After getting in a traffic accident, a business owner found himself charged with an OVI / DUI and multiple traffic offenses. His case was scheduled for arraignment in Franklin County Municipal Court. Not knowing where to turn, this gentleman reached out to attorney Ben Luftman to figure out what his options were and what steps he needed to take. After speaking with attorney Luftman, the Columbus Criminal Defense team was hired to represent him on the case.
Attorney Luftman attended the arraignment and entered a not guilty plea on his client’s behalf and requested discovery from the prosecuting attorney. The police reports were then given to our client to take home and review. The Columbus Criminal Defense team believes it is of the utmost importance that our clients receive all of the police reports and any other information we receive. They are in the best position to review the reports and let us know what they agree with and disagree with. Also, if the case has to go to trial, we would never want our client surprised by anything.
In the businessman’s case, he reviewed the reports and discussed the issues with the attorneys at LHA . After four court dates, we were able to negotiate a resolution where the prosecutor agreed to reduce the OVI / DUI charge to a lesser Reckless Operation Charge. The reckless operation charge is a non-alcohol related traffic offense. The minor traffic charges would all be dismissed. This proposed resolution more than made our client happy and he accepted the offer, pled guilty the lesser charge and finished his case.
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