Case Results

Not Guilty Verdict in Butler County Professor’s Trial

We recently helped a woman in Butler County when criminal charges jeopardized her record, reputation, and career.

Our client was a professor at Miami University and decided to ship some documents at her local UPS store. While in line, she got into an argument with another female customer.

Apparently, things got heated, and the other customer alleged that our client threatened to kill her. This led to the police charging her with criminal menacing. While our client admitted to arguing with the woman, she adamantly denied making any violent threat.

This, unfortunately, led to some unfavorable press coverage and trouble with her job. But, our client wanted to prove her innocence. As a result, we took the case to trial and presented evidence and testimony about the incident.

After a trial that lasted only a few hours, the judge found our client not guilty. This preserved her reputation, kept her record free of a criminal conviction, and made her eligible to have the entire incident expunged.

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.

Sex Crime Dismissed in Hamilton County

Our client was a middle-aged man in Hamilton County, Ohio, who found himself charged with a sex crime.

After a night of drinking, a neighbor made criminal, sexual allegations against our client. Despite wholeheartedly denying any wrongdoing, he was arrested and charged with gross sexual imposition.

While this is a misdemeanor, sexual imposition carries potential jail time and more seriously, a conviction means mandatory registration as a sex offender.

With considerable experience in sexual offense cases, attorney Brad Groene began negotiating on his client’s behalf. After a few court appearances, attorney Groene presented an argument that challenged the reliability of the prosecution’s witness. By pointing out these inconsistencies, we ultimately had the case completely dismissed.

Without a possible sex crime conviction and having to register as a sex offender hanging over his head, our client was very happy to put this behind him and move on with his life.

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.

Felony Drug Possession Dismissed in Preble County

In Preble County Ohio, a male client was recently charged with a fifth-degree felony for drug possession. He had a minimal record, but the prosecution was unwilling to negotiate for reduction. The only options were to plead guilty or apply for treatment in lieu of conviction. He was unable to do treatment in lieu because he was an over the road truck driver. After a few pretrial hearings, attorney Brad Groene filed a Brady Motion. It became clear that the arresting officer was facing disciplinary action for being untruthful. After exhaustive negotiation, attorney Groene secured a complete dismissal of the felony possession of drugs charge. He was very pleased with this result and was able to continue working uninterrupted.

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.

Case Dismissed for Client Who Left the Scene of an Accident in Hamilton County

A Hamilton man in his early 30s went out one evening and made a mistake when he hit a vehicle and left the scene of an accident. Leaving the scene of an accident is a misdemeanor of the first degree in Ohio. If convicted of this offense, the man faced up to six months in jail, a $1,000 fine, and a mandatory six-month license suspension, so he knew he needed the help of a skilled Cincinnati traffic lawyer to help him with his case. This is what brought him to Luftman, Heck & Associates.

The client and attorney Brad Groene did not dispute the fact that the client left the scene of the accident. After two court hearings, during which attorney Groene negotiated with the prosecutor, the case was dismissed. This was a positive result, as the client avoided the statutory and collateral consequences of a conviction, therefore enabling him 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.

Hamilton County Assault Case Dismissed

Recently, a man in his late 20s found himself facing an assault charge after getting into a physical altercation with his ex-wife’s new husband during a custody exchange. As the man was dropping off his child to be with their mother, a confrontation with the new husband occurred. As such, the police were called, and the man was charged with assault. Facing the penalties of a first-degree misdemeanor – which include 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine – the man knew he needed help, so he reached out to Luftman, Heck & Associates.

Attorney Brad Groene knew the charge against his client was false, so he immediately got to work defending the man’s innocence. After a lengthy period of not agreeing to any plea deals, negotiating with the prosecutor, and subpoenaing the correct witnesses, the charge was dismissed. This was a successful result, as the client faced the loss of his job if he was found guilty of a violent crime.

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.

Hamilton County Single Mother Sees OVI Charge Reduced

A single mother in Hamilton County with no criminal record or history with the courts recently found herself facing a charge for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVI) after a night out drinking with friends. After taking a breath test that resulted in a 0.13 percent blood alcohol content (BAC) result, she was arrested and charged with the offense. With the possible penalties of jail time and fines, she knew she needed help. This is what brought her to Luftman, Heck & Associates.

Attorney Brad Groene looked at discovery and began negotiations with the prosecutor. During these discussions (and after a few court hearings), the prosecutor agreed to reduce the client’s charge down to reckless operation. While she still received points on her license, a fine, and a license suspension, she avoided having an OVI appear on her record, therefore enabling her to keep her job and move on in life.

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.