Cases We Won

STATE V. LACKEY 

Mr. Villegas successfully navigated a case, where our client was charged with OVI, Driving Under Suspension, and Turn and stop signals. Mr. Villegas amended a third OVI charge to Physical Control with no points. The turn signal charge dismissed, and the client avoids 9 months in jail. A testament to effective advocacy and client cooperation.

STATE V. CUNNINGHAM

In 2023 Mr. Villegas represented our client facing Domestic Violence charges in Champaign County. Through skillful negotiation, he got the charge dropped to Disorderly Conduct resulting in no jail time for our client. 

STATE V. NELSON

Mr. Bucio and Mr. Villegas effectively represented our client facing charges of Obstructing Official Business in Mercer County. The charges were skillfully amended down to Attempted Obstruction of Official Business, resulting in no jail time and only probation. 

STATE V. ELDER

Mr. Villegas achieved a remarkable result for our client facing up to 6 years of prison time for F3 Possession of Marijuana with specifications. Through his skillful representation, Mr. Villegas secured probation for our client, avoiding a lengthy prison sentence. 

STATE V. STONE

Mr. Villegas secured a significant victory for our client in Logan County, facing multiple serious charges. Five charges, including Felonious Assault and Abduction, were dismissed. The remaining four charges, involving OVI, resulted in our client being placed on community control with a mandatory 10-day term due to it being their second OVI in 10 years. This outcome reflects Mr. Villegas' skillful defense. 

STATE V. MCDANIEL

Mr. Villegas secured a highly favorable outcome for our client facing potential jail time due to three speeding tickets within a year. Remarkably, Mr. Villegas successfully had the ticket dismissed, sparing our client from jail, points on their license, or any suspension. The resolution involved only a minimal fee. 

STATE V. GRILL

Mr. Bucio and Mr. Villegas have yielded an outstanding outcome result for our client in Montgomery. Facing serious charges, including Aggravated Possession, Criminal Damaging, and a Probation Violation  with potential mandatory jail time, our client emerged with no jail sentence. Instead, a favorable probationary outcome was achieved. 

STATE V. ROPP

Mr. Villegas represented a client in Hardin County in 2023 who was being charged with an OVI. In a significant legal triumph, Mr. Villegas successfully reduced the OVI to Physical Control. Despite facing a positive THC result three times over the legal limit, our defense strategy proved effective. 

STATE V. MALVEAUX 

Mr. Bucio has spent the last several months side by side his client in Miami County who was being charged with four (4) Felony One Rape, Felony Two Robbery, Felony Three Strangulation, Felony Three Abduction. Facing up to over 40 years in Prison.  After spending half of this year working diligently, overnight, nonstop in an effort to prove our clients innocence Mr. Bucio did just that. After declining every plea offer that came our clients way, Mr. Bucio knew his client’s innocence would prevail above all.

In the end Mr. Bucio was able to demonstrate that the allegations of Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse were unfounded. Having an experienced attorney by your side makes all the difference in a criminal matter. While other attorneys would have sought negotiated plea deal in this matter Mr. Bucio aligns his goals in each case the same as the clients. We are happy to announce that this case has been closed and all the charges were dismissed.

STATE V. KEYLOR

Mr. Christopher Bucio represented a client in Logan County who was on the Sex Offender Registry for over 10 years. Through the relentless efforts of the Bucio Team, our motion to terminate duty to register was granted and our client no longer has to register as a sex offender. 

STATE V. BAKER

Mr. Villegas was in Champaign County representing our client who was being charged with M1 Failure to Comply - Police Order. Our client carries a CDL license, making it crucial to get this charge dismissed to allow our client to return to their normal routine. 

Mr. Villegas successfully got the case dismissed.

STATE V. WOODS

September 2023, Mr. Chris Bucio was in Darke County Common Pleas  representing our client who was being charged with Theft, a felony of the fifth degree. Through the efforts of Mr. Bucio, our client was able to walk out of the courtroom with Obstructing Official Business, a misdemeanor of the first degree, free of any jail time. 

STATE V. JOHNSON

In 2023 Attorney Rafael Villegas was in Allen County. He successfully obtained not Guilty Verdicts on all felony drug possession charges and tampering with evidence. Rafael spent three whole days in trial to ensure that our client walked out in the end, alongside her family and happy with her verdict. After reaching their respective verdicts, members of the jury commented that they liked Rafael's presentation of the defense.

STATE V. PURCIFUL:

In 2023, Mr. Rafael Villegas was in Champaign County yesterday representing our client who had a warrant out for arrest for over 15 years. After coming into the courthouse to turn himself in, the client was able to walk out with Mr. Villegas by his side with simply a fine, no probation, and no license suspension.

IN THE MATTER OF MS. COX

In 2023, Mr. Christopher Bucio represented our Juvenile Client in Shelby County, who is an All-State Athlete in Logan County. Our client was originally charged with Operating a Vehicle While Under the Influence, the breathalyzer results were two times over the adult limit, Right Side of Roadway, and Underage Operator Offense.  After several pretrials, negotiations, and listening to the client and their family’s wishes in resolving the case, Mr. Bucio understood the task at hand, and refused to work toward anything short of the client’s desires. Thanks to the continuous work of Mr. Bucio the charges were amended down from the OVI, to a minor misdemeanor Reckless Operation, and the rest of the charges dismissed: No jail, no probation, and just a simple fine. The Judge stated in her ten years on the bench she has never seen a case get mitigated down this much.

STATE V. FOY 

Mr. Rafael Villegas was in the Miami County Courthouse defending our client who was being charged with Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence, blowing above .08. Our client walked out of the courthouse with the charge dropped down to Physical Control, no probation, no license suspension, and just a small fine. 

STATE V. DUNCAN

In 2023, our client who is a traveling Registered Nurse working in Ohio when she was charged with a pile of felonies in Mercer County, Ohio. She was indicted for Attempted Rape - F2, Attempted Sexual Battery - F4, Gross Sexual Imposition - F4, Assault - M1, and Endangering Children - M1. After months of timeless work, endless hours in pre-trials, deliberations, and continuous negotiations and a deep analysis of the evidence, our client walked out of court, free of any prison time, and no probation. The charges were amended from felonies to misdemeanors.

STATE V. GECKLE 

In 2023, Attorney Chris Bucio was in Putnam County representing our client who was being charged with Possession of Cocaine, a felony of the first degree. After a huge cocaine bust with mandatory prison time, our client was able to get probation with driving privileges through the hard work of the Bucio Team!

STATE V. JELKS

In 2023 Attorney Villegas completed a successful expungement on criminal drug trafficking charges. Mr. Rafael Villegas had the privilege to handle Mr. Jelks case. It was the perfect example of someone shining through the rough patches in life and coming out better for it.

STATE V. RATCLIFF 

In 2023, Attorney Rafael Villegas represented our client who was being charged with Assault and Disorderly Conduct. The client had the assault charge dismissed. 

Assault cases needed the expertise of a trained attorney, able to see through police reports and properly weigh physical evidence to establish a firm set of facts and logical chain of events. 

STATE V. STOLTZFUS

In 2023, Attorney Chris Bucio was in Logan County Common Pleas representing our client who was being charged with rape, a felony of the first degree, and also was facing another sexual rape case, looking at life in prison. Through Mr. Bucio’s relentless efforts our client was put on probation with no jail time. The one rape case was completely dismissed and the other was mitigated down to GSI. 

STATE V. RICHARDSON

In 2023, Attorney Rafael Villegas was in the Wyandot County Common Pleas Court, where our client was granted a judicial release. Our client was released a year and a half earlier than the expected release date. 

STATE V. ARMENT

In 2023, Attorney Christopher Bucio represented our client in Clark County for over a year, who was being charged with Failure to Comply with Order of or Signal of Police Officer, Assault on a Police Officer, and Obstructing Official Business looking at serious jail time.  After over a year of hard work and efforts made by our client and Mr. Bucio, the charges were completely dismissed after the State was made aware of a psychiatric evaluation our client completed. Our client was also previously charged with felonious assault which was sealed due to Mr. Bucio’s expertise in criminal defense.

STATE V. TALLENT 

In 2023, a domestic violence case in which it was alleged that client had shoved the alleged victim causing them to fall, Attorney Villegas was able to show that the alleged victim was the initial aggressor of the incident, and proved that his client never laid a hand on the alleged victim. During the trial, allegations that client used force were put to rest, and client received a not guilty verdict. 

STATE V. SACKS

In 2023, a man was facing prison time due to allegations of an incident that occurred while Mr. Sacks was a juvenile. Through relentless advocation and negotiations on behalf of Mr. Sacks, counsel was able to demonstrate to the state that had these allegations arose earlier, Juvenile Court would have had jurisdiction. Through successful advocation, Mr. Sacks was kept out of prison and sentenced to community control.

STATE V. PRUITT

In 2023, a man plead guilty to F3, weapons under disability charge. While the plea was for a single count, Mr. Pruitt was facing multiple counts including F2 Felonious Assaults. Through tough negotiations by Mr. Bucio, that they were able to demonstrate to the state that the circumstances giving rise to the allegations were far more complex than initially thought. Mr. Pruitt was sentenced to community control and kept out of prison after Mr. Bucio demonstrated to the court that he would do everything possible to ensure his presence in the Court would not happen again. 

STATE V. DARDEN

In 2023, Mr. Darden was sentenced after pleading guilty to involuntary man slaughter. He was previously charged with Felony Murder which carries a sentence of "15 to life". That life tail end meant he could serve a life sentence, and would need to apply for parole in order to be released. Through continuous negotiations and relentless advocation for our client, his charges were reduced, and he was sentenced to 23 years incarceration. After serving his mandatory time, Mr. Darden will be eligible to file for early release much sooner than the 23 years of imprisonment he was sentenced.

IN THE MATTER OF MR. MEYER

In 2022, Mr. Meyer was charged with three counts of rape. At the time of the accusations Mr. Meyer was thirteen years old. After a disposition hearing was held, Mr. Meyers was sentenced to probation with no confinement, and does not have to register as a sex offender. 

IN THE MATTER OF MR. BROADDRICK

In October 2022, Mr. Broaddrick was charged with Rape, a felony of the first degree, and with Delinquency, an unclassified felony, in Shelby County. After a disposition hearing was held, Mr. Broaddrick was sentenced to probation with no confinement. 

STATE V. WOODS

In September 2022, Mr. Woods was indicted by the Hancock County Grand Jury on Aggravated Possession of Drugs, a felony of the fifth degree. Mr. Bucio and Woods went to a sentencing hearing and Woods was granted probation by the same judge who sent him to prison back in 2019 for a similar charge. 

STATE V. WILLIAMS

December 5, 2022 Mr. Williams was charged with an OVI. After multiple pre-trials, Mr. Bucio was able to successfully work out a plea deal in which Mr. Williams was able to go free after having already successfully completed his time already served.

STATE V. LANTZ

Mr. Lantz was facing over twenty years in prison for multiple Felony violations for Failure to Register, as well as Parole Violations. At the jury trial it was proven that the deputy sheriff officer in charge of record keeping had inconsistent and disorganized files resulting in him being immediately released from incarceration and the Parole Violation was dismissed.

STATE V. JOHNS

November 9, 2022 Mr. Johns was charged with Violating a Protection Order against his ex-girlfriend. Complicating matters further, Mr. Johns was on probation for violating the Protection Order and was facing 1-2 years in jail if he was confuted on those charges . Mr. Bucio was able to confirm a Not Guilty verdict and Mr. Johns was able to walk out a free man with his four year old son and with full custody of his child.

STATE V. MARENBERG

November 9, 2022 Mr. Marenberg was charged for Possessing and Downloading/Sharing Child Porn Imagery. After conducting a vigorous Civil Protection Order hearing (CPO), and filing a Motion to Suppress evidence due to overreach by the Judge and State Prosecutor, all evidence was thrown out and the case was dismissed.

STATE V. MATTHEWS

November 9, 2022 Mr. Matthews was charged with Aggravated Murder of an 87 year-old man whom he allegedly did landscape for. After a three week long trial that encompassed 38 witnesses and over 1,000 exhibits. Mr. Bucio and Mr. Villegas secured a not guilty verdict for Aggravated Murder and 1st Degree Murder.

STATE V. SCHMIESING

In a recent win, Attorney Christopher R. Bucio was able to assist a client who was charged with an OVI. Counsel had a pre-trial conference with the prosecutor's office regarding this case where they discussed the medical conditions of the client and mistakes that were made by the Highway Patrol at the time. The two were to agree on Physical Control. However, during sentencing, the judge was able to be convinced to allow Mr. Bucio's client to enroll in a 2-day program with a one day license suspension. The client and his best fried, ecstatic over the outcome, wanted to take an instagram picture in order to commemorate the decision.

STATE V. THOMAS

Mr. Thomas was facing 60 years for drug trafficking charges. During the preliminary hearing, Mr. Bucio was able to establish that the confidential informant that the county drug task force had relied upon was unreliable and had an extensive criminal record.

Under cross examination of all the detectives, it was established that there were no independent eye witnesses and there was no verification of trust.

At court, while shaking his head, the judge said, “This is a very weak case.” The case was dismissed.

STATE V. WEBER

Mr. Weber was facing felony gun charges, as well as felony tampering charges and domestic assault charges. At the preliminary hearing, while cross examining the police officers, Mr. Bucio was able to establish that Mr. Weber had made no threats and did not break his wife’s phone, as she had used it to call 911. Mr. Bucio was able to get all of the charges dismissed.

 STATE V. HERNANDEZMr. Bucio was able to suppress all drugs and accompanying evidence that pointed to connections to the Morelia Mexican Cartel due to Mr. Bucio arguing that law enforcement only Mirandized Mr. Hernandez in English and not his native Spanish language.   

STATE V. WELTY

Mr. Bucio was able to suppress all evidence involved in a 20-kilo cocaine seizure case due to law enforcement using improper techniques in securing a warrant to raid the home. Due to the suppression of all evidence including the seizure of illegal firearms all charges against Mr. Welty were dismissed.

STATE V. SHOE

At the time Mr. Bucio agreed to take on Mr. Shoe's cause, he was the third different lawyer on the case in three months and Mr. Shoe was facing over 80 years in prison for multiple felonies including: Felonious Assaults, Rapes, Abduction, Kidnapping, and Burglary. Although the district attorney's medical examiner had incriminating DNA results of Mr. Shoe; Mr. Bucio tried the case to a jury for over a week. 

During Shoe's trial, Mr. Bucio was able to put the accuser's lack of credibility on full display and argued that the sexual encounter was consensual. After only 45 minutes of deliberation, the jury found Mr. Shoe not guilty on all charges and was immediately released from custody after being locked up for over 15 months during the pendency of the case.

STATE V. JOHN DOE

A 19-year-old former All-State Graham wrestler who was on a full ride at a Big Ten school for wrestling was charged with numerous felonies involving underage sexual conduct with a minor. Through vigorous pre-trial negotiations, Mr. Bucio was able to get multiple charges dismissed and ultimately keep the defendant out of jail with a sentence of only probation.

STATE V. BRUMBAUGH

This high-profile felony juvenile case involved five co-defendants, some of whom came from lawyer families and thus privileged backgrounds. The state of Ohio offered the kids from lawyer families sweetheart deals so long as they pointed the finger and blamed the non-lawyer family kids for the crimes accused, which involved kidnapping of a young girl with a sexual overtone.

At trial, Mr. Bucio overcame the state's snitches and was able to prove to the trier of fact that the kidnapping was nothing more than a prank and the accuser had maintained close relationships with all of the boys for weeks after the prank. Consequently, after the trial, Mr. Brumbaugh was released from custody with no probation which fared much better than the privileged lawyer kids who had to do 6 months in jail along with supervised probation. 

STATE V. SAPHR

The West Milton High School Band Director was accused by multiple minor female students of having illegal sexual interactions. Through significant investigation by our law firm and a superb motion to suppress conducted by Attorney Bucio, it was discovered that the district attorney's lead investigator in this matter was himself having ongoing sexual relationships with numerous minor females who themselves were listed witnesses by the state of Ohio. Through the discrediting of the lead investigator, Mr. Spahr was able to have multiple sexual felonies dismissed.

STATE V. JOHNSON

Mr. Johnson was accused of beating and shaking his newborn baby resulting in devastating injuries that ultimately culminated in the child's death. Originally charged with murder and later amended to manslaughter, Mr. Bucio and his expert witnesses were able to provide substantial evidence contradicting the state's theory of how the injuries were sustained. Furthermore, through Mr. Bucio's pre-trial questioning of the state's key witnesses, he was able to counter the state's alleged timeline. As the jury was impaneled, the state dismissed the manslaughter and accompanying felony charges and immediately released Mr. Johnson from confinement from which he was held for over a year.

STATE V. BLOCK

Our client was charged in Montgomery County, Ohio with multiple Felony 1 (MDO) major drug offender enhancement specifications to the charges of drug trafficking. After Mr. Bucio conducted a thorough cross-examination of the State's arresting officer which exposed the unreasonableness of the search and seizure of Mr. Block's vehicle, all charges were dismissed.

STATE V. ROSS

Mr. Ross was charged in Montgomery County with a home invasion with firearms specifications involving 4 victims. During the course of the representation, the State of Ohio offered Mr. Ross's co-defendant full immunity for testifying against him at trial. Despite the mounting evidence, eyewitness testimony, and co-defendant pointing the finger at Mr. Ross; the trial team was able to overcome it all and the 101-year potential prison sentence, receiving not guilty verdicts on 21 charges.

STATE V. JOHNSTON

Mr. Johnston was charged in Miami County with Domestic Violence for beating up his brother over an argument pertaining to farm equipment. At the conclusion of the trial, Mr. Johnston was found not guilty and was restored his right to bear firearms, which as an avid hunter was vitally important to him and his family.

STATE V. TAYLOR

Through direct examination of renowned digital imaging expert Dean Boland, Mr. Bucio and his team were able to convince the Miami County trial judge that many of the indicted images alleged to be child pornography were unable to be authenticated by the district attorney's lead investigator, resulting in the judge tossing the charges out at the conclusion of the presentation of the state's case.

STATE V. BASKINS

In the middle of the Jury Trial, the State of Ohio offered to amend the Felony Non-Support charges to a one single misdemeanor charge and the immediate release of Mr. Baskins from state custody.