Honor Student’s indiscretion potentially cost him his college future…..
Teenage client was charged with Criminal Trespass, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree carrying a possible penalty of 30 days incarceration and a $250.00 fine;
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree carrying a possible penalty of 30 days incarceration a $250.00 fine and a six month license suspension;
Possession of Controlled Substance less than Bulk Amount, a misdemeanor of the third degree carrying a possible penalty of 60 days incarceration, a $500.00 fine and a six month license suspension; Possession of Controlled Substance less than Bulk Amount, a misdemeanor of the third degree carrying a possible penalty of 60 days incarceration, a $500.00 fine and a six month license suspension; and
Possession of Marijuana, a minor misdemeanor carrying a max penalty of $150.00.
IF convicted of the drug charges this honor student would have run into substantial barriers when it came to getting financial aid for his college of choice, Case Western.
Attorney Meranda was able to engage the client in drug counseling and show the court that this client was like any other bright Honor Student and he acted out without thinking. The clients actions could have cost him his future; however,
Attorney Zachuary Meranda was able to work out a plea deal where the Honor Student could still keep his future plans and attend Case Western. The client pled out to a Criminal Mischief charge, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree carrying a maximum possible penalty of 30 days incarceration and a $250.00 fine. Through negotiations
Defense Counsel was able to work out a suspended sentence and a $100.00 fine.