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Denison University Student With Underage Possession of Alcohol Sees Fine And Alcohol Course In Fourth Arrest

A Denison University student was facing his fourth arrest after being found with underage possession of alcohol and a fake ID. The student was facing severe penalties with the school and after growing concerned about his fate beyond college reached out to the criminal defense team at Luftman, Heck & Associates in search of a strong defense.

Attorneys with LHA represented the student in both charges. We were quick to enroll his client in a diversionary program, however, with three priors arrests on his background, this was not possible. As a result, we were successful in working out a deal with the judge for a fine and substance abuse assessment. Our client saw successful results in his both his fake id and underage possession of alcohol charges.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case. Individual results may vary based on the facts, injuries, jurisdiction, venue, witnesses, parties, and other factors. The results and client testimonials provided are not necessarily representative of the results obtained by all clients or their satisfaction with the firm’s services.

Underage Possession Charges Dismissed For Denison University Student

The Columbus criminal defense attorneys at Luftman, Heck & Associates commonly represent college students in the Columbus area, especially when it comes to underage crimes. Not too long ago, a sophomore at Denison University was charged with possession of marijuana and underage possession of alcohol. The young student was looking to maintain a clean record as he continued his education and chose our LHA attorneys for a strong legal representation in the matter.

We successfully achieved ang intervention in lieu of conviction, thereby requiring substance abuse courses and drug tests prior to the charge being dismissed against him. Our client saw no further penalties as a result.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case. Individual results may vary based on the facts, injuries, jurisdiction, venue, witnesses, parties, and other factors. The results and client testimonials provided are not necessarily representative of the results obtained by all clients or their satisfaction with the firm’s services.

Man Passed Out At OSU Sees Dismissal Of Underage Consumption Of Alcohol Charge

The criminal and DUI attorneys at Luftman, Heck & Associates often see underage and college crimes in and around the Columbus area. Recently, a 20-year-old man was arrested on The Ohio State University campus while visiting friends attending the university. The man was found unconscious in a yard and vomiting uncontrollably. When prompted by campus police officers to present identification, the man mistakenly handed over his fake ID. He was immediately charged with possession of a fake ID and underage consumption of alcohol as an unfortunate consequence.

The man, originally from Port Clinton, Ohio, was seeking employment with the Coast Guard during the time of this serious offense. Overwhelmingly concerned that an underage consumption of alcohol charge would make this extremely difficult, the man took his concerns to the Columbus DUI attorneys at LHA .

We eased the concerns of the young man and fought diligently for his client’s access into the Coast Guard. In one court appearance, we were successful in dismissing his charges in exchange for enrollment in an underage drinking course and completion of 30 hours of community service. Our client will have no legal obstacles stopping him from successfully joining the Coast Guard.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case. Individual results may vary based on the facts, injuries, jurisdiction, venue, witnesses, parties, and other factors. The results and client testimonials provided are not necessarily representative of the results obtained by all clients or their satisfaction with the firm’s services.

Underage Possession of Alcohol Charge Dismissed For OSU Student

An Ohio State University student asked the criminal defense attorneys at Luftman, Heck & Associates for legal help when he was charged with underage possession of alcohol. The 19-year-old student was enjoying himself one night at a college party gone wrong. The police busted the party and found him with possession of alcohol and charged him accordingly. Even though the young man had no previous record of any, he was facing severe penalties with his school. As with any underage alcohol charge, it would prove a difficult task to get a job after graduation with such a conviction on his record.

In the state of Ohio, an underage alcohol offense is typically a first degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 180 days in jail. With the help of Columbus attorney Joseph Kunkel, the student was accepted into an underage diversionary program and did not serve any jail time. Kunkel, widely versed in underage cases, used his experience and knowledge to get this outcome. At the completion of the program, the student’s charge can be dismissed and he will see no adverse effects on his record or at school. He will be able to continue his education with the high hopes of getting a job someday with an unstained record.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case. Individual results may vary based on the facts, injuries, jurisdiction, venue, witnesses, parties, and other factors. The results and client testimonials provided are not necessarily representative of the results obtained by all clients or their satisfaction with the firm’s services.

Woman With Three Times Legal Alcohol Limit Avoids Jail

A 50-year-old woman from Fairfield County was involved in a horrible car accident after blowing almost three times the legal alcohol limit. The woman’s car was totaled as well as the other driver’s car, resulting in $30,000 worth of damage. She was immediately arrested and charged with OVI based on her high-tier OVI. Worried about an OVI charge on her record, she went directly to the DUI attorneys at Luftman, Heck & Associates for legal support.

Experienced Columbus OVI attorneys with LHA knew that her clean record would really help her out in this situation. We were able to get his client into a driver intervention program. After talking with the prosecutor, the high tier test was dismissed with her pleading guilty to the OVI. Our client successfully avoided the yellow license plates associated with an OVI and did not receive any jail time.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case. Individual results may vary based on the facts, injuries, jurisdiction, venue, witnesses, parties, and other factors. The results and client testimonials provided are not necessarily representative of the results obtained by all clients or their satisfaction with the firm’s services.

Case Expunged For Student Charged With Underage Possession Of Alcohol

A 20-year-old student at Denison University was recently charged with underage possession of alcohol and possession of a fake id. With three prior alcohol offenses on his record in the last two years, the junior was in a serious situation with the school. Luckily for him, his first two underage alcohol charges were dismissed through a diversion program. However, this time around, he was ineligible to go through the same program.

In Licking County court, Columbus criminal defense and DUI attorneys with LHA represented him. He advised him to plead guilty to the underage possession of alcohol charge, thus freeing him of probation and only landing him with a fine. His underage drinking charge will be able to be expunged prior to graduation, in the hopes of pursuing his first career.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case. Individual results may vary based on the facts, injuries, jurisdiction, venue, witnesses, parties, and other factors. The results and client testimonials provided are not necessarily representative of the results obtained by all clients or their satisfaction with the firm’s services.