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Aug
2020
Social Media & Domestic Violence Charges
Social Media & Domestic Violence Charges Living in the digital age, social media has become an important part of our everyday lives—even in legal cases. When a person faces domestic violence charges, what they do online can impact their case because what you post can be used as evidence against you. Social Media Evidence May Be Admissible in Court A social media post may be admissible in court as ...
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14
Apr
2020
Quarantine Feuds: How to Get False Domestic Violence Charges Dismissed
Unfortunately, domestic violence arrests happen with very little investigation from the police. Arrests and charging decisions are made by prosecutors and police every day, and the decisions they make are done quickly, without the complete evidence. The decisions they make have lasting impacts on people’s lives. The good news is that charges made without complete evidence have a much greater ...
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5
Feb
2020
Finding Resilience After a Domestic Violence Arrest
Being arrested for a domestic violence crime can be very difficult to cope with, regardless of whether you are guilty or not. Strained family relationships can create stress and emotional anguish. The following are a few ways to cope and find resilience in order to help you through the difficulties associated with a domestic violence arrest. Don’t Dwell on the Past What has happened is in the past ...
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20
Feb
2015
What Penalties Am I Facing for Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is a serious crime that can be charged when an individual is accused of threatening or acting violently against a family or household member. This may be done intentionally or through reckless behavior. Ohio enforces the following penalties for misdemeanor domestic violence: Third degree misdemeanor : No more than 60 days in jail and a fine of $500 Second degree misdemeanor : Up ...
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4
Nov
2014
Domestic Violence § 2919.25
Domestic violence is essentially assault on a family or household member. One of the main differences between the crime of assault and domestic violence is the victim. Ohio's domestic violence statute shows that while a first-time offender's punishment will remain in the misdemeanor category, having multiple domestic violence or violent crimes convictions will elevate the punishment to a much ...
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11
Feb
2013
Columbus Domestic Violence Case
Attorney Itayim's client was charged with domestic violence . After an investigation was made, it was clear from the evidence that the alleged victim was not being truthful. Due to her inconsistent statements and unwillingness to cooperate with the state, it was successfully argued that the case should be dismissed. If you are facing domestic violence charges in Columbus or are looking for a ...
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7
Dec
2012
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 ...
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4
Dec
2012
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 ...
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29
Nov
2012
Client Charged With Domestic Violence Gets Charges Dismissed
A single mother was facing Domestic Violence charges after defending herself and her child. Our client was charged with Domestic Violence after our client's boyfriend made an allegation that our client struck him while he was in his vehicle. What the boyfriend forgot to mention was that he was refusing to allow our client to remove the child from the vehicle and that he was the initial aggressor. ...
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17
Nov
2012
Client Charged with Disorderly Conduct Get Case Dismissed
Client was adamant she was a victim and was attacked by her live in boyfriend and the police arrested the wrong person. Upon completing a thorough investigation and interviewing all of the witnesses the case proceeded to trial. The day of the trial the prosecutor dismissed the case. Had the client not been true in her belief of her innocence she would have plead out to a misdemeanor offense and ...
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23
Oct
2012
Case Results: Client With Two Felonies Declared Incompetent for Trial
When a person has an extensive criminal history and has already proven to make unwise choices with his or her life, there are times that it may seem impossible to dismiss a case or prove that someone is innocent. A client recently came to the Meranda Law Firm LTD having been charged of credit card theft and a violation of a CPO. Both of these crimes are considered felonies in the state of Ohio, ...
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17
Sep
2012
Case Results: Domestic Violence Charge Dismissed
Domestic violence is normally defined as battery of a family member. Because family is constantly in each other’s presence, there are times that spouses or parents and children can get irritated with one another. Those that can’t control their tempers may spout off and eventually result to hitting, punching, or inflicting other bodily injuries. Domestic violence is a serious crime that can come ...
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6
Jun
2012
Client charged with Domestic Violence, ORC 2919.25, completes Domestic Violence Diversion program and has case DISMISSED.
Client got into an altercation with significant other and was arrested for domestic violence . Client was facing being incarcerated for 180 days, a $1,000.00 fine and other collateral legal issues pertaining to gun ownership. Defense Attorney Zachuary Meranda was able to get the client placed into a Domestic Violence Diversion Program which, if completed successfully, would make the charges ...
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14
Aug
2011
Family Dispute Ends with Domestic Violence & Aggravated Menacing Charges
Police called because defendant and fiancé engage in a heated verbal argument at their home. Once the police arrived, they decided to arrest the defendant for Domestic Violence (O.R.C 2919.25) and Aggravated Menacing (O.R.C. 2903.21), both misdemeanors of the first degree carrying a maximum jail sentence of 180 days and a $1,000.00 fine. After Columbus criminal defense attorney Zachuary Meranda ...
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