Client’s Charges of Domestic Violence Dismissed

Domestic violence charges are taken seriously here in the state of Ohio, and yet in some cases accidents occur or wrong accusations are made. At Gounaris Abboud, LPA, we have dedicated our practice to criminal defense, including those who are facing charges for domestic violence. In many cases, males are the ones who are accused of these actions, and yet what many individuals don’t realize is the fact that both men and woman are equally accused of these actions, and our firm is dedicated to offering our services to both male and female clients who have found themselves in a legal bind with the law. Recently, our firm has had the privilege of helping yet another client with their criminal charges. In the Fairborn Municipal Court, our client was a woman accused of domestic violence towards her estranged husband. What made this case unique was the fact that she was currently involved in a divorce battle with her husband and dealing with various custody issues at the time of the charges. In the event her husband was able to win and prove that his wife was guilty of domestic violence, the divorce and custody battle outcome would look very different and in his favor. For this very reason, fighting the charges placed against her was crucial, so that she would not only be entitled to different aspects of the divorce, but also keep the right to be with her children. After six months of litigation on her behalf, our firm was able to aggressively fight for her and the court was finally led to dismiss the charges placed against her. Domestic violence charges are a serious accusation, and in the event of being convicted the penalties with the law could be very serious. If you or someone you know is in a similar situation, contact our firm today for the Dayton criminal defense attorney that you deserve!

When a driver is charged with a DUI, the punishments can be serious. Recently, a client came to our firm after he was charged with a DUI and Refusal. This means that the prosecution had reason to believe that he was guilty of a DUI, and could charge him for refusing to take blood and breath tests that are required by the law. The suspect had not been arrested for a DUI within 6 years, but in his lifetime he had been charged with two previous offenses. This may have affected his sentence and caused the judge to add a harsher penalty. When this client came to our firm, we set about right away to obtain a Motion to Suppress. To our delight, the court chose to dismiss our client’s OVI charge which means that this would not end up on the client’s driving record. This would keep his insurance rates low and help him to avoid getting his license revoked or being cited for criminal conduct in the event of a background check. In addition to this, our client’s refusal to take a blood or breath test charged was minimized and reduced to a reckless operation charge. Reckless operation is considered a fourth degree misdemeanor and only comes with a fine and court costs. Our client was able to avoid jail time and license revocation among other crimes. As a result, he was able to walk free after trial with only a monetary expense as punishment. If you have been arrested for an OVI charge and are worried about your future, you need to hire a firm that has proven success based on their case results. You need to hire Gounaris Abboud, LPA today! Contact them at 937-222-1515 for more information!

Recently, a client came to our firm having been charged with two counts of felony burglary. Each offense carried a 3 rd degree felony, meaning that the client could have spent 1-5 years in prison per charge. Yet there was not enough evidence to put together a viable case. Our client was on the brink of being charged with crimes that may have never even been committed. In order to help our client, we were able to negotiate with the prosecution before the trial began. We explained that the evidence did not prove that our client was guilty of the charges, and the burglaries may have been committed by another person or our client may have been framed. After a powerful argument, the State of Ohio dismissed all charges against our client, leaving the defendant with no sentences to serve. This success story shows that with the right attorney, even serious felonies can disappear. The lawyers at Gounaris Abboud, LPA are dedicated to helping those in need with whatever charges they are facing. Whether you have been framed in a burglary or were caught while driving under the influence, we are here to help. The lawyers at this firm are fully qualified to take on your case. Attorneys at the firm have been granted a 10.0 superb Avvo rating, which is an accomplishment that is only granted to the best attorneys in the United States. As well, Mr. Nicholas Gounaris is listed as a Super Lawyer®. This is a high honor that is only given to honored and accomplished lawyers. With a lawyer who cares about you on your side, you have a better chance of receiving the representation that you need to leave court without a jail or prison sentence. While we can’t guarantee an outcome for your trial, we will do all we can to give you the “not guilty” verdict you long to hear, or get your case dismissed like our client above.