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Two Felony Gun Charges Dismissed in Licking County

Luftman, Heck & Associates recently helped a client in Licking County, who was facing multiple gun crimes. As felony firearm offenses, the client was exposed to significant penalties and time in custody. However, LHA identified problems with the case and highlighted the issues in an evidentiary suppression hearing.

By winning the suppression hearing and successfully having illegally obtained materials excluded, our client’s charges were completely dismissed. This spared the client from any negative consequences, and he was free to move on with his record intact.

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.

Firearm Charges Dismissed for Multiple Clients

Recently, two individuals found themselves in trouble when they were charged with improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle. A conviction for such an offense can bring with it a host of consequences, including employment difficulties, immigration problems, and more, so the individuals knew they needed help. As such, they reached out to the Columbus criminal defense attorneys at Luftman, Heck & Associates for help.

Luftman, Heck & Associates immediately got to work for these clients. Due to his quick involvement in the case, and his skillful negotiation tactics, both charges were reduced to misdemeanors.

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.

Felony Firearm Case Pled to a Misdemeanor in Franklin County

An individual in Franklin County found themselves in need of a skilled Columbus weapons lawyer after they were charged with improper handling of a firearm. A fourth-degree felony, a conviction for this offense is punishable by up to 18 months in prison, hefty fines, and more. As such, the individual retained the help of Luftman, Heck & Associates.

Due to his quick negotiation and defense skills, Luftman, Heck & Associates was able to get the client’s charge pled down to a misdemeanor for time served (which was two days in jail following the client’s arrest).

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.

Felony Weapons Charge Reduced to Misdemeanor for Time Served

When a man in Central Ohio found himself arrested for and charged with a fourth-degree felony for improper handling of a firearm in a vehicle, he knew he needed the help of a skilled criminal defense attorney. This is what brought him to Luftman, Heck & Associates.

Possible penalties for a felony conviction for this offense include thousands of dollars in fines and up to 18 months in prison, so Luftman, Heck & Associates began working on the client’s case and fighting for the best possible outcome. After a period of negotiation, he was able to get the client’s charge reduced to a misdemeanor for time served. The only consequence of such was the one day the client spent in jail following his arrest.

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.

Gallipolis Man Spared From High -Tier OVI And Improperly Handling A Firearm Charges

In today’s tumultuous climate surrounding gun rights and responsible ownership, it is crucial to understand Ohio’s concealed carry laws. For example, a short time ago, a man was pulled over in Gallipolis and charged with a high tier OVI offense after a breath test registered the man’s BAC as .27. While this is a serious offense on its own merits, the violation is typically a misdemeanor, but the whole situation was significantly escalated when officers were made aware that the man was also driving with a concealed firearm. Despite the fact that the man had a permit for the weapon, the man was charged with improperly handling a firearm because no person shall knowingly transport or have a loaded handgun in a motor vehicle if, at the time of that transportation or possession, the person is under the influence of alcohol, a drug of abuse, or a combination of them. With the gravity of the charges levied against him, which not only included an OVI, but also a serious weapons crime, the man knew that he would need the help of a passionate legal advocate and reached out to the criminal defense team at Luftman, Heck & Associates.

We took the man’s case and used his extensive experience with similar situations in an effort to mitigate his client’s possible repercussions. After extensive negotiations, the prosecutor eventually agreed to dismiss the improperly handling a firearm case completely and successfully had the original high -tier OVI charge reduced to a lower level offense. When considering the original circumstances of the case and the potential felony gun charges that the client was dealing with, this was an outstanding result that may not have been possible if not for our legal intervention.

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.

Out of State Man Avoids Felony Firearm Charge

Crimes often vary between states and if someone is charged with a crime outside of their home state, it is essential to consult an attorney with extensive knowledge of the local laws and has experience handling similar cases. Recently, the Ohio defense attorneys with Luftman, Heck & Associates assisted a man from Louisiana who wound up in a precarious legal position, while he was in Ohio for business.

Allegedly, the man became involved in an argument with another individual and brandished a firearm that he kept in his car before leaving the scene of the altercation. The incident was reported to police and in short order the man was pulled over and after finding the gun, he was charged with a fourth-degree felony for improperly handling a firearm in motor vehicle. This certainly came as a quite a shock because unbeknownst to him, because while in Louisiana a person does not need a permit to carry a firearm in their automobile, it is a requirement in the Buckeye state. The man was now faced with the possibility of spending time in jail and up to a $5,000 fine in addition to a felony firearm conviction on his permanent criminal record, which seriously amplified the situation since a felony conviction, even if no jail time was involved would put his career in jeopardy.

After explaining his strong desire to avoid a felony conviction and remain employed, the experienced firearm defense attorneys with LHA discussed the case with the prosecutor and negotiated to have the felony firearm charge reduced to a misdemeanor level offense. This lesser charge would not include jail time or probation, and after a year, he would be eligible for an expungement. Additionally, due to our adept capability to have the firearm charge amended to a non-felony conviction with no jail, his client no longer needed to worry about losing his job.

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.