Blog Posts in December, 2012

Young girl hooked on drugs get second chance at life though the Courts Intervention in Lieu of Conviction program

Client was charged with Breaking and Entering, a felony of the fifth degree and Theft, a misdemeanor of the first degree. The client was facing a maximum period of incarceration of 18 months and a maximum fine of $3,500.00 for these offenses. Defense Attorney Zachuary Meranda was able to show the Court and the State of Ohio that this young lady did what she did to support her drug addiction and ...

Client Facing 5th Lifetime OVI Gets 30-Day Jail Sentence

Client was arrested at the scene for a single car accident. Upon the police officer's arrival they noticed the client was impaired and had a strong odor of alcohol coming from his person. The Police ran a LEADS check on the client which showed it to be the clients 5 th OVI in his lifetime. The Client knew he was facing serious penalties such as mandatory incarceration, fines, license suspensions ...

Clients Facing Drug Tracking Charges Get Reduced Sentence

Client was caught selling heroin and fake heroin to an undercover police officer. This lead the client to being charged with one count of Trafficking in Heroin a felony of the fourth degree and one count of Trafficking in Counterfeit Drugs a felony of the fourth degree as well. The client was facing a possible maximum prison term of 36 months and a maximum fine of $10,000.00. Additionally the ...

Client Facing Frivolous Domestic Violence Charge Has Case Dismissed

Our client was charged with Domestic Violence and had a warrant out for his arrest that was over one-year-old. Unbeknownst to our client, he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for Domestic Violence. Because of the complete lack of evidence, as well as the opposing party being unwilling to cooperate, the case was ultimately dismissed. This client was extremely grateful considering he was ...

Client Charged With Domestic Violence Has Charges Reduced

Edward Itayim had a client charged with Domestic Violence in Coshocton County. In order to get the client into diversion, we needed to have the charge reduced to a disorderly conduct. After discussions with the prosecution, and after reviewing the evidence with the prosecutor, it was determined that our client should be allowed entrance into the diversion program. Looking for a lawyer for a ...