Aggravated DUI 1st Amended to Reckless Driving
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...
Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm) Dismissed
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...
Felony DUI - Dismissed After Hearing
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...
Felony Trafficking Indictment - Dismissed Due to Illegal Search
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...
Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon & Possession of Marijuana - Dismissed
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...
Trafficking Controlled Substance 1st Offense (Heroin) and Drug Paraphernalia - Dismissed
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...
College Senior Facing Class A Misdemeanor - Case Dismissed
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...
Federal Court Client Sentenced at Lowest Level of Guideline Range
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...
Violation of EPO Dismissed
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...
EPO/DVO Violation - Dismissed
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...
Theft of Firearm and Assault 4th Degree - Dismissed!
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...
2nd Offense DUI Amended To Reckless Driving
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...
Felony Theft by Unlawful Taking Over $500 - Diversion
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 - Diverted
FELONY IMPERSONATING A POLICE OFFICER - DIVERTED
Our 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...
DUI Trial - NOT GUILTY!
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...
Robbery 1st Amended to Misdemeanor Probation
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...
Leaving Scene of the Accident - No Charges Filed
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...
Felony Receiving Stolen Property - Dismissed
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, ...
Violation of Noise Ordinance - DISMISSED
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 ...
Capital Murder and Robbery Case - Amended
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...
Theft of Firearm Jury Trial Acquittal
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...
Drug Trafficking and PFO Case - Dismissed
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 ...
Driving With No Insurance - Diversion
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...
DUI Charge in Fayette County Dismissed
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 ...
Theft Charges Dismissed
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...
DUI First Offense Amended to Reckless Driving
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...
Professional Avoids Jail/Hard License Suspension After DUI Amendment
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...
Recovering Addict Receives Treatment Rather Than Prison, Avoids Felony
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...
Manager of National Business Facing Aggravated DUI Second Avoids Jail Time
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...
College Student Facing Class D Felony Referred to Misdemeanor Diversion
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...
State Police Choose Not To Charge Client in $12,000 Theft (Class C Felony)
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...
Client With Class C Felony Level Of Oxycodone Receives Voidable Misdemeanor
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...
Client Going 86 in a 55 Avoids License Suspension
Kentucky law requires a mandatory license suspension hearing for any driver going 26 mph or greater over the speed limit. This Law client had his ticket amended to under 26 mph and avoided a potential license suspension.
Case Resolved: February 2017
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Client Facing Menacing Charges Receives Diversion and Expungement
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...
Client Charged With Speeding Over 26mph Receives Probation, Not License Suspension
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...
Client Charged With Making Terroristic Threats to a Bank Receives Probation
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...
Client Charged With Indecent Exposure in Walmart Receives No Jail Time
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...
Clever Legal Work Leads to Dismissal of Convicted Felon In Possession of a Handgun Charge
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...
Case Dismissed For Client Facing Class C Felony and Deportation
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...
RN Charged With Leaving the Scene of an Accident Amended to Nonmoving Violation
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 s...
Multiple Class C Felonies (Unlawful Transaction with a Minor) Amended to Misdemeanors
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...