Not Guilty Verdicts

Aggravated Assault
Client charged with Aggravated Assault after an alleged altercation where he fractured orbital bone in another man's face. Attorney Dustin Blake argued the defense of self-defense to the jury. After a brief deliberation, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.

Sexual Imposition
Client was charged with Sexual Imposition. Attorney Dustin Blake successfully challenged the identification of his client and the jury returned a verdict of not guilty after deliberating for approximately 30 minutes.

Domestic Violence & Assault
Client was charged with Domestic Violence and Assault charges against his estranged wife and her sister. Despite the wife and sister testifing against the client, the jury returned verdicts of not guilty after deliberating for less than an hour.

Domestic Violence & Assault
Client was charged with Domestic Violence and Assault charges against his wife. Despite his wife testifying against him, the jury returned verdicts of not guilty after deliberating for less than an hour.

Criminal Charges Dismissed

Felony Gun Charges
Client charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Improper Handling of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle, both felonies of the 4th degree. After Attorney Dustin Blake challenged the State's evidence by filing a Motion to Suppress for an unlawful search and seizure the case was dismissed by the prosecutor fearing that there would be issues in proving the criminal charges.

Felonious Assault
Client was in nursing school. A felony conviction would have destroyed her nursing career. On the day of trial, Attorney Dustin Blake was able to get the prosecutor to dismiss the case because of issues with the victim and insufficient evidence.

Forgery & Theft
Client was working as a nurse’s aide accused of overbilling the state of Ohio for services she did not perform. Attorney Dustin Blake was able to get the prosecutor to dismiss the case because of insufficient evidence.

Felony Domestic Violence
Client had prior domestic violence convictions and was charged with felony domestic violence. Case was continued several times by the prosecutor and Attorney Dustin Blake was able to get the prosecutor to dismiss the case prior to trial as state was unable to present evidence after the victim failed to appear on the day of trial.

Felony Aggravated Robbery & Kidnapping
Client was charged with multiple counts of felony robbery and one count of felony kidnapping along with gun specifications carrying mandatory prison time. The alleged victim's story was not reliable and Attorney Dustin Blake was able to get the prosecutor to dismiss the case prior to trial.

Drug Trafficking & RICO Charges
Client was charged with 3 counts of Trafficking in Drugs and Engaging in a Patter of Corrupt Activity (R.I.C.O.) and was facing mandatory prison time. Attorney Dustin Blake was able to get the prosecutor to reduce the charges to avoid mandatory prison time and persuade the court to impose probation.

Federal Felony Gun Charges
Client charged in federal court with gun charges for selling stolen firearms and was facing up to 5 years in federal prison. After a plea, Attorney Dustin Blake was able to get the court to impose probation.

DUI / OVI Results

Charges Dismissed
Charges dismissed after hearing on Motion to Suppress filed by Attorney Dustin Blake challenging the legality of the stop and arrest of client. Court determined after cross-examination by Attorney Dustin Blake that the officer failed to conduct the HGN field sobriety test correctly and did not have probable cause to arrest Defendant for DUI / OVI. Client plead guilty to minor misdemeanor marked lanes violation and paid a fine/costs.

Charges Dismissed
Charges dismissed by the prosecutor after attorney Dustin Blake challenged the legality of the stop, arrest, and urine test administered to client.

Charges Dismissed
Client was underage and charged with DUI / OVI. DUI / OVI charges dismissed after hearing on Motion to Suppress filed by Attorney Dustin Blake challenging the legality of the stop and arrest of client. Client plead guilty to underage drinking.

Criminal Investigation
Client allegedly ran into the back of another vehicle and drove away from the scene prior to the police arriving. The police were investigating client for DUI / OVI, hit/skip, and assured clear distance after a woman said the client smelled like alcohol. Attorney Dustin Blake was able to resolve this matter with the police without any charges being filed against client.

Charges Avoided
Client was charged with DUI / OVI after being pulled over speeding. Client backed into the police cruiser after being pulled over. Client submitted to a breath test over the legal limit. Attorney Dustin Blake was able to get the prosecutor to amend the charge to avoid a DUI / OVI conviction.

Charges Reduced
Client was charged with DUI / OVI after an accident where he left the scene. Client did not submit to a breath test. Attorney Dustin Blake was able to get the prosecutor to reduce the charge to Reckless Operation.

Charges Reduced
Client was charged with DUI / OVI after being pulled over for speeding. Client submitted to a breath test that was almost double the legal limit. Attorney Dustin Blake was able to get the prosecutor to reduce the charge to Reckless Operation.

Charges Reduced with Prior Conviction
Client was charged with DUI / OVI after being pulled over for speeding. Client was on probation for DUI / OVI, where client was represented by another attorney. Defendant submitted to a breath test that was over the legal limit. After filing a Motion to Suppress challenging the legality of the stop and arrest of client Attorney Dustin Blake was able to get the prosecutor to amend the charge to avoid a DUI / OVI conviction.

Charges Reduced; No Suspension
Client was charged with DUI / OVI after being pulled over speeding and refusing to take a breath-test. After challenging the Administrative License Suspension, Attorney Dustin Blake was able to get the prosecutor and court to agree to reduce the charge DUI / OVI charge with no license suspension.