Home Detention In Lieu of Jail in Felony Weapon Case
A 29-year-old restaurant worker was recently charged with a Level 6 felony for criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon. There allegedly was a family dispute involving a knife and a cell phone video. The evidence against the man was extremely strong, and he faced two and a half years in prison.
Although this case was intimidating, attorney Sean Hessler fought hard for his client. This paid off because criminal defense lawyer Sean Hessler negotiated to have his lengthy sentence reduced from two and a half years behind bars to two 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.
Two Out-of-State Clients Receive Diversion for Marijuana Charges
When two people driving through Indiana from California were pulled over, the police smelled marijuana and searched the vehicle. Both individuals were subsequently charged with a misdemeanor B possession of marijuana and knew they needed a Indianapolis criminal defense lawyer. Attorney Sean Hessler represented both of them and negotiated for each client to resolve the matter through diversion and a $300 fine.
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.
Home Detention Case Resolved with Reduced Jail Time
A former client of attorney Hessler’s was on home detention for a controlled substance case. However, he allegedly violated his probation when the transmitter died, and he failed to attend his check-ins. The man faced a year in jail. But, with the assistance and resilience of attorney Sean Hessler, he only received 80 days in custody, which he already served before the hearing.
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 Drug Possession Case Dismissed
When a juvenile was recently accused of marijuana possession at school, the case was transferred to juvenile court. While some of the four students involved confessed, one of those charged did not. The young student denied involvement and his family contacted juvenile attorney Sean Hessler to represent the young man. The prosecutor offered a conditional discharge, but it was not in his client’s best interest. In the end, and due to criminal defense attorney Hessler’s skill, the young man’s case was dismissed without an admission.
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.
Home Detention in Lieu of Jail for Probation Violation
Awhile back, attorney Sean Hessler advocated for a client and resolved a drug possession case with only probation. More recently, the 31-year-old truck driver violated this probation by failing to report and having a positive drug screen. If convicted of the probation violation, she faced her original two-year suspended sentence. Again, our Indianapolis criminal defense lawyer fought for and obtained a more appropriate sanction. Rather than jail time, his client only had to complete 300 days 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.
Drug Possession Charges Dismissed Based on Diversion Program
Recently, a 30-year-old delivery driver went to visit a house that was the target of undercover surveillance for suspected drug activity. His car was stopped, and the police ultimately found marijuana. The young man was then charged with a B misdemeanor for possession of marijuana and visiting a common nuisance. This exposed him to up to 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. However, with the help of criminal defense attorney Sean Hessler advocating for him, the man’s case was dismissed after completing a simple diversion agreement.
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 Retains CDL After Being Charged with Multiple Offenses
A 50-year-old truck driver recently faced the loss of his career when he was stopped in his personal vehicle under suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVWI). After a traffic stop that was triggered by his speeding, the man allegedly refused to take a breath test to determine his blood alcohol content (BAC). This led to his arrest. Upon the man’s arrest, he was searched. During law enforcement’s search, they found a handgun. The charges he faced after this stop and search include:
- A class A misdemeanor for OVWI
- A level 5 felony for possession of a handgun without a license (with a prior conviction on his record)
Facing up to six years in prison, the man knew he needed help from an Indianapolis criminal lawyer. This is what brought him to Hessler Law.
Attorney Sean Hessler immediately got to work investigating the case and the details surrounding the charges. The client was concerned about his commercial driver’s license (CDL) being revoked, as the allegation that he refused to take a breath test – if proven to be true – would trigger an automatic one-year suspension. If he were to be convicted of OVWI as well, he could lose his job and livelihood.
After Indianapolis criminal defense lawyer Hessler negotiated a deal in which the client admitted to possession of the handgun, the OVWI charge and breath test refusal were dismissed. As a result, he was sentenced to three years of probation, and got to keep 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.
New Mother Sees Theft Charges Dropped and Case Dismissed
Recently, a 24-year-old homemaker/new mother found herself facing shoplifting charges after being caught on video slipping unscanned items into her shopping bags at a large retail and grocery store. She admitted to her actions, and did so again when police showed up to the scene. Wanting to avoid any harsh penalties that would come with a misdemeanor conviction, she reached out to an Indianapolis criminal attorney for help.
Attorney Sean Hessler negotiated a fine-only diversion agreement for his client. After she paid her fee, the case was dismissed. In addition to the fee, she was ordered to stay away from the store for a year.
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.
College Student Sees Marijuana Possession Charges Dismissed
People sometimes find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time, and they run into some trouble as a result. Such was the case for a 20-year-old college student who showed up to a drug dealer’s house as the people inside were being served a warrant. As he arrived, a cop approached the young man’s car, and smelled marijuana as the door opened. After the police officer looked into the vehicle and saw marijuana, he arrested the student. Knowing what a conviction for a class B misdemeanor for possession of marijuana could do to his education and other aspects of his life, the man retained the counsel of the Indianapolis drug crimes lawyers at Hessler Law.
Because the client had never been in trouble before, Indianapolis criminal attorney Sean Hessler negotiated a diversion agreement on his behalf. Once the student completed a drug education class, paid a fee, and 24 hours of community service work, his 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.
CHINS Case Resolved for Retail Clerk
A 34-year-old retail clerk recently found herself in need of an experienced Indianapolis family lawyer when her young daughter alleged that her (the mother’s) boyfriend inappropriately touched her. Upon the allegations being made, the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) filed a Child in Need of Services (CHINS) cases on not only the daughter, but her two siblings. As the cases progressed, the children were removed from the home and sent to live with relatives. Wanting to reunite her family, the woman reached out to Hessler Law for help.
Attorney Sean Hessler entered into mediation with DCS and his client, during which the situation was discussed, and whether there was a way to resolve the case before going to trial. After further discussions, they came to a partial agreement. The client admitted that her daughter was a CHINS because of the alleged abuse by her boyfriend. Because of admitting this, DCS agreed to continue providing counseling and therapy for the entire family. As a result, all of the children were able to return home, and the allegations of the other two children being CHINS were dropped. With the assistance of an experienced Indianapolis defense attorney, the family was able to navigate the legal process effectively and achieve a favorable outcome.
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.