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Posted on Apr 25, 2012 By Columbus Criminal Defense Lawyer
Columbus criminal defense lawyer , Edward Itayim represented a woman involved with a very complicated situation. She had never been convicted of or pled guilty to any criminal offense ; however, she ...
Continue reading "Woman charged with Felonious Assault after stabbing another man gets reduced charge and sentenced to time served" »
Posted on Apr 4, 2012 By Columbus Criminal Defense Lawyer
Client was under 21 years old and was charged with OVI , 2 nd offense refusal and a marked lanes violation. The OVI offense carried a mandatory incarceration period of 20 days in jail, a fine, and a ...
Continue reading "Client Charged with 2nd Offense OVI Refusal Pleads to Underage OVI" »
Posted on Mar 29, 2012 By Columbus Criminal Defense Lawyer
A young college student was arrested and charged with Harmful Intoxicants for smoking what is known as K2 or Spice. Client was facing going to jail for up to 180 days in jail and a $1,000.00 fine. ...
Continue reading "K2/ SPICE/ Orange Dragon .... It has many names and its illegal" »
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 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 ...
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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 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 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" »
Posted on Aug 3, 2011 By Meranda Law
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 ...
Continue reading "Poor police work gets client a reckless operations plea deal" »
Posted on Aug 1, 2011 By Meranda Law
Client charged with 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. Upon receipt of the ...
Continue reading "OVI / DUI Dismissal" »
Posted on Jul 22, 2011 By Meranda Law
Client charged with two counts of Theft , felonies of the fourth and fifth degrees. Client was facing a possible prison sentence of 30 months and a $7,500.00 fine. After several status conferences ...
Continue reading "Client charged with Felony Theft counts get local incarceration time instead of Prison" »
Posted on Jul 7, 2011 By The Meranda Law Firm
Our client was under a physical control suspension, pulled over, then charged with Driving Under an OVI Suspension. After extensive research, it was discovered this was improper. The significance of ...
Continue reading "Driving Under Physical Control Suspension is Not Driving Under OVI Suspension" »
Posted on Jul 5, 2011 By The Meranda Law Firm
In many instances, especially with prescription drugs , defense attorneys are noticing an increase in teen offenders. Often times, these teens come from good homes with active parents. A young teen ...
Continue reading "Teen Charged with OVI & Felony Possession Of Prescription Drugs - Case Dismissed" »
Posted on Jul 4, 2011 By The Meranda Law Firm
In this case, I represented a teen in the Licking County Juvenile Court that was charged with Domestic Violence for striking his mother during a verbal altercation. We successfully negotiated a plea, ...
Continue reading "Teen Charged With DOmestic Violence Against Mother Accepts Disorderly Conduct" »
Posted on Jul 4, 2011 By The Meranda Law Firm
In another instance of a parent attempting to use the criminal court system to gain a competitive advantage in a custody dispute, my client was faced with Violating a Protection Order. The original ...
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Posted on Jul 3, 2011 By The Meranda Law Firm
There is nothing worse than parents using the criminal court system to win a custody battle for their children. Our client made the unfortunate mistake of involving himself with a woman that was ...
Continue reading "Domestic Violence Stemming From a Custody Dispute" »
Posted on Jul 3, 2011 By The Meranda Law Firm
Our client was charge with a Hit/Skip (misdemeanor of the 1 st Degree) and Failure to Control. The incident stemmed from our client being in a single-car accident, then looking for help. During the ...
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Posted on Jul 2, 2011 By The Meranda Law Firm
Unfortunately, peer pressure will make children do some terrible things. In this assault case, our client was alleged to have videotaped an assault that was taking place by one of her friends on ...
Continue reading "Juvenile Assault Case is Held Open, Then Dismissed" »
Posted on Jun 30, 2011 By The Meranda Law Firm
A veteran of the United States Army was seeking help to represent him Pickaway County. He was charged with OVI and Possession of Heroin (which is felony of the 5 th degree). This man had stumbled upon ...
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Posted on Mar 15, 2011 By Columbus Criminal Defense Attorney
Client charged with first offense OVI under O.R.C. 4511.19. Upon reviewing the discovery it was discovered that this was actually the clients 3 rd lifetime OVI offense. Defense counsel was still able ...
Continue reading "OVI Client Gets Minimums" »
Posted on Mar 15, 2011 By Columbus Criminal Defense Attorney
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 ...
Continue reading "Honor Student’s indiscretion potentially cost him his college future….." »
Posted on Mar 15, 2011 By Columbus Criminal Defense Attorney
Client was charged with three violations under the Ohio Revised Code (O.R.C.), which if convicted, could have been sentenced to a total of 210 days incarceration and a fine of $1750.00. The client was ...
Continue reading "Resisting Arrest, Criminal Damaging, and Disorderly Conduct While Intoxicated" »
Posted on Feb 9, 2011 By Columbus Criminal Defense Attorney
Zachuary Meranda , along with Co-Counsel, Jefferson Liston, Gets Rape Charge Dismissed Click here to read the story
Continue reading "ZACHUARY MERANDA and JEFF LISTON Get RAPE CHARGE DISMISSED -- RULE 29" »
Posted on Feb 7, 2011 By Columbus Criminal Defense Attorney
Client charged with Receiving Stolen Property under Ohio Revised Code 2913.51, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Client was facing a potential 180 days incarceration and a $1000.00 fine if convicted ...
Continue reading "Attorney Rossia Meranda Gets Another Dismissal on a Receiving Stolen Property Charge" »
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