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Traffic Case Dismissed for CDL Driver in Ironton

Luftman, Heck & Associates represented a truck driver in Ironton Municipal Court when a traffic violation put his driving record and CDL in jeopardy. Luftman, Heck & Associates reviewed the facts of the case and negotiated to have the case dismissed at trial. This kept the truck driver’s record clear of points and potentially saved 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.

Fairfield County Felony Hit Skip Dismissed

Recently, an individual in Fairfield County was charged with a felony hit and run, which could land them behind bars for several years, under a mountain of fees, and more. Wanting to avoid these harsh penalties, they reached out to the Columbus criminal attorneys at Luftman, Heck & Associates for help. Upon getting involved in the case quickly, Luftman, Heck & Associates was able to get the case dismissed, allowing the client to be free from any statutory and collateral consequences.

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.

Juvenile Avoids Year-Long License Suspension in Fairfield County

Recently, a juvenile in Fairfield County found himself facing a lengthy driver’s license suspension after receiving his third ticket for speeding. Per the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, any individual who commits three moving violations before turning 18 must submit to a mandatory one-year driver’s license suspension. Wanting to avoid the suspension, the young man reached out to the Columbus criminal defense lawyers at Luftman, Heck & Associates.

Attorney Joseph Kunkel spoke with the prosecutor and explained the circumstances of his client’s situation. After some negotiation, the charge was amended to a non-moving violation. As a result, the juvenile only had to complete a brief license suspension, while no points were added to his license. This was a good outcome, as the young man’s car insurance did not increase.

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.

OVI & Speeding Convictions Avoided

Recently, an Ohio man found himself facing a charge for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVI) and speeding. Knowing the serious consequences that would stem from a conviction for either of these offenses, he knew he needed the skilled legal help of a Columbus criminal defense lawyer.

He reached out to Luftman, Heck & Associates and retained counsel. LHA negotiated a dismissal of the client’s case under the conditions that the client completed 16 hours of community service and paid court costs.

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.

OSU Grad Avoids Jail Time After Hit-Skip

When you’re in a car accident, the moments after a collision can be terrifying. Are you hurt? What about the people in the other car? Sometimes the questions become too much and you panic, fleeing the scene. Such was the case for an Ohio State graduate who got into a fender bender with another vehicle. With only two minor prior traffic offenses on his record, he was worried what issues an accident might cause him, so he fled. He was eventually found and charged with a first-degree misdemeanor of hit and run, which carries a mandatory three days in jail. Knowing the implications this charge could have on his life, he enlisted the help of the Columbus traffic attorneys of Luftman, Heck & Associates.

While the witnesses of the accident cooperated with prosecutors, attorney Joseph J. Kunkel negotiated the charge from a hit and run to Columbus’ local version of the offense. This amended charge does not require mandatory jail time, so the client was ultimately spared from time in custody.

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.

Dismissal of Traffic Case For Out-Of-State CDL Driver

The Columbus criminal defense attorneys at Luftman, Heck & Associates often represent professional commercial drivers with significant traffic violations. Recently, a 45-year-old commercial driver, residing in Michigan, was passing through Columbus when he inadvertently drove through the city illegally with the hazardous material load of which he was carrying. The professional driver was looking at a hazardous material environmental charge and a 2-point traffic offense for violation of a traffic control device . Unfortunately, charges of this magnitude carry enough weight to potentially end a career for professional drivers. The man, worrying about the future of his career, contacted the Columbus criminal defense team.

Columbus criminal defense attorneys represented the man and achieved a dismissal of the traffic case against him. He will have no points or moving violations on his record as a result. Our client pled guilty to the environmental charge against him and can continue his driving 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.