25 September 2023 | Case Results,  Juvenile Charges,  

Expungement of Criminal Record for Juvenile

Attorney Sean Hessler represented a client who was detained and charged in adult court as a juvenile. That case was taken back to juvenile court where it belonged, but after the matter was resolved, the case wound up on the client’s adult criminal record.

Attorney Hessler worked to correct this error and the case was expunged. His client was able to apply for scholarships and federal work studies that the adult criminal record prevented.

The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.

| Case Results,  Drug Charges,  Federal,  Felony Charges,  Weapons Charges,  

Methamphetamine Distribution Case Dismissed

Attorney Sean Hessler represented a 35-year-old man accused of dealing methamphetamines from his residence, a charge with a possible ten to 30-year prison sentence. The police executed a search warrant on the residence based on a confidential informant’s information. Three people lived at the residence, two people besides Hessler’s client. Law enforcement recovered firearms and a small amount of meth in a common area.

When Attorney Hessler investigated the case against his client, he found inconsistencies between the tip from the confidential informant, the actual investigation, and the warrant application. The police did not follow standard procedure and there were falsehoods within the search warrant.

Hessler confronted the prosecution, who admitted the search was conducted illegally with an improper search warrant. The case was successfully dismissed.

The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.

| Case Results,  Federal,  Felony Charges,  

Felony Bank Fraud Dismissed

Attorney Sean Hessler represented a 50-year-old woman caring for her mother. Hessler’s client was accused of Level 5 felony bank fraud for attempting to deposit bad checks into her account. The client tried to deposit checks she received from a supposed grant company. The checks bounced, and his client was charged with intentionally trying to steal money from the bank.

Attorney Hessler found that the company was really a scam: the victim would pay administrative fees. Through witness depositions and discussions with the prosecutor, Hessler was able to show his client was the victim and the scammers were in the wrong. The case was dismissed.

The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.

| Assault & Domestic Violence,  Case Results,  Criminal Defense,  Misdemeanors,  

Dismissed Domestic Violence Charge

Attorney Sean Hessler represented a 56-year-old warehouse worker accused of Class A Misdemeanor domestic violence. The client and the alleged victim had been in an argument, which led to a physical altercation. Hessler’s client called the police. When they arrived, the client told them the alleged victim was in the wrong, but she claimed he hit her.

The police arrested Hessler’s client. Through an investigation, Hessler revealed that witnesses supported his client’s claim that the alleged victim instigated the confrontation and that he acted in self defense. Hessler spoke with the prosecution and the case was dismissed.

The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.

| Case Results,  Drug Charges,  Misdemeanors,  Traffic Violations,  

Operating While Intoxicated Charge Lowered with Deal

Attorney Sean Hessler represented a 36-year-old construction worker accused of driving while using a Schedule II substance (OWI), a Class A misdemeanor. The client was accused of falling asleep at the wheel in the middle of the road. Video provided by law enforcement showed the client had stopped in the road, asleep at the wheel.

Although the case seemed solidly against him, Attorney Hessler investigated all the circumstances. He found that there were issues in the prosecution’s evidence, namely the blood work completed by the laboratory. Hessler convinced the prosecutor the chain of evidence wasn’t reliable. His client agreed to a lower level misdemeanor and released on time served, without any further punishments.

Hessler’s determination and attention to detail turned a case, which could have gone to trial successfully for the prosecution, into a victory for his client, who kept his license and got off with a slap on the wrist.

The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.

| Case Results,  Criminal Defense,  Misdemeanors,  Traffic Violations,  

License Restored after Work on Criminal History

Attorney Sean Hessler represented a 32-year-old handyman accused of driving under a suspended license, a Class A misdemeanor. These cases can be challenging: the state’s burden of proof is low. A prosecutor would just need to show the driver had a suspended license, and that they were driving.

Attorney Hessler approached the case creatively: while the current case was pending, he helped clear up his client’s criminal history, and got the license reinstated. This made the prosecutor happy, the case was dismissed, and the client retained his independence and freedom.

The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.

| Case Results,  Domestic Violence,  Felony Charges,  Misdemeanors,  

Civil Protection Order Denied

Attorney Sean Hessler represented a 54-year-old over-the-road truck driver in a civil protection case. Hessler’s client was accused of harassing his neighbor when he was preparing to work. The neighbor claimed the client’s truck’s fumes and noise were interfering with the neighbor. They then sought a civil protection order.

During a fact-finding hearing, both sides were able to share their story. Although the judge found that Hessler’s client could have been more considerate, the protection order was ultimately denied.

The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.

| Alcohol,  Case Results,  Misdemeanors,  

Disorderly Conduct Charge Dismissed

Attorney Sean Hessler represented a 22-year-old college student facing a B Misdemeanor charge for disorderly conduct. This client was also on probation for a public intoxication charge, and if convicted for this new charge, he was looking at one-and-a-half years of incarceration.

The client was accused of being intoxicated at a public venue and getting into an argument with police. Attorney Hessler reviewed the account, and found the report did not align with videos of the incident. After speaking with the prosecutor, Hessler was able to get the case dismissed. He also negotiated a diversion to his client’s probation violation: an eight-hour class to close his probation after the new charge was dropped.

The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.

| Case Results,  Criminal Defense,  Misdemeanors,  

Aggressive Driving Case Dismissed

Attorney Sean Hessler represented a 42-year old working in a manufacturing position. His client was charged with aggressive driving, a Class A misdemeanor. He faced a maximum one year in jail. Hessler’s client was accused of harassing another driver: tailgating, brake checking, and almost running them off the road.

Attorney Hessler investigated his client’s case. He deposed the alleged victim and, after reviewing the police report, spoke with the prosecutor. Attorney Hessler argued that the case wasn’t as severe as it was initially reported, and the case was dismissed after it was diverted and his client paid a fine.

The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.

| Case Results,  Criminal Defense,  

Case Dismissed for Excessive Speeding

Attorney Sean Hessler represented a 19-year-old college student who was charged with driving 70 mph in a 30 mph zone after she was caught by a state trooper in a speed trap.

His client faced a 60-day jail sentence. Attorney Hessler successfully negotiated to have the case dismissed upon his client’s completion of a safe driving class and submitting a fine.

The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.