exchange for a plea to a non-moving violation with no license suspension, no points to her license, no jail, and no drivers intervention program.
Parma Municipal Court
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August 23, 2021
OVI Charges Dismissed - Saving Military Career:
By raising issues with respect to a traffic stop, we were able to reach an agreement that avoided an OVI charge or any alcohol related charge, which would have caused our client a great deal of concern with his military career and security clearances.
Erie County Municipal Court
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August 4, 2021
OVI Charges Dismissed:
After raising several evidentiary issues, we were able to persuade the prosecutor and judge to agree to a dismissal of the charges with our client pleading to merely a minor misdemeanor with a maximum fine of $150.00, no license suspension, no jail, no probation, and no driver's intervention program.
Sandusky County Court - Clyde
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August 3, 2021
Third in 10 OVI Dismissed:
Our client was charged with a third-in-ten OVI, which carries with it for a refusal case 60 days of jail, forfeiture of the vehicle, mandatory license suspension and high fines. However, by raising evidentiary issues regarding proof of his operating a vehicle and taking other proactive steps, an agreement was reached to dismiss the OVI charges with our client pleading to a non-moving citation instead.
Elyria Municipal Court
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July 12, 2021
Hit and Skip Penalties Avoided:
Our client was charged with a violation of Revised Code 4549.02, a hit and skip statute, after an accident involving a fire hydrant and bushes. That statute, however, applies only to accidents on the road. Because it carries with it 4 points, a mandatory license suspension and the possibility of up to 6 months in jail, he chose to hire use to help protect himself. We addressed the issue that he was charged under the wrong statute through extensive negotiations and legal briefs. On the day of trial, we prevailed with our arguments and our client escaped this ordeal with a fine of $350, but no license suspension, no jail time and no probation.
Avon Lake Municipal Court
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July 8, 2021
OVI Charges Dismissed:
Through extensive negotiations, we were able to obtain a dismissal of OVI charges against our client.
Huron Municipal Court.
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June 29, 2021
OVI Charges Dismissed:
Despite having an over-the-limit test, we succeeded it getting OVI charges against our client dismissed on the first court date.
Painesville Municipal Court
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June 22, 2021
Over-the-Limit OVI Charges Dismissed:
Our client was cited for an OVI when he tested over the legal limit during a traffic stop. Through extensive preparation and negotiations, we reached an agreement with the prosecutor to dismiss the OVI charges with a plea to a non-moving citation instead, which saved our client for a year-long license suspension, points to his license and the implications of an OVI conviction on future job opportunities.
Lorain Municipal Court
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June 16, 2021
OVI Charges Dismissed:
Our client was charged with an OVI after being involved in an auto accident on slushy roads and testing over the legal limit. We raised arguments, pointing out that many clues of impairment were missing. As a result, an agreement was reached to dismiss the OVI charges.
Elyria Municipal Court.
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May 26, 2021
OVI Charges Dismissed:
After extensive preparation and negotiations in this case, on the morning of the trial, an agreement was reached from the State to dismiss the OVI charges against our client with him agreeing to plead to a non-moving citation instead.
Cleveland Municipal Court
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May 24, 2021
OVI DUS Dismissed:
Our client was charged as the result of driving under an administrative license from an OVI charge. Such a driving under an OVI suspension carries with it mandatory jail time, an additional license suspension and high fines. We showed the court that there were problems with the citation that was issued and argued that he should not have been placed under the license suspension to begin with. As a result, the prosecutor offered to dismiss the OVI charge and have our client agree to a minor misdemeanor charge with only at $100.00 fine. Our client and agreed and the case was resolved in his favor.
Ottawa County Municipal Court
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May 21, 2021
OVI With Breath Test Dismissed:
Despite the fact that the police obtained a breath test showing our client over the legal limit, though negotiations an agreement was reached to dismiss the OVI charges with our client pleading instead to a non-moving citation.
Vermilion Municipal Court
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May 18, 2021
Second in 10 OVI, Two Attempted Drug Possession Charges, and Drug Paraphernalia Charge Dismissed:
Our client was charged with a second-in-ten OVI as well as two first-degree misdemeanor drug possession charges and a drug paraphernalia charge after a police officer initiated a traffic stop due to an alleged marked lanes violation. After receiving discovery, reviewing video of the traffic stop and completing suppression motions, an agreement was reached to dismiss all of these charges in exchange for a plea to a fourth-degree misdemeanor reckless op charge. Our client was pleased to accept this offer to ensure they were protected from mandatory jail time, a mandatory license suspension, high fines and the potential of six months in jail.
Rocky River Municipal Court
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May 4, 2021
First-Degree Misdemeanor Hit/Skip Charges Dismissed:
Our client was charged with a hit and skip after he was involved in a single-vehicle accident. In addition to high fines and jail time, the charges brought with them the possibility of a license suspension. Through negotiations with the prosecutor; however, we were able to show that our client was not guilty of the charge. As a result, the charge was dismissed.
Oberlin Municipal Court
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April 22, 2021
Telephone Communications Charge Dismissed:
Our client was charged with telephone communications harassments. The contact was friendly, was not repetitive, and was non-harassing, we argued to the prosecutor. They agreed to dismiss the charges.
Ottawa County Municipal Court
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April 14, 2021
OVI, Child Endangerment and Driving Under an OVI Suspension Dismissed:
Our client received multiple charges including an OVI, child endangerment and driving under an OVI suspension. After raising issues about the State's failure to preserve all video and evidentiary issues - including about who was operating the vehicle - an agreement was reached dismissing the charges. By pleading to a simple traffic offence, our client was saved from any jail time, from having to complete a drivers intervention program, from high points to his license, a damaging criminal record, and high fines.
Ottawa County Municipal Court
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March 24, 2021
Assault Charges Dismissed:
Our client was charged with a fourth-degree misdemeanor assault after an altercation at a store. Though the incident was captured on video and defenses were tenuous at best, extensive negotiations were held that led to a dismissal of the assault charges with our client entering a plea to a much lower disorderly conduct charge. This saved our client from up to six-months in jail, up to a $1,000.00 fine, the impact to his criminal record and potential loss of his job.
Euclid Municipal Court
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March 17, 2021
Second Time High Test OVI Dismissed:
Our client was charged with a second-time OVI and a high tier test reading. Through extensive negotiations, we were able to achieve a dismissal of the OVI with our client pleading to a reduced charge of reckless op. This saved our client from high points to her license and harsh OVI mandatory minimums.
Painesville Municipal Court
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March 16, 2021
OVI Charges Dismissed:
Our client was charged with an OVI after the police observed him get into a vehicle, start it and turn on the lights. We prevailed in showing that an OVI conviction requires actual movement of the vehicle, which did not happen in this case. As a result, the OVI charges were dismissed with our client entering a plea to a non-moving citation instead.
Fremont Municipal Court
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March 16, 2021
OVI Charges Dismissed Due to Medical Issues:
Our client was charged with an OVI. Despite showing some signs of impairment and damage to his vehicle, he submitted to a breath test that showed no alcohol. A search of his vehicle was done that showed no drugs. We presented evidence that he may have been experiencing a medical issue, and as a result the OVI charges were dismissed with him pleading to just a non-moving citation.
Rocky River Municipal Court.
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March 11, 2021
Domestic Violence Charges Dismissed:
After an argument erupted between our client and his girlfriend, he found himself charged with domestic violence. After obtaining discovery material from the state and thoroughly researching the allegations, we met with the prosecutor and reached an agreement that included a dismissal of the domestic violence charges.
Vermilion Municipal Court
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February 16, 2021
OVI Charges Dismissed:
Our client was pulled over for speeding and then subjected to field sobriety tests and a chemical test that indicated she was over the legal limit. However, after reviewing discovery material and attending pre-trials, we were able to persuade the prosecutor and judge to agree to dismiss the OVI charges with our client pleading instead to a non-moving traffic citation, saving her from points, jail, a license suspension and high fines.
Cleveland Municipal Court
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February 10, 2021
ALS Vacated - CDL and Job Saved After OVI Charges:
Our client held a commercial driver's license (CDL) for his employment. After being charged with an OVI, he needed to not only achieve a reduction of the OVI but his administrative license suspension (ALS) needed to be vacated. We achieved exactly that, preserving his CDL and his job.
Cleveland Municipal Court.
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February 5, 2021
OVI Charges Dismissed:
We represented our client for OVI charges and achieved a dismissal of the charges through intensive negotiations with the prosecutor.
Cleveland Municipal Court
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January 12, 2021
Second Lifetime OVI with Refusal Dismissed:
Our client was charged with a second lifetime OVI and a refusal. After working with our client, obtaining discovery and negotiating with the prosecutor, an agreement was reached to reduce the OVI to a traffic citation saving our client from high points, jail time, high fines and the impact of an OVI to his driving record and insurance.
Huron Municipal Court
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November 24, 2020
Second OVI With Over-the-Limit Breath Test Reduced:
Our client was charged with a second OVI with a breath test that was nearly twice the legal limit. However, after successfully presenting both legal challenges and mitigating circumstances, and agreement was reached to reduce the OVI to a non-moving violation, saving our client from high points to his license, jail and a license suspension.
Parma Municipal Court
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November 18, 2020
Over-the-Limit OVI Reduced:
Our client was cited with an OVI, with an over-the-limit test, after a caller reported him and he was involved in a minor traffic accident. Through meeting with the prosecutor, obtaining and evaluating the police reports and video, we raised issues with regard to the field sobriety tests and breath test. As a result, our client accepted an offer to reduce the OVI to a traffic citation to avoid a year-long license suspension, high points and high fines.
Bellevue Municipal Court
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November 16, 2020
OVI Dismissed:
Our client was cited with an OVI and for speeding after a traffic stop where the state trooper chose not to provide all of the available field sobriety tests, indicated reasons why the one test that was offered was unreliable, and then failed to offer a breath test or urine test. After pursuing a suppression motion laying out the legal deficiencies of the traffic stop and lack of evidence for the charges, an agreement was reached to dismiss both the speeding ticket and the OVI with our client pleading to a minor misdemeanor traffic citation with a minimal fine and no license suspension.
Erie County Municipal Court
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November 9, 2020
OVI Charges Dismissed:
OVI charges dismissed against our client, saving them from a license suspension, points to their license and high fines.
Put-in-Bay Mayor's Court
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September 8, 2020
Resisting Arrest, Drug Paraphernalia and Littering Charges Dismissed:
Our client received a string of charges, including a first-degree misdemeanor resisting arrest charge, after a visit to the islands. We achieved an agreement for our client to plead to a minor misdemeanor charge with a fine of $150.00 in exchange for a dismissal of all other charges.
Put-in-Bay Mayor's Court
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September 4, 2020
OVI, Hit-and-Skip, Seatbelt, and Resisting Arrest Charges Dismissed:
Our client received several first-degree misdemeanor charges (OVI, Hit-and-Skip, Resisting Arrest). However, as we argued her case we also argued that the state failed to provide body cam footage that it had available. As a result, all of the charges were dismissed in exchange for a plea to a non-moving traffic citation.
Put-in-Bay Mayor's Court
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September 4, 2020
OVI Dismissed - No License Suspension:
Our client was charged with an OVI due to a suspicion of driving while under the influence of narcotics. We showed the prosecutor and judge that this was only a suspicion, lacking of sufficient evidence to prove our client was impaired. An agreement was reached to dismiss the OVI, with our client pleading to just a traffic citation. This saved our client from high points to his license, a license suspension and high fines.
Norwalk Municipal Court
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September 2, 2020
OVI Dismissed and CDL Saved:
Our client was a CDL driver, who had only 90 days to resolve a license suspension imposed as a result of an OVI, else he would lose his union job. We were able to reach an agreement to have our ALS appeal granted - thereby saving his CDL and job. We also had the OVI reduced in exchange or a citation for a non-moving violation.
Brooklyn Mayor's Court
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July 14, 2020
OVI with Over-the-Limit Test Dismissed:
The police charged our client due to a suspicion of impaired driving and as a result a breath test was conducted that resulted in an over-the-limit test. We filed a suppression motion to keep out the breath test, raising arguments about the stop, field sobriety tests and breath test. As a result of raising those arguments and through negotiations, an agreement was reached to dismiss the OVI charges, with our client pleading to a non-moving citation and simple traffic ticket instead.
Rocky River Municipal Court
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July 2, 2020
OVI Charges Dismissed:
Although our client was charged with an OVI, we successfully raised issues regarding whether the State could prove that he was actually operating a motor vehicle. After extensive negotiations with the prosecutor and discussions with the judge, and agree was reached for the State to dismiss the OVI charges in exchange for a plea to a non-moving violation.
Euclid Municipal Court
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July 1, 2020
OVI Charges Dismissed:
Our client was charged with an OVI after a third party made a report of drunk driving. During negotiations with the prosecutor, we argued that the State's evidence was almost entirely dependent upon the unreliable testimony of a lay witness. The prosecutor and judge ultimately agreed, result in an offer and acceptance of a complete dismissal of the OVI charges.
Rocky River Municipal Court
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June 23, 2020
OVI Charges Brought After an Accident Dismissed:
Our client was accused of being involved in a single car accident. The police arrived at our client's home after the accident and charged her with an OVI because they believed she had drinks. We argued that the police had no evidence to show that she did not have a drink AFTER the accident when she got home. Consequently, the OVI charges were reduced to a non-moving violation, saving our client from points to her license, jail, high fines, points to her license and an OVI on her record.
North Ridgeville Mayor's Court
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June 17, 2020
Over-the-Limit OVI Dismissed:
Our client was pulled over due to an alleged marked lanes violation and ultimately cited with and OVI as well. After extensive negotiations and a suppression motion raising issues regarding the reason for the traffic stop, cause for expanding the stop, probable cause for arrest, and issues with the field sobriety tests, we were able to obtain a dismissal of the OVI. Instead there was a plea to a non-moving violation. This saved our client from an OVI on her record, a year-long license suspension, a mandatory drivers intervention program, jail time, points to her license and a high fine.
Rocky River Municipal Court
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June 2, 2020
OVI Dismissed:
After our client was charged with a traffic citation and an OVI, we aggressively argued her case with the State and were able to obtain a dismissal of the OVI charge, saving our client from high points, jail time, having to attend a drivers intervention program and from any license suspension.
Portage County Municipal Court - Kent
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May 27, 2020
