Landlord Sees Felony Criminal Confinement Reduced to a Misdemeanor
Recently, an Indiana landlord received reports of one of his tenants acting erratically, causing concern for the safety of the rest of the people living in the building. Instead of calling the police to help with the matter, he placed a padlock on the door, and left the tenant in his unit. The tenant called the police, and when they arrived, the landlord admitted to installing the lock. As a result, he was charged with a level six felony for criminal confinement. Knowing the serious nature of this offense, he reached out to Hessler Law, PC for expert criminal defense services.
With the help of attorney Sean Hessler, the landlord plead the charge down to a misdemeanor. As a result, he was sentenced to one year of non-reporting probation.
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
Juvenile’s Felony Theft Charge Dismissed
A young man found himself facing a level six felony charge for receiving stolen automobile parts after being found sitting in a stolen car. The implications of a conviction for such an offense are harsh, so his family retained the help of Indianapolis juvenile defense attorneys at Hessler Law.
Hessler found the evidence against his client to be weak. While there was another juvenile (who happened to be the neighbor of the car owner) with the client in the car, the state couldn’t prove if the two committed the offense together, or if the client got involved after the theft of the vehicle. The prosecutor wanted someone to be held responsible for the offense, however, so they tried the juveniles separately, hoping to get statements from one child about the other that would help prove their case.
After the other kid involved with the case was found not responsible for the automobile offense and the client provided a statement saying he simply hopped in the car for a ride after his friend showed up, attorney Hessler spoke with the prosecutor. He knew that since the prosecution couldn’t prove the case of the other juvenile, they would not be able to prove his client’s case, either. The prosecutor agreed, and dismissed the case against the client.
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.
24-Year-Old Facing Multiple Charges Sees One Dropped
Recently, a 24-year-old student was charged with a class A misdemeanor for resisting arrest, and a class B misdemeanor for public intoxication. After allegedly blocking a mall’s parking garage entrance, an off-duty cop working as a security officer asked the man and his group of friends to move along. The man allegedly got mouthy, and was arrested. Knowing the consequences a conviction for either charge would have on his life, he reached out to the Indianapolis criminal defense firm Hessler Law, PC for help.
After the building owner refused to provide camera footage of the incident and the state did nothing to preserve the tapes when they filed the case, Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Sean Hessler argued that it was, indeed, the state’s responsibility to furnish those videos. The prosecutor agreed, and dropped the charge for resisting arrest. Since, at one point, the client admitted to public intoxication, he received a one-year suspended sentence with no probation.
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.
Juvenile Facing Shoplifting Charge Sees Case Dismissed
A young girl recently found herself facing some trouble after being associated with other juveniles who had been caught allegedly stealing merchandise from a store. Wanting to prove her innocence, the juvenile’s family enlisted the help of Indianapolis juvenile defense lawyer Sean Hessler.
During preparation for the case, the loss prevention officer who wrote the original report said the whole situation was on video in addition to taped interviews with the other juveniles involved in the case. Defense attorney Sean Hessler demanded to see these videos, but the store refused to provide them. After the court intervened and stated that the store needed to provide the tapes, store officials admitted they did not have video evidence of the client shoplifting, and that it had been lost.
From here, attorney Hessler spoke with the prosecutor who agreed that the witnesses to the situation were no good. As a result, 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.
Speeding Case Dismissed for Indiana Man
Recently, a client found himself facing a level C infraction for a speeding offense and in need of a criminal defense lawyer. Knowing he faced points on his driver’s license and a $500 fine, the client wanted to prove his innocence and go to trial. When the time came for his trial, however, the state could not produce its witnesses and asked for a continuance. Attorney Sean Hessler argued that the state’s request was inappropriate, as they had months to prepare. The judge agreed, and the client’s 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.
25-Year-Old Mechanic Facing Several Criminal Charges Sees Some Reduced to Misdemeanors
After an alleged argument with his girlfriend during which a 25-year-old mechanic supposedly beat the woman, he found himself facing multiple criminal charges, including:
- Level six strangulation
- Level six confinement
- Level six residential entry
- Class A misdemeanor for domestic violence battery
- Class A misdemeanor for interfering with reporting of a crime
- Misdemeanor criminal mischief
Maintaining his innocence, the man hired criminal defense attorney in Indianapolis Sean Hessler to represent him at trial. During the jury trial, a split verdict found the client guilty of the level six confinement and misdemeanor domestic violence battery, and not guilty of all the other offenses. He was sentenced to one year of probation, a 26-week domestic violence class, and 24 hours of community service. Upon completion of the domestic violence class, his probation will be terminated. Additionally, when the client’s entire sentence is completed, he will be given an alternative misdemeanor sentence. This was a successful result, as the prosecution’s offer included home detention, no alternative misdemeanor sentencing, and restitution to his alleged victim.
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.
25-Year-Old Security Guard Facing Felony OVWI Charges Sees Offenses Reduced to Misdemeanors
Recently, a 25-year-old security guard found himself in danger of losing his job after being charged with two level six felonies for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVWI) based on priors. The charges stemmed from a single-vehicle accident in which the man ran into a bridge. After the police showed up to the scene, took him to the hospital, and drew his blood, he admitted he had been drinking and should not have driven.
After retaining the help of Indianapolis criminal defense attorney the trusted Indianapolis defense attorney Sean Hessler, the man took a plea to the level six felony OVWI, and was sentenced to 180 days of probation. After successful completion of this probation, the charge will be reduced to a misdemeanor through alternative misdemeanor sentencing. This was a good result for the client, as he wanted to be back on the road with specialized driving privileges so he could perform the duties of his job.
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.
Construction Worker Avoids Jail Time After Facing Multiple Criminal Charges
A 38-year-old construction worker found themselves charged with two offenses after using a company credit card that did not belong to him, including:
- One level six forgery
- Misdemeanor theft
In addition to the above offenses, the man was on probation for a previous offense, so he was charged with a probation violation, as well. Knowing the implications convictions for these crimes could have on his professional and personal life, the man reached out to Indianapolis lawyer Sean Hessler.
After an investigation ensued that included a review of receipts and interviews with Home Depot employees (who identified the man), the client admitted to the forgery and probation violation. As a result of this admission, he received a total sentence of two years’ probation on the new charges. The old probation was closed with no prior sanction thanks to the criminal defense attorneys at Hessler Law.
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.
Indiana Retiree Caught Shoplifting Pleads Charge Down to Misdemeanor Theft
Recently, a 67-year-old retiree with a prior conviction for shoplifting was caught committing the same offense a second time. Because of her prior, the new charge was enhanced to a level six felony, for which she could go to prison for up to two and a half years. With video evidence of the crime and an admission to the store clerk and police, she knew she needed the help of a shoplifting lawyer to help her avoid time behind bars.
Indianapolis criminal defense lawyer Sean Hessler helped the client plead the charge down to misdemeanor theft, which essentially got rid of the enhancement for the prior conviction, for which she received a sentence of one year of probation.
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.
Warehouse Worker Avoids Prison in Child Pornography Case
When a 34-year-old warehouse worker recently uploaded a known suspect picture to Google via Gmail, the server flagged the inappropriate photo and alerted the police. The cops showed up at the man’s home with a warrant to search his computer, and after finding said image, arrested him. Facing four level six felonies for possession of child pornography, he knew he needed the help of a skilled Indianapolis sex crimes lawyer.
Having spoken to the police and admitted to the crime before hiring Hessler Law, there was not much that could be done. With attorney Hessler’s help, the client avoided prison and was instead sentenced to two years of probation and sex offender registration.
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.