Case Results

Client was stopped at a sobriety checkpoint and registered a .14 BAC on a breathalyzer. Facing a mandatory 30-day jail sentence and felony record. Attorney Rutan challenged the calibration records of the breathalyzer device and the legality of the checkpoint procedures. The court suppressed the breath test result. Jury returned a Not Guilty verdict.

Client was charged with trafficking in cocaine after a traffic stop yielded a large quantity of controlled substances. Attorney Rutan filed a motion to suppress, arguing the stop lacked reasonable articulable suspicion. The court agreed, suppressing all evidence obtained during the stop. All charges were dismissed.

Client was accused of domestic violence by a household member. The alleged victim recanted prior to trial. Attorney Rutan cross-examined the responding officers on inconsistencies in their reports and demonstrated the absence of physical evidence. The jury deliberated less than an hour before returning a Not Guilty verdict.

Client was identified by a single eyewitness as the perpetrator of an armed robbery. Attorney Rutan retained an eyewitness identification expert who testified about the unreliability of cross-racial identification under stress. After the expert testimony, the prosecution moved to dismiss all charges.

Client refused a breathalyzer after being stopped for alleged erratic driving. The arresting officer claimed the client failed all three standardized field sobriety tests. Attorney Rutan obtained the officer's dash cam footage and demonstrated that the tests were administered on an uneven surface in violation of NHTSA standards. Not Guilty on all counts.

Client was charged with felony possession of methamphetamine. Attorney Rutan negotiated a diversion agreement that included treatment and community service. Upon successful completion, the charge was reduced to a misdemeanor and the client avoided a felony conviction on their record.

A licensed physician faced revocation of their medical license following a DUI conviction. Attorney Rutan appeared before the Ohio State Medical Board, presented evidence of rehabilitation, and negotiated a consent agreement that allowed the physician to continue practicing under a monitoring program. License was preserved.

Client was charged with felony assault after an altercation outside a bar. Attorney Rutan presented surveillance footage and witness testimony establishing that the client acted in self-defense after being physically attacked first. The jury returned a Not Guilty verdict on all counts.

Client was accused of stealing merchandise valued over $7,500 from their employer. Attorney Rutan obtained employment records and security footage that contradicted the employer's account of events. The prosecution dismissed all charges after reviewing the evidence.

Client had a decade-old misdemeanor drug conviction preventing them from obtaining professional employment. Attorney Rutan filed for expungement, demonstrating the client's rehabilitation and the absence of subsequent offenses. The court granted the sealing of the record, clearing the path for the client's career.