Acquittal
The Defendant was charged with several felony counts including Possession and Trafficking of Cocaine. The evidence included monitored telephone calls, police surveillancae, and seizure of the narcotics found in the Defendant’s vehicle. The matter proceeded to jury trial.
Penalties Reduced
The Cuyahoga County Prosecutors Office secured a twenty five (25) count indictment against businessman alleging RICO, Telecommunications Fraud, Aggravated Theft, Money Laundering, and Receiving Stolen Property.
Charges Dismissed
Professional athlete accused of entering a Ohio Casino while under the age of 21. After negotiations with the prosecutor's office, the client was permitted to enter a first offender diversion program whereby all charges were eventually sealed and dismissed.
Reversed and Remanded
After being retained as appellate counsel, Attorneys Ian Friedman and Eric Nemecek secured a new trial today in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas for a young business manager who had previously been convicted at a bench trial of vehicular assault. The client had previously been sentenced to five years in prison.
Not Guilty
Thirty year old man was terminated from his employment after his coworker accused him of rape and kidnapping the night before. He was subsequently indicted causing him to hire counsel. Despite his protestation of innocence, his criminal defense lawyer convinced him to minimize his exposure and accept a plea agreement. The plea labeled him a sex offender and yielded a mandatory prison sentence.
Agreed resolution
Local hotel was raided and subjected to civil prosecution for operating as a nuisance. After protracted litigation and hearings, Attorney Nemecek secured an agreed resolution of the case that allowed the owners to retain possession and control of the property. Furthermore, the owners were permitted access to the premises and were allowed to market and sell the property without encumbrance.
Guilty Pleas Withdrawn & Case Dismissed
Client was charged in Federal court with receipt and distribution of child pornography. After entering a "Guilty" plea, the client was sentenced to 17 years in prison. The client retained Attorney Nemecek to represent him in post-conviction proceedings. Through the habeas process and a delayed direct appeal, the client was permitted to withdraw his previously-entered plea.
Motion Granted
While traveling through Ohio, the Ohio State Highway Patrol effectuated a traffic stop of the client's vehicle for alleged traffic violations. During the course of the stop, law enforcement utilized a K-9 dog and conducted a search of the car.
Deportation Avoided
Non-citizen client was indicted with federal bribery and false statement offenses related to a highly publicized corruption conspiracy. If convicted as charged, the client faced a substantial term of incarceration as well as mandatory deportation. The attorneys at Friedman Nemecek Long & Grant, L.L.C.
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