Not Guilty
Husband and wife Defendants were indicted for several felony counts including Aggravated Arson for allegedly hiring individuals to burn their home for financial gain. The matter proceeded to jury trial in the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas. Evidence included the testimony of three co-defendants implicating the Defendants as well as evidence from investigating insurance companies.
Not Guilty
The Defendant was charged with two counts of rape of his wife’s friend. The State presented forensic evidence to support the fact that the Defendant forced sex upon the victim. The jury acquitted the Defendant on all charges.
Case Dismissed
Doctor charged with numerous sexual offenses including two counts of rape, kidnapping, and gross sexual imposition. The alleged victim was his daughter. After an extensive six month investigation, the Defense motioned the appellate court to hold an evidentiary hearing pursuant to a Writ of Habeas Corpus.
Not Guilty
A Veteran Ohio Firefighter was indicted for Murder, Tampering With Evidence, and Felonious Assault after an allegation that he punched an 81 year old man causing him to fall and break his hip. The coroner’s office ruled that the man’s death sixteen months later was a direct result of the fall and fracture.
New Trial Granted
The Defendant retained the law firm after being convicted of Rape, Gross Sexual Imposition, and Kidnapping. The lawyers in the firm argued the case to the Eighth District Court of Appeals asserting that the Defendant’s legal rights had been violated at trial. In agreement with defense counsel, the Court reversed and remanded the case. The Defendant was granted a new trial.
No Charges Filed
Digital imaging expert and lawyer comes under fire after being accused of creating exhibits to be used in court which depicted child pornography. Although created to highlight the advances in digital technology and how that may affect cases within the pornography and obscenity realm, investigating agencies opined that such conduct was in violation of current federal law.
Charges Dropped
Client was under investigation for an alleged rape of a minor child. The accuser's parents also moved for a Civil Protection Order. The attorneys at Friedman Nemecek Long & Grant, L.L.C. utilized available civil proceedings as a means to obtain additional, exculpatory evidence regarding the criminal accusations. The attorneys provided this information to law enforcement officers.
Penalty Reduced
Juvenile charged with Felonious Assault with Peace officer Specification. Officer alleged that juvenile slashed his arm with a box cutter necessitating extensive medical treatment. Judge found juvenile delinquent of lesser included misdemeanor and ordered that the juvenile was not to be placed under any supervision, pay any restitution, or fine.
Penalty Reduced
Mr. ****** was convicted of several domestic oriented offenses causing the trial court to impose a fifteen (15) year period of incarceration. The conviction was based in large part on the testimony of a clinical psychologist that diagnosed the victim as suffering from Battered Woman Syndrome. This diagnosis explained the vast number of inconsistencies by the victim allowing for the conviction.
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