Woman Facing Several Felonies Convicted of Only Convicted of Three Offenses
A restaurant employee recently went on a tool smurfing crime spree that spanned three counties in the state. This crime, which includes the act of passing fake prescriptions to all the pharmacies along the interstate the woman traveled as she committed these offenses, caused her to be charged with the following offenses:
- Two level six felonies for obtaining a controlled substance by fraud in one county
- Two level six felonies for obtaining a controlled substance by fraud in the second county
- Nine level six felonies for possession of narcotic drugs in the third county
- One level six felony for obtaining a controlled substance by fraud in the third county
If found guilty on all counts, this woman could spend 78 years in prison, so she retained the help of an Indianapolis drug lawyer at Hessler Law, PC.
Attorney Sean Hessler gathered evidence, which included video surveillance from the pharmacies his client visited, and began negotiations on the client’s behalf. Attorney Hessler was able to secure a deal for his client, though, in which she took one crime in each county. From here, she took a plea through which she was sentenced to two years of probation that was transferred back to Illinois, her state of residence.
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.
42-Year-Old Electrician Charged with Public Intoxication
Recently, an Indiana electrician – who was also a recovering alcoholic – found himself facing a charge of B misdemeanor public intoxication when he suffered a relapse after a night of drinking and woke up in the back of a police car. After failing breath tests, the man knew he needed the skilled help of an Indianapolis DUI lawyer, so he reached out to Hessler Law, PC.
The client, who admitted to the case, was sentenced to 15 hours of community service, a suspended sentence of 180 days, but no probation with help from Indianapolis criminal defense lawyer Sean Hessler.
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.
Plea Agreement Accepted in OWI Case
A 44-year-old customer service tech employee was recently arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) after police stopped him for driving his car the wrong way down a one-way street. After failing field sobriety and breath tests, he knew he needed the help of a criminal defense attorney.
With the counsel of attorney Sean Hessler, the client took a plea to the charge. The agreement included a provision of completing one year of probation, and the ability to get back on the road right away.
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 Grandmother Sees Driving While Suspended Case Dismissed
Recently, a 56-year-old grandmother was charged with a class A misdemeanor for driving while suspended. With a previous conviction for this offense on her record and the possibility of up to one year in jail, she knew she needed the skilled legal help of an Indianapolis lawyer. After retaining the help of attorney Sean Hessler, who negotiated to have the client’s driving record cleared and license suspended, 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.
32-Year-Old Homemaker Avoids Immigration Issues and Jail Time After Being Charged With Theft
A 32-year-old immigrant homemaker recently faced serious immigration-related issues after being caught on camera shoplifting an item from a local store. Realizing the implications a conviction for A misdemeanor theft could have on her ability to stay in the country, the woman reached out to Indianapolis theft lawyer Sean Hessler for help.
Throughout negotiations with the prosecutor, attorney Hessler discovered his client would be offered a typical diversion agreement in which she’d have to take an anti-shoplifting class. Upon completion of this class, her case would be dismissed. This was not an ideal option for the client, because that after successful completion of a diversion agreement, she would have been considered to have committed a crime of moral turpitude with a sentence of more than a year. This would make her removable from the U.S., which was not an acceptable outcome.
After working with the client’s immigration lawyers, Indianapolis criminal defense lawyer Hessler reached an outcome that involved an actual sentence of zero days in jail, and no fines. Though the woman did have to admit to the offense, she avoided immigration issues because she didn’t complete a diversion agreement of one (or more) years.
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.
68-Year-Old Retiree Sees Public Indecency Charge Dismissed
Recently, a 68-year-old retiree was charged with a class B misdemeanor for public indecency after law enforcement caught him having an intimate moment with another individual in a public park. Knowing a conviction for this offense brought with it potential jail time, the man knew he needed the skilled help of an Indianapolis sex crimes lawyer from Hessler Law, PC.
Our Indianapolis criminal defense lawyer negotiated the charge down so that the client obtained a diversion agreement that only required 32 hours of community service. After these hours were completed, 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.
42 Year Old Bank Teller Charged with Felony Theft, May Have Charges Reduced
A bank teller in Indiana was recently charged with Level 6 theft after being accused of manipulating deposits and transferring money out of her drawer and into a “dummy account.” The woman was on video all day, so the theft was caught on tape and the prosecution had compelling evidence linking her to the criminal activity. Luckily, she was able to get connected with a criminal defense attorney at Hessler Law, PC.
Attorney Sean Hessler‘s client did admit to the Level 6 theft, and was sentenced to one year of probation. When she successfully completes her period of probation, the client’s felony will be converted to a misdemeanor under Indiana’s Alternative Misdemeanor Sentencing Statute.
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.
47 Year Old Small Business Owner Sees Old Felonies Dismissed
We recently assisted a client who was facing D felonies for check fraud dating back to 2001. The client had long ago moved out of Indiana and had no idea that these charges were pending. After being stopped for a traffic offense, the police found an Indiana warrant for this man. These offenses totaled up to a possible sentence of six years, so the man knew he needed an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Indianapolis on his side to help him avoid time behind bars.
After attorney Sean Hessler investigated this case, it was revealed that there was no way the prosecution could prove the check fraud offenses for a number of reasons:
- The charges were so dated
- It would be difficult to find and call witnesses
- It was arguably the client’s business partner that committed the offenses
The case was dismissed, the client did not have to return to Indiana, and the warrant was cleared.
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.
No Jail Time for a Hessler Law Client in Marijuana Possession Case
Recently, our client found himself charged with a Class A misdemeanor for possession of marijuana based on a prior. At a traffic stop, a police officer smelled marijuana and asked the client if there was anything in the car. The client handed over a bag of marijuana and was charged as a result. They reached out to Hessler Law to speak with an experienced Indianapolis criminal lawyer for help.
After taking a plea and admitting to marijuana possession, attorney Sean Hessler‘s client was sentenced to 180 days on home detention. This is harsher than what usually happens after a marijuana possession case, but because the traffic stop occurred outside of Indianapolis – where surrounding counties are tougher on drug crimes – the sentence was more severe.
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.
15 Year Old Avoids Conviction After Being Caught with Marijuana
Being charged with a criminal offense can be terrifying for anyone, but it can be particularly frightening for a child to hear they face up to a 180 day sentence for a Class B misdemeanor. Such was the case for a 15 year old client of attorney Sean Hessler.
The young man was stopped by a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent at the airport after flying back to Indiana from a state where marijuana is legal. Knowing the consequences that come from a marijuana possession charge, criminal defense attorneys in Indianapolis Sean Hessler negotiated a diversion agreement in which his client only had to pay fees. After these fees were paid, 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.