Columbus Violent Crime Defense Attorney Results

VIOLENT OFFENSES

Potential Burglary Charges Are Resolved with a $100 Fine. (2012)

This client learned that he had a warrant for his arrest over the Thanksgiving holiday. He was an Ohio State student who had smashed a window with his hand and kicked in the door of an apartment in the middle of the night while heavily intoxicated. Within days of being hired, Mr. Davis had the warrant set aside, and the case resolved with a disorderly conduct plea. Mr. Davis’s quick action possible saved the client from being indicted for a felony. In the end, the client was sentenced to pay a $100.00 fine. Despite the arrest warrant and possible burglary charges, this client was not arrested and never set foot inside the jail.

Federal Weapons Charges Dismissed (2011)

A long-time client was arrested on federal weapons charges after Columbus SWAT and federal agents, including the FBI and ATF, kicked down the door of his fiance's house. No drugs were found, but guns, high capacity magazines, and body armor were found in the home. The federal prosecutor wanted the client to be held without bond due to his prior federal drug-trafficking record and violent history. Mr. Davis won two detention hearings in front of both a federal magistrate and a federal judge to insure his clients release. During these detention hearings, Mr. Davis pointed out flaws in the governments case. After grand jury testimony was taken, no charges were returned against the client and the case was dismissed.

Bloody Domestic Violence Case Dismissed (2010)

This client was charged with domestic violence, involving a particularly challenging fact pattern. The client had left the home by the time the police arrived, but the victim was locked outside in her underwear. She was bleeding profusely and blood was smeared all over the door and front window. Despite the horrifying police photographs, Mr. Davis arranged for the client's release on a minimal bond. After months of additional investigation and negotiation, the charges against the client were dismissed, as the prosecutor conceded that he did not have enough evidence to move forward to trial.

Death Penalty Murder Case Successfully Resolved (2008)

This client was accused of aggravated murder and faced the death penalty in a case that was front page news throughout central Ohio. His family retained Bruce Davis as lead counsel to save the client's life. Mr. Davis quickly assembled a distinguished team of experts to assist in the client's defense. After ten months of hearings and negotiations, Mr. Davis secured a plea bargain which not only saved his client's life, but also gave the client the possibility of parole after thirty years.

Assault Charges against OSU Student Dismissed (2007)

This client was arrested for allegedly assaulting an acquaintance. He retained Mr. Davis to avoid the consequences a conviction for a violent offense might have on his job search after graduation. After a couple of court dates, all charges were dismissed and an expungement was filed to seal any record of the arrest.

Kidnapping and Assault on a Police Officer with a Gun Yields a Short Sentence (2006)

This client was charged with kidnapping, a first-degree felony, with a gun specification, which could carry up to thirteen years in prison. He was also charged with assault on a police officer, possession of cocaine, carrying a concealed weapon, and having a weapon under disability. Together, these felonies could carry a maximum of prison time of over twelve years, in addition to the time for the kidnapping. After lengthy negotiations, the client pled guilty to two lower-level felonies and was sentenced to two years in prison, with eligibility for judicial release after a year.

Client Charged with Assaulting a Police Officer Sentenced to Time Served (2005)

This client was charged with assaulting a police officer, a fourth-degree felony, for allegedly head-butting officers in the face twice after being handcuffed. When the client initially contacted Mr. Davis, he was being held on a bond his family could not afford. Mr. Davis immediately scheduled a bond hearing, and the client was released on his own recognizance. After getting copies of the 911 tapes and speaking to numerous witnesses, it became clear that the officers had fabricated the incident to justify the beating they gave the client while he was handcuffed on the ground. The prosecutor quickly offered a misdemeanor, and my client was sentenced to no additional prison time, no probation, and no fine.

Amber Alert and Child Abduction Charges Resolved with Probation Only (2005)

In a case featured on local television stations, what began as a three-state Amber Alert and charges for felony abduction of a child ended with the client being sentenced to two years of probation. Although abduction is a third-degree felony, which can result in up to five years in prison, the client pled guilty to criminal mischief, a misdemeanor of the third degree, and served no jail time.

High Profile Shooting Case Resolved with Probation (2005)

This client was charged with felonious assault and child endangering, both with gun specifications. He was accused of trying to shoot his daughter during an argument, narrowly missing her with multiple shots at close range. The client faced up to eighteen years in prison on the combined charges. After six months of investigation and trial preparation, the case was resolved by a plea to child endangering, without a gun specification. The client was sentenced to a drug and alcohol-treatment program and three years of probation.