Case Results

A local religious congregation was convicted of various housing code violations, which ultimately resulted in the imposition of significant financial sanctions. They retained Friedman Nemecek & Long, L.L.C., for representation in post-conviction proceedings. After acquiring a stay of the sentence from the trial court, the FNL team proceeded to challenge the sentence through the direct appeal process. Working collaboratively with civil counsel, the defense was able to obtain a favorable result that relieved the client of their obligation to pay the fines and enabled the organization to continue operating.

The client contacted the law firm of Friedman Nemecek & Long, L.L.C., after a search warrant was executed at his home in connection with a child pornography investigation. FNL attorneys immediately contacted law enforcement as well as the prosecutor’s office and requested an opportunity to review the evidence before any charges were filed. The client was also referred the client for psychological testing and mental health counseling. After several months of discussions and evidence review, the State agreed to close its investigation without pursuing any criminal charges against the client.

The client retained Friedman Nemecek & Long, L.L.C., after being charged with public intoxication stemming from an alleged accidental drug overdose. FNL attorneys conducted an independent investigation of the evidence and obtained helpful and mitigating information that was subsequently presented to the prosecutor. After reviewing the information provided by the defense, the City agreed to dismiss the charges with prejudice.

The client was indicted on multiple counts of production of child pornography related to allegations that he had been communicating with – and receiving sexually explicit images and videos from – various minors. If convicted, the client faced the prospect of spending the rest of his life in prison. The client retained Friedman Nemecek & Long, L.L.C. to represent him in the criminal proceedings. FNL attorneys negotiated a favorable plea to a single charge. At sentencing, defense counsel presented mitigating evidence and arguments that ultimately led to the Court imposing a sentence that was nearly ten (10) years below the recommended Guideline’s range.

The client was involved in a motor vehicle accident wherein he struck an Amish buggy, resulting in the death of the other driver. The client was transported to a local hospital for a blood draw, which indicated that he had cocaine in his system at the time of the accident. As a result, he was indicted with aggravated vehicular homicide, which, if convicted, would have required a mandatory prison term of up to eight (8) years. The client retained Friedman Nemecek & Long to represent him in the criminal case. The defense engaged an accident reconstructionist and toxicology expert to assist the defense. FNL attorneys filed a Motion asking the Court to suppress and exclude the blood draw results, which was the only evidence that the client was impaired at the time of the crash. Prior to the hearing, the State agreed to amend the charge to a lesser offense that did not require a term of imprisonment and could eventually be sealed. The client accepted the offer and was sentenced to a five (5) year term of probation.

Client was arrested and charged with domestic violence against his ex-wife. Friedman, Nemecek, & Long immediately retained a private investigator to obtain information that would be helpful to the defense. With the help of the private investigator, the defense uncovered evidence that seriously undermined the legitimacy of the allegations, including video surveillance and photographs as well as recorded statements from the client’s ex-wife wherein she acknowledged that someone else was responsible for the assault. This information was provided to the State and all charges were eventually dismissed.

A former teacher’s aide was indicted on multiple counts of sexual assault following allegations that he had molested a student in the school bathroom. The client was convicted after a jury trial and sentenced to a term of life in prison. The client retained Attorney Nemecek to represent him in the appeal. Attorney Nemecek successfully argued that the trial court improperly admitted testimony and evidence from an expert witness that was previously retained by the defense. As a result, the court vacated the client’s convictions and remanded the matter for a new trial.

The client was indicted on multiple counts of Coercion or Enticement, which stemmed from allegations that he had been communicating with – and receiving sexually explicit materials from – minors. Given the particular issues and complexities of the case, the client decided to retain Friedman Nemecek & Long to assist with preparing and presenting a defense to the charges. After reviewing the pertinent discovery materials, the defense identified several issues with the Government’s investigation and the evidence that had been collected. Attorney Nemecek filed numerous pretrial Motions, including Motions to Suppress evidence seized pursuant to a search warrant as well as Motions to Dismiss for violating the client’s right to a speedy trial. As a result of these efforts, counsel was able to secure a very favorable plea offer to an amended charge that does not require sex offender registration. Likewise, the terms of the plea dictate that the client will be sentenced to time already served and placed on a minimal term of supervision.

The client was indicted on numerous federal charges related to the production and sale of fake identification over the dark web beginning in or around 2010. At the time of his arrest, law enforcement officers seized over 500 Bitcoin from the client, which the Government alleged to be the proceeds of the illegal activities. Due to the nature of the charges and the estimated value of the Bitcoin that was seized, the client was ordered to remain in federal custody during the pendency of the case.

The client eventually retained the law firm of Friedman Nemecek & Long to represent him in the case. After filing a Motion requesting that the client be released from jail the Judge ordered that the client be released from jail and placed on pretrial supervision.

Although the client admitted committing the offenses, there was a genuine dispute as to the proper valuation of the Bitcoin that he received, which would have a significant impact on the potential penalties that the client faced. The Government argued that the market value of Bitcoin at the time of sentencing was the proper means of calculating the total “loss amount.” Under the Government’s proposed theory, the client would have been responsible – and sentenced – for over $5,000,000.00. Conversely, firm lawyers maintained that the court should calculate the loss amount based on the value of Bitcoin at the time the relevant transactions occurred. Relying on block-chain records and publicly available databases, the defense was able to calculate the exact, real-time value of each Bitcoin transaction. The Government agreed to adopt this approach to calculating the loss amount, which ultimately yielded a significantly reduced sentence that was well below the recommended Guidelines’ range.

A local physician was indicted on multiple counts of rape based upon an alleged sexual assault involving a colleague. The client was convicted after a jury trial and sentenced to serve a significant term of imprisonment. In addition to the term of incarceration, the Ohio Board of Medicine revoked the client’s license. The client retained Friedman Nemecek & Long to represent him in the appeal. Attorney Nemecek successfully argued that certain evidentiary rulings made by the trial court deprived the client of his right to a fair trial. As a result, the court vacated the client’s convictions and remanded the matter for a new trial.

The client was indicted with numerous child pornography offenses related to images found on electronic devices seized pursuant to a search warrant. After reviewing the pertinent discovery materials, Attorney Nemecek filed a Motion to Suppress all evidence seized in connection with the search warrant, arguing, inter alia, that the search warrant Affidavit failed to establish probable cause. The State conceded that the search warrant Affidavit was deficient and agreed to dismiss all child pornography offenses.

Friedman Nemecek & Long was retained by a professional athlete after being accused of Rape by a woman while at the athlete’s home after meeting him at a nightclub that same evening. Called while police were still at the home, counsel began an immediate counter-investigation that undermined the claim against the client. Pre-charge presentation to the investigating agency of all evidence discovered resulted in No Charges being filed against the client.

A coalition of various federal agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Internal Revenue Service, without advance notice, raided a major international manufacturing company after a disgruntled employee made claims of fraudulent activity within the manufacturing process. Truckloads of material and digital evidence were collected and seized by the investigating agencies. The investigation was led by the United States Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Ohio (USAO NDOH). The law firm was engaged to structure the most effective defense team from across the United States and oversee all legal representation until the conclusion of the matter. Friedman Nemecek & Long represented the Chief Executive Officer on-site daily. After a massive investigation was conducted by the defense team, the defense position was presented to the white-collar division at the USAO NDOH and the agents-in-charge. Comprehensive expert testimony and evidence uncovered by the defense was provided. Thereafter, notice was provided by the federal government that the investigation was concluded and that there would be No Charges.

Law enforcement officer was charged with Rape and kidnapping in the Summit County Court of Common Pleas. The State of Ohio alleged that while working a secondary security detail, the Defendant sexually assaulted and kidnapped the accuser in an unmarked police vehicle. At the jury trial, the State relied upon testimony from the accuser and cellular positional data when presenting their case. Cross-examination of the accuser and investigating agents revealed faulty interpretation of evidentiary data and lack of truthfulness in the entire claim. The jury rendered a verdict of Not Guilty to all charges. The State of Ohio, in its pursuit of the Defendant, then indicted him on 10 felony counts of improperly using the OLEG system by conducting self-searches. After years in court while combatting all indicted counts, the State of Ohio conceded that the case could no longer proceed in good faith due to the clear statutory interpretation. Upon Motion by the State of Ohio, the remainder of the prosecution was dismissed.

A licensed physician retained Friedman Nemecek & Long, L.L.C. for appellate purposes after being convicted at trial of multiple counts of Rape. Attorney Eric Nemecek appealed the convictions, arguing, inter alia, that the convictions were not supported by credible evidence and that the trial court erroneously admitted testimony from the lead detective in the case. The 8th District Court of Appeals agreed, reversing the client’s convictions and remanding the case to the trial court for a new trial. The client will be released from prison pending a new trial and is in the process of getting his license reinstated through the Ohio State Medical Board. 

After being retained as appellate counsel, Attorneys Ian Friedman and Eric Nemecek secured a new trial today in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas for a young business manager who had previously been convicted at a bench trial of vehicular assault. The client had previously been sentenced to five years in prison.

Out-of-State clients were stopped by Ohio State Highway Patrol Drug Interdiction K-9 Team while traveling through Ohio. Driver and passenger were indicted in Lorain County Court of Common Pleas with Drug Possession and Trafficking for 250 pounds of marijuana located in the bed of their pick-up truck. Faced with a potential prison sentence of sixteen (16) years, Ian Friedman and Eric Nemecek crafted a Motion to Suppress. Attorney Friedman cross-examined several Troopers resulting in the trial court granting the defense Motion to exclude all seized contraband from trial. The State of Ohio successfully appealed the ruling having the matter returned to the trial court for further review. Again, the trial court granted the defense Motion to exclude all evidence. The clients returned to their homes in Las Vegas.

Client faced several years in prison after being indicted with Burglary, Criminal Damaging, and Aggravated Menacing. Attorney Madelyn Grant rendered the legal representation which resulted in a complete dismissal of all charges. What appeared to be a routine claim and government prosecution, resulted in a case where forensic analysis led to an entirely different scenario. Specifically, forensic imaging analysis of digital video provided by the State, were examined with a particular focus on the accompanying metadata. After a meticulous re-creation of the evidence, defense counsel moved the government to reassess the case. After doing so, the client was fully exonerated.

College Student indicted after traveling to engage in sexual relationship with woman believed to be of majority age in State of Ohio. Police revealed that age of female was under recognized age of consent and indicted young man. Despite extensive attempts to resolve the matter before indictment, including the successful administration of a polygraph examination and the sharing of persuasive online evidence contradicting the accuser’s claims, the State proceeded with a felony prosecution. Defense counsel Ian Friedman and Madelyn Grant mounted an elaborate online investigation that exposed fatal flaws in the government’s case. Moreover, it was learned that the grand jury process was flawed which required a dismissal of the case. Facing the prospect of a prison sentence and placement on the public Sex Offender Database, the client returned home free from any further criminal repercussion.

Prosecution declined in international cryptocurrency scheme investigation; Ian Friedman, Esq., Eric Long, Esq., and Madelyn Grant, Esq., represented targeted marketing executive during dual federal jurisdictional investigation for purported conduct including Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, Wire Fraud, and Conspiracy to Commit Commodity Price Manipulation. Counsel further successfully represented the client before the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission during an action to recoup monies for the sale of cryptocurrency that the government contended constituted the improper sale of securities.