19 November 2015 | Alcohol,  Case Results,  

Underage Drinking Case Diverted For College Student Arrested At Concert

One night at a rowdy concert, a young Indianapolis college student found himself in an unfortunate situation. The underage man was drinking an alcoholic beverage without thinking about the ramifications if he were caught. Police officers saw him drinking and after realizing he was underage, arrested him on the spot. He was consequently charged with illegal possession of alcohol. Underage drinking is a serious charge for a student in school. With this in mind, the young man turned to Hessler Law P.C. for help from an Indianapolis criminal defense attorney in his first ever offense.

Lawyer Sean Hessler represented the student who grew more concerned as he learned he could be punished in adult court with harsh fines and even jail time. Hessler defended his client, arguing that this was a first offense that would be unlikely to occur again. His client was able to get the case diverted with a fine. As long as he stays out of further trouble, his case will be 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.

16 November 2015 | Alcohol,  Case Results,  

Underage Possession Of Alcohol Case Successfully Diverted

In the state of Indiana, underage alcohol offenses are serious matters that can oftentimes result in jail time, substantial fines and negative school repercussions. These types of charges frequently find a way into Hessler Law P.C. with young adults searching for answers. When a stressed out underage college student brought his possession of alcohol charge to criminal defense attorney Sean Hessler, he knew exactly how to handle the situation.

Hessler discussed the incident with his client. The student had gotten caught drinking an alcoholic beverage one night and was arrested immediately upon showing his underage ID to police officers. Attorney Hessler knew this one-time mistake would be best diverted and was likely to be dismissed with no further trouble from his client. At the conclusion of this underage case, the charge was successfully diverted. With a small fine, the young man’s case is eligible for a dismissal.

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.

12 November 2015 | Case Results,  Drug Charges,  

Treatment For Young Woman Charged With Felony Possession Of Heroin

Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Sean Hessler was contacted by a woman in her 20s after she was charged with a Class D felony possession of heroin. The charge came after she had been found passed out in her car in a gas station parking lot. Police came and searched both her and the car and found heroin in her arm. She also saw a second charge possession of narcotic drugs. The woman was a dancer and had seen a total of five similar drug charges in her lifetime – all of which were class D felonies. Her previous charges ranged from cocaine, controlled substance and narcotic drugs.

Attorney Sean Hessler took the case to Marion County court. Because the woman also had a second case of possession of narcotics – another Class D felony in Hendricks County, she was admitted into a drug treatment court. Hessler used this to get the Marion County case dismissed. Our client was able to get the treatment she needed to gain control of her life – a positive result.

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.

10 November 2015 | Alcohol,  Case Results,  Criminal Defense,  

Misdemeanor Of Synthetic Drugs Case Dismissed

Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Sean Hessler represented a 20-year-old man was charged with a misdemeanor of synthetic drugs. He was serving a sentence in a work release facility in a previous drug case. Attorney Sean Hessler gave his client one-on-one dedicated service.

The man was working in a restaurant during his work release when someone decided to turn him. Police officers set up a sting on our client, finding synthetic drugs at his cot in his room. It was no surprise he had previous drug charges on his record. He was charged appropriately. The state was not able to produce the man who turned him in as a witness, failing to comply with discovery. The case was then dismissed through the Marion County court – a positive result for our 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.

04 November 2015 | Alcohol,  Case Results,  Criminal Defense,  

Underage Possession Of Alcohol Case Diverted For College Student

We recently took the case of a young, underage college student from the Marion County area who was charged with illegal possession of an alcoholic beverage. The woman was arrested at a concert one night after being found in possession of alcohol. The young lady contacted Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Sean Hessler and reassured her as her concerns continued to grow.

Our client had no previous record – a good sign heading into court. Under Hessler’s experience in underage alcohol cases, he found an opportunity to get her into a diversionary program where her charge will be able to get diverted. As long as she continues to stay out of trouble, her case will see a dismissal.

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.

30 October 2015 | Alcohol,  Case Results,  OWI,  

180 Days Probation For Man With First OVWI

Hessler Law P.C. often sees a variety of alcohol offenses including frequent operating a vehicle while intoxicated cases. A 30-year-old man from Marion County was recently charged with a Class A misdemeanor operating a vehicle while intoxicated after failing to stop at a checkpoint in the Indianapolis area. Law enforcement soon caught up to him and charged him accordingly. His license was immediately suspended as a result. The man had no prior convictions of any kind and was uneasy about an OVWI conviction on his unstained record. Looking for answers, he turned to Indianapolis criminal attorney Sean Hessler of Hessler Law P.C.

Attorney Hessler took it upon himself to see that his client got a fair result and responded to his concerns in a dedicated manner. Upon hiring Hessler Law P.C., the man got his driver’s license back immediately. After rounds of intense negotiations, our client received a lesser Class C misdemeanor offense with only 180 days 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.

21 October 2015 | Case Results,  OWI,  

No Jail Time For Habitual Offender With Felony Charge

A man in his 50s was charged with a class D felony of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. As a habitual substance offender also under violation of probation from a previous case, he was looking at up to 12 years in jail. The man was a maintenance worker who had just left his home when he was stopped at a traffic light. The officer smelled alcohol on his breath and after testing his BAC, found him to be way over the legal limit.

With three previous DUI’s, he needed a strong representation and fast. He sought out the help of Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Sean Hessler. The case was taken to Marion County court where he received a positive plea for his habitual offender status.

Along the lines of our case, the paperwork went awry, getting our client off on a technicality. At the conclusion of the case, we took a plea for a class D felony OVWI. Rather than going to prison, he received one-year of home detention on his new case and 120 days of probation. If and when our client finishes home detention, the Class D felony can be reduced to a Class A misdemeanor, proving a positive result for our 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.

19 October 2015 | Case Results,  Drug Charges,  Theft,  

Man Gets Community Service And Probation In Burglary Of Restaurant Charge

A twenty-year-old man in the Indianapolis area was charged with a level 5 burglary of a restaurant, a misdemeanor theft charge, and a Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana. One night he and his friend got drunk and decided to steal from their favorite restaurant. The man worked at a different restaurant in the area. As a first time offender genuinely concerned about his future, he contact Hessler Law to talk to a criminal defense attorney for help.

The charges against him were serious and the evidence was there. The state had a clear video of the entire situation. Looking at the circumstances of the case, attorney Hessler recommended his client pay back the restaurant owner for the damage. The only stolen product was a bottle of tequila. After speaking with the prosecutor, Hessler convinced him it was a one-time mistake and because it was his first offense, he should be let off easy.

The outcome we saw was positive. Our client received three years suspended sentences including two years of probation and 120 hours of community service.

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.

16 October 2015 | Case Results,  

Case Dismissed For Woman Charged With Expired License Plate and Driving Without A License

A woman in her 20s was stopped by a police officer for an expired license plate and driving without a license in her possession. The woman was an actress, model and waitress with a clean record. She took her charge directly to Hessler Law Firm where attorney Sean Hessler represented her. It was under his guidance that she renewed her plates before her court hearing.

Once in Marion County court, Hessler was determined to prove that her license was valid. The case was dismissed after a strong defense.

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 October 2015 | Case Results,  Drug Charges,  

Drug Charges Reduced For Man In FedEx Case

A man in his late teens was charged with a Class A felony of dealing methamphetamine. Other charges incurred by him were a Class C possession of methamphetamine, Class C possession of firearm, a Class B dealing marijuana, and Class B possession of marijuana. The charge came after FedEx received a particularly smelly box with a shipping address. Police officers investigated the box and found one kilo of methamphetamine and six kilos of weed inside. Through a controlled delivery, officers re-packaged the box and sent it to the man on the address.

After the box was delivered, the police went inside the house and arrested our client. It was later found out that the man was a drug dealer in between jobs. He had been doing odd jobs around his neighborhood. When the case went to Marion County court, Indianapolis criminal defense lawyer Sean Hessler fought for a good result for his client. The question of whether or not our client knew the package was being delivered to his house came into question and was pointed out by attorney Hessler. Having no previous drug history on his record, it seemed unlikely. Facing many years in prison, we took a plea. Our client was sentenced to five years of home detention.

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.