Toledo Coercion Attorney
The Toledo coercion attorneys at Patituce & Associates have more than three decades of experience in the criminal defense arena. Our team is led by three former prosecutors who have navigated courts all over the state of Ohio. We have an intimate and incisive understanding of how criminal convictions are sought in our state and what can be done to counter these efforts throughout every stage of the legal process.
Coercion Charges in Toledo Ohio
Coercion is a serious misdemeanor crime that is often just a single component of much larger indictments alleging organized crime activity. On its own, it can yield significant jail time and fines, but as just one link in the chain of these larger cases, clients are often exposed to compounded life-altering penalties. This is why it is so critical to face these allegations with dedicated and proven legal representation.
O.R.C. 2905.12 defines coercion as using threats or unlawful leverage to compel a person into taking action (or refrain from taking action). This can be done by threatening to commit a crime or even threatening to expose secrets about the victim in order to influence their behavior.
Ohio Penalties for Coercion
Coercion is considered a second-degree misdemeanor. A second-degree misdemeanor in Ohio can result in:
- Up to 90 days in prison
- Up to $750 in fines
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State v. Steve Gue Reduced Sentence
RECKLESS HOMICIDE
Client was charged with reckless homicide.
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State v. Tevin Biles Acquittal
TRIPLE MURDER/FELONIOUS ASSAULT
Client was identified as one of the alleged shooters at a New Year’s Eve party.
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State v. Beckwith, Cuyahoga County Charges Dismissed
DRUG TRAFFICKING
Student charged with the manufacturing of ecstasy.
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STATE V. BAILEY, CUYAHOGA Plea and Record Expunged
AGGRAVATED THEFT
Client was accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of property.
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STATE V. BOSCARELLO, CUYAHOGA COUNTY Significant Reduction, Probation
AGGRAVATED BURGLARY
Client accused of high-level felonies of violence.
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STATE V. J.S. (A JUVENILE) YOUNGSTOWN Case Dismissed
CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
Local counsel pushed for a plea to one of the sex related charges.
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ROCKY RIVER V. D.F. Not Guilty At Trial
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Client was charged with domestic violence against his wife.
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STATE V. BITTNER, LORAIN COUNTY Charges Dismissed
DRUG TRAFFICKING
Client caught selling drugs.
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CITY OF CLEVELAND V. OLES Evidence Suppressed State Lost the Appeal
DUI/OVI
Client was stopped for what a trooper described as being an illegal lane change.
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CLEVELAND V. AL-NAZER (2012 TRC 040781) Case Dismissed
DUI/OVI
Our client was accused of driving while under the influence of drugs, or alcohol.
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STATE V. AL-NAZER (CUYAHOGA CASE NO. 13-575491) Case Dismissed
DUI/OVI W. A WEAPON
The trooper in this case went to every possible step to obtain a conviction against our client but we fought for him.
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BAY VILLAGE V. CRIDER Case Dismissed
DUI/OVI
Client was accused of operating a motor vehicle while impaired.
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CITY OF OBERLIN V. BARBER OVI Charges Dismissed
DUI/OVI
Client, a young adult, was pulled over for speeding.
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U.S. V. BREHUN Client Received House Arrest and Probation
FEDERAL BANKRUPTCY FRAUD
Client charged with bankruptcy fraud.
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U.S. V. MUKUNDKUMAR Client Received a One Year Sentence
FEDERAL BRIBERY CHARGERS
Client charged with bribing a city official and faced a significant prison sentence.
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U.S. V. POLING Client Only Received a Five Year Sentence
FEDERAL CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES
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UNITED STATES V. WILLIAMS Sentenced Under the Mandatory Minimum Sentence
FEDERAL DRUG CHARGES
Client faced a mandatory minimum of ten years in prison with a federal sentencing guideline range of nearly 20 years.
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U.S. V. LOVE Massively Reduced Sentence
FEDERAL DRUG TRAFFICKING/MONEY LAUNDERING
Client charged with assisting boyfriend in the operation of a multistate drug operation. Faced in excess of ten years in prison.
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STATE V. BRANDON BETLISKEY Not Guilty at Trial
FELONIOUS ASSAULT/ATTEMPTED MURDER
Client was accused with attempted murder and felonious assault for stabbing an individual with a knife during a fight.
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STATE V. MICHAEL ZEINER Not Guilty at Trial, Finding of Self-Defense
FELONIOUS ASSAULT
Michael Zeiner was initially charged with felonious assault, a felony of the second degree under Ohio law.
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STATE V. BAILEY Felonies Reduced to a Misdemeanor
FRAUD
Client faced over five years in prison relating to fraud coming from purchases on certain credit cards.
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STATE V. BANKSTON (CASE 554763) Felonies Reduced to a Misdemeanor
MORTGAGE FRAUD
Client charged in a massive mortgage fraud operation by the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office.
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CITY OF CLEVELAND V. OLES Evidence Suppressed
OVI-APPEAL
After our victory in the trial court the City of Cleveland appealed this case to the 8 th District Court of Appeals.
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BAY VILLAGE V. KELLER Prosecutor Dismissed the OVI Charges
OVI
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STATE V. MITCHELL, AKRON Plead to Reduced Charges and Avoided Prison
OVI
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STATE V. SHAVER, ELYRIA Reduction in Charges and Client Avoided Mandator
OVI
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STATE V. BANKS, PORT CLINTON No Charges
RAPE
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STATE V. BUXO, CUYAHOGA COUNTY All Sex Counts Dismissed, Probation
RAPE
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STATE V. CALLAWAY, ZAINESVILLE Not Guilty on All Felony Sex Offenses
RAPE
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STATE V. J. SMITH, CUYAHOGA COUNTY Rape Allegation Dismissed
RAPE
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STATE V. KING Felonies Dismissed
RAPE
Client was involved in a situation with another person his age.
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STATE V. KING, CUYAHOGA COUNTY Charges Dismissed, Reduced to Misdemeanor
RAPE
Client drank too much with a female companion at a party – both were under 21.
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STATE V. MCCLINTICK, PORTAGE COUNTY Case Dismissed
RAPE
Client drank too much with a female companion at a party – both were under 21.
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STATE V. MCCLINTICK, PORTAGE COUNTY Case Dismissed
RAPE
Hired to replace local counsel.
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STATE V. LEVANDUSKI Dismissed
OVI
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UNITED STATES V. PUGH, 1:16-CR-00291-BYP. Sentence Reduced to 55 Months
INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE
Client faced possession with intent to distribute LSD 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A).
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Unindicted
FEDERAL ANALOGUE DRUG CHARGES
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Unindicted
FEDERAL ANALOGUE DRUG CHARGES
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- Martha L.
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- Cora B.
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- Former Client
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- Roberto M.
Catherine Meehan did an amazing job. Very responsive, friendly, and obviously very good with words. She kept me out of jail and home with my kiddo. For that I can't ever repay the favor. Much appreciated hope I never need your assistance again but if so I'll definitely give you a call. Thank you again.
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- Thomas S.
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- Levi G.
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- Glenn G.
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Contact a Toledo Coercion Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been accused of coercion—whether on its own or as a part of a larger indictment—then our firm is ready to hear from you. We take a thorough and aggressive approach to these allegations and ensure that any shortcoming in the state’s case against our client is vividly put forth before the law. We’re ready to help you act today. Call our Toledo coercion attorneys at (440) 771-1175.
