Several Felonies Reduced to Single Misdemeanor After Probation
A 30-year-old homeless man was charged with Level 5 fraud in a financial institution, Level 6 felony check fraud, and a Level 6 forgery. Essentially. some men recruited him to cash checks on their behalf. Because of his vulnerable position, he agreed. These charges exposed him to between one and six years in custody. Ultimately, Indianapolis felony lawyer Sean Hessler negotiated to have all the charges reduced to a Level 6 felony for time served with a year of non-reporting probation. Also, as long as he does not commit another crime in that year, the felony will be reduced to a misdemeanor. Contact an Indiana criminal defense attorney at Hessler Law today if you’re in a similar position.
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 Dismissed for Registered Nurse Facing Felony Drug Charges
Recently, a 29-year-old nurse was charged with a Level 6 felony for obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. This case originally started when the hospital that she worked at conducted an internal investigation. During this, she admitted to taking narcotics from a dispenser and not discarding the overdraw.
To keep her license, she entered into a nursing rehabilitation program. Meanwhile, the subsequent criminal case was filed a couple of months later. With defense attorney Sean Hessler advocating for her, he presented a sentencing packet showing that her individual progress was beyond the requirements of any court-imposed diversion. As a result, upon completion of her nursing rehabilitation program, her criminal 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.
Truck Driver Facing CDL Suspension Receives Small Fine
A 50-year-old truck driver was recently charged with speeding over 30 mph. His case was set for trial, and knowing that his client was risking his CDL so he enlisted the help of a Indianapolis criminal defense lawyer. Attorney Hessler negotiated to have the ticket was reduced to 9 mph over the speed limit. As a result, the man received a simple fine, and he retained his CDL.
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.
18 Felony Charges Reduced for Probation and a Misdemeanor
A 36-year-old customer service representative was recently charged with four counts of Level 6 welfare fraud, nine counts of Level 6 perjury, one count of Level 6 Forgery, and two counts of Level 6 felony theft.
The woman was allegedly defrauding Social Security and the welfare program by saying she was single when she was actually married. Facing 18 Level 6 felonies and up to two and a half years in jail for each, she enlisted the help of criminal defense attorneys in Indianapolis Sean Hessler. With his assistance, she only received 545 days of probation, alternative misdemeanor sentencing instead of the felonies after completing her probation and paying $7,500 in restitution.
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.
Domestic Battery Results in Treatment and Small Fine
A 36-year-old salesman was charged with Level 6 felony confinement and Level 6 felony domestic battery in the presence of a child. The man was arrested after an argument between him and his wife broke out. There was alcohol involved, and he allegedly scratched her wrist when he took his wife’s keys and threw them across the parking lot.
After he spent a night in jail, he checked himself into an alcohol treatment program. With the assistance of criminal defense attorney Hessler, the man resolved the matter by paying a fine upon completion of the alcohol treatment program.
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.
Man Gets $40,000 Back after an Asset Forfeiture
Not long ago, an out-of-state hardware store owner needed an Indianapolis criminal attorney for an asset forfeiture case. He had apparently sent over $40,000 in cash through the mail, and police dogs detected traces of marijuana on the bills. When the police found the money, they confiscated it as proceeds of drug dealing. However, Indianapolis defense attorney Sean Hessler aggressively fought against the seizure and by articulating the apparent faults in their assumption, the man received all of his money back.
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.
Level 6 Felony Theft Charge Results in Misdemeanor
Not long ago, a 34-year-old customer service representative was charged with a Level 6 felony for theft. She allegedly altered a money order that came into work and deposited it into her account. There was sufficient video evidence, and she faced two and a half years in jail leading her to search for a local defense attorney. Lawyer Sean Hessler fought for his client, and since she had never been in trouble with the law before, he convinced the judge to lessen her charge to a misdemeanor with 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.
Drug Charges Dismissed & Probation for Multiple Felonies
A 28-year-old restaurant worker enlisted attorney Sean Hessler on two separate occasions, each with impressive results. In the first case, he was charged with a misdemeanor for possession of a synthetic drug, a misdemeanor OWI, a misdemeanor for driving on a suspended license, and a B misdemeanor for operating a vehicle never having received a license. With the help of attorney Hessler, he admitted to the OWI charge and only received a year of probation.
However, during his probation, he was caught up in another investigation which led to an altercation with officers. As a result, he was charged with a Level 2 felony for dealing methamphetamine, Level 5 battery on a police officer, Level 4 possession of methamphetamine, and a misdemeanor for possession of a synthetic drug. This was all in addition to his probation violation.
With considerable felony experience, Sean Hessler thoroughly investigated his client’s case and negotiated to have all of the dealing and possession charges dismissed in addition to closing out his original probation. With these removed, he dealt with the remaining offenses through a new two-year term 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.
Man Facing Several Traffic Infractions Receives Small Fine
A 65-year-old delivery driver was recently cited for various traffic infractions for speeding, speeding in a work zone, and driving too fast for conditions. As a professional driver, this was a significant situation because a conviction would expose him to a fine of up to $2,000 and a driver’s license suspension, so he looked for a criminal lawyer in Indianapolis, IN to help. Attorney Sean Hessler advocated for his client, and facilitation a resolution that included a minimum fine, no license suspension, and fewer points on his license.
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.
Old Probation Violations Dismissed
A 52-year-old truck driver moved out of Indiana, but after many years he found himself charged with failing several probation violations. Unaware of his obligation, he was now facing two years in the department of correction and enlisted the help of an experienced Indiana criminal defense attorney. The trusted Indianapolis defense attorney Sean Hessler aggressively fought for his client, and ultimately succeeded by having the judge close his probation with no sanction.
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.