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2nd OVI Within 6 Years-- High Test Reduced to Low Test.

Client charged with OVI second offense with in the past six years. Client submitted to a breath test and blew a .181, otherwise known as a high test result. The client was facing mandatory jail time ...
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Multiple Counts of CPO Violations -F5's Receive Community Control and Local Incarceration Instead of Prison

Client was charged with two counts of violating a Civil Protection Order, both felonies of the fifth degree. The client was facing a possible prison sentence of 6-12 months and a $2,500.00 fine on ...
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Attorney Zachuary Meranda Gets Client Charged with Sexual Imposition into Diversion Program

Client was out from out of town and decided to partake in some local entertainment. While enjoying the entertainment the client consumed to much alcohol and made advances on an unwilling person. This ...
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Another Satisfied Client Gets Civil Protection Order Dismissed

Attorney Zachuary Meranda was retained to assist his client with fighting a Civil Protection Order (CPO). If granted Mr. Meranda's client would have to live a more restricted lifestyle and each ...
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Illegal Immigrant Saved From INS Holder due to His Poor Decision to Drive Impaired

Client was extremely intoxicated and made the poor decision of getting behind the wheel of his vehicle. While driving home the client lost control of his vehicle and struck a church sign. Shortly ...
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Another OVI Dismissed by Attorney Zachuary Meranda Saving His Clients Thousands of Dollars in Fees and Fines

Client charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle while Intoxicated, under O.R.C. 4511.19a(1)a. Client performed well on the FSTS, however the police officer indicated that he failed all of the tests. Our ...
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Precious Metal Dealer Offered Diversion & Subsequent Dismissal

Yes, operating a precious metals store without the proper licensing is a serious misdemeanor offense. If you violate this law, you face up to six months in jail and substantial fines. Our client was ...
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Drugs are running ramped in Ohio - Aggravated Possession charges get Intervention in Lieu of Conviction

Two individuals both stopped by State Highway Patrol were charged with Aggravated Possession charges , both felonies of the fifth degree. Both clients were facing six (6) to twelve (12) months in ...
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Juvenile Charged with Inducing Panic has Opportunity to have Case Dismissed

Sometimes a Columbus criminal defense attorney has to trust his client to do what needs to be done – especially in Juvenile cases involving "hold opens." After extensive negotiations ...
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Alcoholism leads to client's arrest and felony assault charges against a police officer

Client was suffering from the disease of alcoholism. On the evening in questions the client was severely intoxicated and attacked the police officer who was called to scene. This ended with the client ...
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Another Client Lead Astray by Drugs gets Another Chance at Life

Client suffering from his pain pill addiction violates the law and was charged with two felony of the fifth degree offenses – Breaking and Entering and Theft. Client was facing a potential ...
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Client is Own Worst Enemy Receives 10 Month Prison Sentence

Client was charged with seven (7) counts of theft and forgery, all of which were felonies of the fifth degree. Client was facing a maximum of seven (7) years in prison. Defense counsel was able to get ...
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Woman Charged with Theft of a Credit Card has Case Dismissed After Witness Recants Story

There is not much worse than a son wrongfully accusing his mother of stealing from him – especially when that son is living under her roof. Nevertheless, that was the situation in this case. ...
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Juvenile Charged with Two Counts of Domestic Violence and Theft has Case Dismissed the Day of Trial

Mr. Itayim represented a Juvenile in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas regarding serious allegations of abuse toward her siblings and stealing from her Mother. The case was rescheduled several ...
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Client gets Judicial Release after just 30 days on an Aggravated Drug Possession Charge

Our client originally was convicted of Aggravated Drug Possession and was serving an 11 month sentence. However, after just 30 days, Mr. Itayim drafted and filed a Motion for Early Release demanding ...
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College Student Caught With Drugs Gets Drug Charge Dismissed After Hiring The Meranda Law Firm

Mr. Itayim handled this case in the Franklin County Municipal Court. There was a lot at stake for the college student who not only faced a severe license suspension, but also the refusal of future ...
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Four Counts of Endangering Children Dropped to Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct

This case reached the newspaper and painted the mother in a light that was not remotely accurate. This was a case about the danger of media grabbing a hold of a case and making matters much worse for ...
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Three Counts of Deception to Obtain a Dangerous Drug are Dismissed

Mr. Itayim was appointed to a case in which his client was charged with three counts of Deception to Obtain a Dangerous Drug . Two of the three counts were felonies of the 2 nd degree. Our client was ...
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Attorney Itayim fets Obstruction of Official Business Charge Dismissed Moments Before Jury Sits

After extensive negotiation, the prosecutor and I were at a standstill. There was a plea offer for my client to accept a minor misdemeanor and a modest fine. However, my client made the decision that ...
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Another Kohl's department store theft ends with the client obtaining diversion

Defendant went into the department store and stole personal garments. Upon being stopped at the exit door, the client made a full statement as to her actions. With the defendant's statements and ...
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Felony Theft and Forgery charges end with local jail sentence instead of prison time

Defendant was charged with two felony of the fifth degrees for Theft and Forgery . Both charges carried a maximum penalty of six to twelve months in prison and a $2,500.00 fine. Upon reviewing the ...
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Family dispute ends with client being charged with Domestic Violence and 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) ...
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Is it really a crime to defend family? Defendant charged with Assault when defending sister.

The Defendant went over to speak to the parents of a minor child who had engaged in a fight with the defendant's younger sister only to be attacked by the parents. After the incident, the police ...
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Aggravated Robbery; Felonious Assault, and Assault

Defendant was with a group of friends walking down the street when one of the guys in his group decided to attack and assault an innocent bystander. Shortly thereafter the defendant was arrested for ...
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Poor police work gets client a reckless operations plea deal

Client was stopped for OVI , a misdemeanor of the first degree, carrying a maximum sentence of 180 days incarceration, a $1,075.00 fine, a license suspension and reinstatement fees. Defense Attorney ...
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