Case Results

Illegal Conveyance Charge Reduced to Misdemeanor

Recently, a retired man in his mid-50s was charged with illegal conveyance, a third-degree felony, in Warren County Municipal Court. He was in an unfortunate position where he thought he was helping his son. The man’s son, a prison inmate, requested that the retired man bring a pack of cigarettes to him. Our client did so, reluctantly. It turned out that the package of cigarettes had drugs in them.

Our client had never been in any kind of legal trouble before. Other than a few speeding tickets over the years, he had never faced any criminal charges or had to deal with the legal system. Complicating matters further, he was in the process of trying to get custody of one of his grandchildren. A felony conviction on his record would burden that process significantly. He turned to Luftman, Heck & Associates, where Cincinnati felony lawyer Brad Groene was able to help him. Brad attended four court dates for the client, and our defense was based solely on what our client believed and dismissal of statements.

After attending several court dates and having numerous conversations with the prosecutor, we were able to negotiate the felony charge down to a misdemeanor with a suspended sentence. Ultimately, this meant that our client is not a felon. He will be able to get custody of his granddaughter and he will not have to serve any jail time. The charge of illegal conveyance meant that he originally had been facing three (3) years in jail with a potential $7,500 fine. He ended up with a $250 fine, no jail time, and no felony on his record.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case. Individual results may vary based on the facts, injuries, jurisdiction, venue, witnesses, parties, and other factors. The results and client testimonials provided are not necessarily representative of the results obtained by all clients or their satisfaction with the firm’s services.

Possession of Marijuana & Paraphernalia Charges Reduced

Recently, a young man in his mid-20s was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia in Fairborn Municipal Court, both of which are minor misdemeanors in the State of Ohio. He was enjoying a night out at a party when law enforcement officers arrived because of a noise complaint. He was extremely concerned about his job at a drugstore, since any drug-related conviction on his record would have meant losing his job.

Cincinnati defense lawyer Brad Groene represented the young man, who had previously had an alcohol violation on his record. The defense centered around the client’s constitutional rights, which had been violated in the process. Brad attended three court dates on the young man’s behalf. After negotiating with the prosecutor on the case and creating an argument on the client’s behalf, he was able to get the charge reduced down to a disorderly conduct charge. The client avoided the mandatory license suspension that accompanies a drug conviction and was able to keep his job.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case. Individual results may vary based on the facts, injuries, jurisdiction, venue, witnesses, parties, and other factors. The results and client testimonials provided are not necessarily representative of the results obtained by all clients or their satisfaction with the firm’s services.

Drug Possession Charge Reduced

A young man under 21 made a bad decision to carry marijuana and a pipe in his car. He got pulled over for a traffic violation and was arrested on charges of drug possession and possession of paraphernalia, as well as for squealing his tires.

This young man works in the food service industry for a company that performs background checks every month. A drug offense conviction would cost him his job immediately. He knew he was in hot water and needed a lawyer. He contacted attorney Brad Groene of the Cincinnati Criminal Defense team for help with his case, which was pending in Fairborn Municipal Court.

We evaluated his case and determined that we could mount a defense based on questionable probable cause for the officer to pull this young man over. We were able to get his drug possession charge reduced to disorderly conduct, and to get the possession of drug paraphernalia charge dismissed.

This outcome allowed the young man to keep his job. He was extremely grateful.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case. Individual results may vary based on the facts, injuries, jurisdiction, venue, witnesses, parties, and other factors. The results and client testimonials provided are not necessarily representative of the results obtained by all clients or their satisfaction with the firm’s services.

Domestic Violence Charge Dismissed

A mechanic in his 30s got into an argument with a family member and ended up being charged with domestic violence by the officers who responded. The man was simply defending himself, and the fact pattern showed he was not at fault. His prior history included a few disorderly conduct charges but no violent crimes.

The man knew he needed help from a lawyer and contacted attorney Brad Groene of the Cincinnati Criminal Defense team. We reviewed his case and thought the best strategy was to bring the facts to the Hamilton County Municipal Court prosecutor to show that the officer’s narrative of the argument was flawed. Once the facts were brought to light, we were able to get the domestic violence charge dismissed without having to go to trial.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case. Individual results may vary based on the facts, injuries, jurisdiction, venue, witnesses, parties, and other factors. The results and client testimonials provided are not necessarily representative of the results obtained by all clients or their satisfaction with the firm’s services.

Mechanic’s Child Endangering Charge Reduced

A mechanic in his 30s found himself charged with child endangering and violation of a protection order when his child got out of his house without his knowledge. Our client was having some issues with the mother of his child when the child got out.

He feared for his job, since child endangering and violation of a protection order both are first-degree misdemeanors in Ohio with possible jail time of up to 180 days and a maximum $1,000 fine. Any high-level misdemeanors on his record would have caused serious problems with his job. He knew that he needed help from a lawyer to sort out his charged and protect his job. He turned to Attorney Brad Groene of the Cincinnati Criminal Defense team.

We argued on his behalf in Hamilton County Municipal Court that the statute under which he had been charged was vague, and that his actions weren’t in line with the elements of the statute. The charge of violation of a protection order was dismissed, and the child endangering charge was reduced to disorderly conduct. He received no jail time or probation, just payment of a fine and court costs.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case. Individual results may vary based on the facts, injuries, jurisdiction, venue, witnesses, parties, and other factors. The results and client testimonials provided are not necessarily representative of the results obtained by all clients or their satisfaction with the firm’s services.

Child Endangering Charge Reduced

A mother in her 40s was accused of abandoning her son in a city where he knew no one. Prosecutors alleged the mother had left the boy to fend for himself and charged her with child endangering. The information in the charges was wrong, and the mother knew she needed help from an attorney to set the record straight.

She turned to Attorney Brad Groene of the Cincinnati Criminal Defense team for help. Our client had no previous criminal record, and we saw how devastating this kind of charge was to her life.

We defended her in Vandalia Municipal Court, and fought to keep this black mark off of our client’s perfect record. We told prosecutors the facts presented were inaccurate, but initially our arguments fell on deaf ears and no deals were offered. The case was set for trial.

Ultimately, the prosecutor realized the flaws in the case and offered to allow our client to plead guilty to disorderly conduct instead of child endangering. She agreed, and only had to pay a fine and court costs to finish the case. She received no jail time and no probation.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case. Individual results may vary based on the facts, injuries, jurisdiction, venue, witnesses, parties, and other factors. The results and client testimonials provided are not necessarily representative of the results obtained by all clients or their satisfaction with the firm’s services.