Case Results

The officer initiated a traffic stop after observing our client driving without his headlights illuminated. Upon smelling alcohol on our client’s breath, the officer asked our client to exit the vehicle and perform field sobriety tests. After mixed r...

Our client and girlfriend got into an argument where it was alleged that the client slapped the girlfriend several times in the face, leaving marks and bruising.  After taking pictures of the girlfriend’s face, our client was charged with assault an...

Our client and his longtime live-in girlfriend got into a shouting match after a late night of partying.  The girlfriend ended up calling the police to make our client leave the residence.  Officers got to the residence and woke our client up, who was a...

Our client and his friend were found passed out inside a vehicle located in a corporate parking lot at 4:30 a.m.  When police arrived on the scene, they awoke our client.  Police stated that he was unsteady on his feet, had bloodshot/watery eyes, slurred s...

Our client was charged with a felony Driving Under the Influence (4th or greater offense) and Driving on a DUI Suspended License.  The offenses carried a maximum of five (5) years imprisonment and five (5) year license suspension.The officer found ...

Our client was charged with KRS 514.110 - Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm) which is a Class D felony carrying a penalty of 1-5 years of imprisonment.KRS 514.110 states: “A person is guilty of receiving stolen property when he receives, retains, o...

After being unhappy with his previous attorney, our client retained the Baldani Law Group . He was facing felony DUI charges . In Kentucky, Driving While Under Influence 4th or Greater Offense within ten (10) years is considered a Class D Felony with...

Our client was a young man with no criminal record, who held a good job. Unfortunately, his roommate was involved in narcotic activity that our client was unaware of. On the day of his arrest, the police received information that a wanted individual was...

Our client was a young African-American male who was charged with carrying a concealed deadly weapon and possession of marijuana. At around 2:00 a.m., in what the officers described as a “high crime area,” a police officer on routine patrol saw a car...

Our client was an employee of a local county government. Over the course of a year, she embezzled nearly fifteen-thousand dollars in funds. The theft was discovered during a routine audit of the government's budget. Forensic accountants analyzed the scheme...

Our client was issued a civil summons and notified that an Emergency Protective Order (“EPO”) pursuant to KRS 403.730 had been granted against him by his child’s mother.  He called and retained attorney Abe Mashni .  After gathering information, intervi...

Our client was indicted, along with multiple co-defendants on one count of Trafficking Controlled Substance 1st Offense (Heroin) with a firearm pursuant to KRS 218A.1412, KRS 219A.992 and one count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia pursuant to KRS...

Our client was charged with felony assault from an altercation several years prior.  The client had since moved out of state and lived a crime free lifestyle.  Pursuant to his military career, a federal background check was performed which revealed t...

Our client had 3 outstanding felony theft warrants from the 1980s.  She had since moved away from Kentucky, had a successful career, and lived crime free.  Pursuant to her employment, a federal background check was performed and it was discovered that s...

Our client was a college senior facing one year in prison for the Class A Misdemeanor of Criminal Mischief. He had made the unfortunate decision to kick in a door to rescue a friend that had requested help. Brandi Lewis negotiated with the prosecutors...

Our client was charged with engaging in a conspiracy to distribute heroin and an analogue of fentanyl, carfentanyl, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), all in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846, in Kentucky.  This charge, without a prior felony drug con...

Our client was charged with Violating an EPO in Kentucky pursuant to KRS 403.763.  In Kentucky, violating an EPO is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable of up to twelve (12) months in jail.  Our attorney, Abe Mashni , in consultation with the client, w...

Our client was charged with a violation of a EPO/DVO , KRS 403.763.  This offense is a Class A misdemeanor which carries a maximum penalty of twelve (12) months in county jail.  The case focused on the specific language of the Domestic Violence Order.  Th...

Our client was involved in a dispute with his wife and she was left with a very inconsequential red mark. Wife filed a police report to document the incident but never wished to file a criminal charge against our client. The police arrested our client....

Our client was charged with Theft of a Firearm, KRS 514.030 and Assault 4th Degree , Domestic Violence.  Theft of a Firearm is a Class D felony carrying a penalty of one (1) to five (5) years in prison.  Assault 4th Degree, Domestic Violence, is a...

Our client was charged with Second Offense Driving Under the Influence (DUI), KRS 189A.010 .  An officer found him asleep at the wheel, while the vehicle was still running, at a stop light.  After several light cycles, the officer knocked on his d...

Our client was charged with KRS 513.030 which states:Except as otherwise provided in KRS 217.181, a person is guilty of theft by unlawful taking or disposition when he unlawfully:(a) Takes or exercises control over movable property of another...

FELONY IMPERSONATING A POLICE OFFICER - DIVERTEDOur client was charged with Impersonating a Peace Officer.  Having never been in any trouble before the client was obviously scared, worried about losing his job, and needed help.  The criminal d...

Our client was charged with a DUI 1st offense, KRS 189A.010.  The client maintained from the beginning he was not under the influence and had not been drinking despite the officer's allegations.  The client performed the field sobriety tests that w...

Our client was charged with Robbery in the 1st Degree .  This charge carries a potential sentence of 10-20 years of imprisonment.  Furthermore, Robbery in the 1st Degree is a "violent" crime, not eligible for probation and the defendant must serve 8...

Our client was charged with Speeding 17 MPH over the limit.  The client was worried about points on his driving record, rising costs of insurance premiums, fines, and court costs.  He retained Abe Mashni of Baldani, Rowland & Richardson to fig...

Our client received a letter from the Lexington Police Department Hit and Run unit.  The letter stated that the client needed to contact them immediately or an arrest warrant could be filed against the client.  Someone alleged that the client's v...

Our client was charged with Felony Receiving Stolen Property Over $10,000.  Under KRS 514.110 , a person is guilty of receiving stolen property when he receives, retains, or disposes of movable property of another knowing that it has been stolen, ...

Our client was charged with violating a local noise ordinance stemming from a college party in Lexington, KY.  Prior to his first court appearance, he retained Abe Mashni who immediately got to work. Abe was able to gather mitigation evidence to ...

R.G. was charged with Murder and Robbery 1st Degree.  The stakes were extremely high as R.G. was facing the ultimate punishment - DEATH OR LIFE IN PRISON .  After filing briefs, motions, and holding a long hearing, Tucker Richardson and Russ Baldani s...

F.H. was charged with Theft of a Firearm, Class D Felony, in Lexington, KY.  F.H. was facing the possibility of five (5) years in prison and being labeled as a convicted felon for the rest of her life.  After seven months of attempted negotiations f...

B.R. was charged and indicted with Trafficking Controlled Substance (Cocaine) and being a Persistent Felony Offender 1st Degree.  His initial offer from the Commonwealth was twelve (12) years, with B.R. serving "10-flat" due to being a persistent ...

R.N. was charged with Assault 4th (Domestic Violence).  R.N. was facing twelve (12) months of jail time, loss of his right to possess a firearm, and stigma of a domestic violence criminal conviction.  After a series of negotiations with the prosecution, A...

J.B. was charged with operating a motor vehicle without insurance.  Facing hefty fines, license suspension, and devastating impact on his employment career, J.B. retained the legal team of Baldani Law Group to help.  After long conversations with t...

J.E. was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (DUI).  After careful inspection of the evidence in the case, Abe Mashni was able to convince the prosecutor a critical flaw in the government's case - they couldn't ...

T.S. was charged with DUI.  Our attorney, Abe Mashni, was able to successfully persuade prosecution that unforeseen medical conditions were the reason T.S. was thought to be driving impaired by law enforcement.  After presenting medical documentation a...

J.E. was charged with a misdemeanor theft charges.  After negotiations were unsuccessful, our attorney, Abe Mashni asked for a trial date.  Two weeks before trial, the prosecution finally saw the flaws of their case and dismissed all charges against J...

Our client was facing fifty years in prison for multiple counts of Burglary First Degree, Theft, and Assault. The client firmly maintained his innocence throughout the process. Our firm completed a thorough investigation of the facts of the case and was...

Our client was facing a first offense DUI and the loss of his license. He was working as a delivery driver to put himself through college and if his license was suspended, he was going to lose his job. Our firm got involved early and we were able to review...

Our client was facing five years in prison for the felony of Trafficking Marijuana, as well as Fleeing and Evading Police and Resisting Arrest. After the case was presented to the grand jury, the grand jurors made the decision to amend the case to misdemeanor...

Our client was facing a mandatory four days in jail for a first offense DUI with a tough judge. He had submitted to a breath test at the jail that was well in excess of the .15 limit for aggravated DUI. Our attorneys were able to find defects in the police...

Our client was facing up to three years in prison for Possession of Opioids (KRS 218A.1415). A recovering addict, he had completed a treatment program but had relapsed. Our firm able to get involved in the case early and get him back into treatment. As...

Our client was facing a potential six month license suspension for Speeding 26mph over the limit (KRS 189.394 ). We were able to show that the margin of error on the radar device would have placed his potential speed under the license suspension cutoff...

Our client was facing up to six months in jail and a two year license suspension for Driving DUI for the second time in ten years with an aggravating circumstance. Through clever negotiation we were able to keep our client, the general manager for a national...

Our client was facing up to five years in prison for the Class D Felony of Theft by Unlawful Taking as well as possible disciplinary action at her prestigious New England University. Due to a bad decision and mental illness, she made the unfortunate decision...

Our client was being investigated for having stolen in excess of $12,000 from his employer, a potential violation of KRS 514.030 and a Class C felony punishable by 5-10 years in prison. We were retained prior to charges being placed, while the investigation...

Our client was completing her Masters in Social Work and looking to remove an old felony possession of a controlled substance, first degree (KRS 218A.1415) conviction from her record to improve her chances at getting licensed and getting a job. Our firm...

Client was arrested for aggravated DUI. Upon search of the vehicle, officers found over twenty oxycodone pills, a Schedule II Narcotic. This amount is commonly charged as a Class C Felony, Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, First Degree. Because of...

Kentucky law requires a mandatory license suspension hearing for any driver going 26 mph or greater over the speed limit. This Clark Law client had his ticket amended to under 26 mph and avoided a potential license suspension.Case Resolved:  February ...

Our client was facing up to 90 days in jail for the misdemeanor offense of Menacing (KRS 508.050). A college student with a bright future, she was initially denied entry into a diversion program. Our firm was retained and investigated the circumstances...

A client was charged with Reckless Driving (KRS 189.290) and Speeding in Excess of 26 Miles Per Hour Over the Limit. Rather than retaining our firm the client pled guilty to the offense without a lawyer. This triggered an automatic license suspension...

Our client was charged with Terroristic Threatening for threatening to use a firearm inside a local bank. He had hired other counsel who had set the case for trial due to the prosecution seeking jail time. We were retained to try the case as original...

A client was charged with the misdemeanor charge of indecent exposure for alleged lewd acts committed in a Walmart. The government originally offered the defendant thirty days to serve in jail, but upon investigation, it was shown that the complaining...

Our client was charged with DUI Second Offense, Aggravated (KRS 189A.010). As a result of our motion practice, his license was not pretrial suspended, and his first offense DUI was thrown out. The government then offered the client a non-aggravated, first...

Our client was charged with Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun (KRS 527.040) as well as Possession of Marijuana (KRS 218.1422). A review of our clients record indicated that the predicate felony that allowed the government to place the charge...

Our client was facing up to ten years in prison for the Class C Felony of Burglary Second Degree (KRS 511.030) as well as possible deportation due to his green card status. A talented engineer, he had successfully immigrated to America and saved money...

Our client was looking at an aggravated DUI and a possession of marijuana charge in a tough rural district. The aggravated DUI meant mandatory jail time and a six-month required interlock device. Baldani Law Group Attorneys were able to identify that...

A Kentucky licensed RN was charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident, a Class A Misdemeanor that she would have to report to her licensing board. Further, if convicted, her driver’s license would be automatically suspended for six months. Attorney B...

A husband and wife were charged with multiple counts of Unlawful Transaction with a Minor (first and second degree) as well as Cultivation of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. All felony charges were amended to misdemeanors. Both clients...