Completion of Diversion Agreement Allows College Student to Avoid Misdemeanor Convictions
Recently, a 20 year old was facing misdemeanor charges for possession of a false ID and possession of alcohol. With a potential one year and 60 days in jail looming on the horizon, he knew he needed the help of an experienced Indiana criminal defense lawyer. This is what brought him to Hessler Law, PC.
Though attorney Sean Hessler‘s investigation revealed that the prosecution was likely to win, he was able to negotiate a diversion agreement on his client’s behalf that included the completion of 24 hours of community service and that payment of fees. After that was finished, 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.
Shoplifting Case Dismissed for 33 Year Old Mother
Being a parent can be challenging, and raising children can be expensive. Sometimes it may be tempting to pocket a container of formula or a pair of socks while out shopping for your child. Shoplifting is illegal, though, and if you’re caught stealing items from a store like an Indiana mother of two recently was, you’ll need a shoplifting attorney to help build your defense.
Attorney Sean Hessler recently helped a woman who was caught – on camera – stealing baby clothes negotiate a diversion agreement and avoid a misdemeanor conviction. Through successful completion of 20 hours of community service and the payment of fees, attorney Hessler’s client saw her case dismissed, thus preventing a conviction from appearing on her record.
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.
Possession of Alcohol Case Dismissed for 18 Year Old After Successful Completion of Diversion Agreement
Recently, an 18 year old found herself in some trouble after being charged with possession of alcohol and failing to comply with a prior diversion agreement (for which a warrant was out in her name). Facing 60 days in jail, she retained the counsel of Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Sean Hessler.
Attorney Hessler was able to have the warrant recalled, and the client wasn’t arrested. In addition, attorney Hessler negotiated to have the previous diversion agreement reinstated. Upon successful completion of an alcohol education class and 20 hours of community service. 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.
27 Year Old Avoids Prison Time in Battery Case
The criminal court process can be overwhelming for anyone. Sometimes, it just gets to be too much, and those involved in cases want proceedings to be done with as soon as possible. Such was the case for a Hessler Law, PC client who was facing charges for Level 5 battery with a deadly weapon and serious bodily injury, Level 6 criminal recklessness, and Level 6 domestic battery. With a potential prison term of 16 years looming and an eagerness to get legal matters dealt with as soon as possible, she retained the counsel of Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Sean Hessler.
The charges arose from a fight with the father of her child, who the client stabbed. She admitted to this action – the Level 5 battery with a deadly weapon and serious bodily injury – and was sentenced to one year of home detention, and two years 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.
25 Year Old City Employee Sees Marijuana Possession Case Dismissed
Being convicted for a second criminal offense can have devastating effects one one’s life. Indiana takes subsequent offenses seriously, so when a city employee found himself facing a second offense for misdemeanor possession of marijuana after a traffic stop revealed he was carrying the substance, he knew he needed help from Hessler Law, PC.
Marijuana possession is typically a Class B misdemeanor in Indiana, but because of the client’s prior conviction, it was heightened to a Class A offense. Wanting his client to avoid jail time, marijuana attorney Sean Hessler negotiated with the prosecution and got his client into a diversion program. After successfully paying diversion fees, 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.
54 Year Old Postal Worker Has Domestic Battery Charge Amended
In some situations, a criminal defense lawyer in Indianapolis, IN may be able to get charges against you reduced or amended to a less serious offense. This was the case for an Indiana postal worker who was facing serious consequences for a misdemeanor domestic battery charge.
After enlisting the help of Indianapolis attorney Sean Hessler, the client saw his charge amended to simple battery. As a result, the man did not face the harsh collateral consequences of a domestic battery conviction, such as loss of the right to own a firearm. Additionally, he only had to complete 180 days of non-reporting probation. While he was convicted, only a misdemeanor remains on his record for this offense.
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.
44 Year Old Painter Avoids Meth Possession Conviction
Recently, an Indiana-based painter found himself facing a Level 3 felony for possession of meth. Facing up to 16 years in prison, he knew he needed the skilled and aggressive legal defense of drug lawyer Sean Hessler.
The client’s meth possession charge stems from a traffic stop during which police grew suspicious of the additional passengers in the car. On this suspicion, the police searched the passengers and discovered meth and cash. While attorney Hessler’s client did not have any of these items on his person, he was still charged.
Through meeting with the prosecutor and reviewing evidence, Indianapolis criminal defense lawyer Sean Hessler was able to prove that his client had no idea what his passengers had on them. The prosecutor agreed, 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.
Mistake of Identity Leads to Marijuana Possession Case Dismissal
A young man recently found himself in trouble when he was charged with a misdemeanor for marijuana possession. Maintaining his innocence, he insisted the marijuana was not his. To prove this, he knew he needed the help of a skilled Indianapolis criminal defense attorney.
Essentially, someone stole this ID and used his name in the commission of crimes in another county. Through obtaining dashcam video evidence, attorney Sean Hessler was able to prove that the prosecution did, indeed, have the wrong person. Due to this evidence, 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.
34 Year Old Takes Plea in Firearm Possession Case
Recently, an Indiana man found himself charged with a Level 4 felony after a gun fell out of his pants at a traffic stop. Because of a previous conviction, this man was charged with possession of a firearm by a serious, violent felon, an offense that carries with it two to 12 years in prison. Wanting to avoid the harsh consequences of another conviction, the man contacted Indianapolis firearms lawyer Sean Hessler.
Due to dashcam video evidence, it was obvious the state was likely to prevail in this situation. As a result, he accepted a plea deal where he would spend six years in the Department of Corrections. While not the minimum sentence for this offense, the client did avoid the maximum amount of prison time for the firearms possession conviction with help from 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.
Misdemeanor Theft Case Dismissed After Successful Completion of a Pretrial Diversion Program
Sometimes young adults make mistakes. Such was the case for a 19 year old Indiana man who was caught on video shoplifting some items from a store. Knowing the consequences a conviction for this misdemeanor theft offense could have on his life, the young man turned to a defense attorney at Hessler Law, PC for help.
Attorney Sean Hessler‘s client entered into a pretrial diversion program in which he completed 40 hours of community service and paid a diversion fee. After successful completion of the program, 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.