Blog Posts in September, 2011
Posted on Sep 23, 2011 By Meranda Law Firm
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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Posted on Sep 21, 2011 By Zachuary Meranda
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 ...
Continue reading "Drugs are running ramped in Ohio - Aggravated Possession charges get Intervention in Lieu of Conviction" »
Posted on Sep 19, 2011 By Meranda Law Firm
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 ...
Continue reading "Juvenile Charged with Inducing Panic has Opportunity to have Case Dismissed" »
Posted on Sep 19, 2011 By Zachuary Meranda
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 ...
Continue reading "Alcoholism leads to client's arrest and felony assault charges against a police officer" »
Posted on Sep 18, 2011 By Zachuary Meranda
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 ...
Continue reading "Another Client Lead Astray by Drugs gets Another Chance at Life" »
Posted on Sep 16, 2011 By Zachuary Meranda
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 ...
Continue reading "Client is Own Worst Enemy Receives 10 Month Prison Sentence" »
Posted on Sep 15, 2011 By Meranda Law Firm
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. ...
Continue reading "Woman Charged with Theft of a Credit Card has Case Dismissed After Witness Recants Story" »
Posted on Sep 13, 2011 By Meranda Law Firm
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 ...
Continue reading "Juvenile Charged with Two Counts of Domestic Violence and Theft has Case Dismissed the Day of Trial" »
Posted on Sep 9, 2011 By Meranda Law Firm
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 ...
Continue reading "Client gets Judicial Release after just 30 days on an Aggravated Drug Possession Charge" »
Posted on Sep 7, 2011 By 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 ...
Continue reading "College Student Caught With Drugs Gets Drug Charge Dismissed After Hiring The Meranda Law Firm" »
Posted on Sep 5, 2011 By Meranda Law Firm
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 ...
Continue reading "Four Counts of Endangering Children Dropped to Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct" »
Posted on Sep 2, 2011 By Meranda Law Firm
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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Posted on Sep 1, 2011 By Meranda Law Firm
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 ...
Continue reading "Attorney Itayim fets Obstruction of Official Business Charge Dismissed Moments Before Jury Sits" »