The 12th day of August, 2016 is a day I’ll never forget… I was involved in an accident, after having left a birthday get- together for a friend in which alcohol was consumed. I was initially charged with a misdemeanor DUI and failure to maintain travel lane. About a week before I was supposed to... go to trial, the State bumped the charges to DUI resulting in substantial bodily harm, a category B Felony, which carries a mandatory prison sentence if found guilty. After doing some research and learning that DUI defense is an area that he specializes in, I made an appointment to meet Mr. Ogata and discuss my case. He was friendly and easy to talk to. His professionalism and expertise put me at ease, and I realized it was in my best interest that I have him in my corner. Through it all, Garrett T. Ogata has been by my side. Through all the hearings, arraignments, status checks, and sentencing, he has been my staunch advocate. He was always there to answer all my questions and to guide me through this whole ordeal. In the end, Mr. Ogata was able to negotiate a favorable plea agreement with the State to avoid a trial and possible imprisonment. I was allowed me to plead guilty to felony reckless driving and receive probation instead. Also as part of the plea agreement, the State agreed to not oppose allowing me to withdraw my plea to felony reckless driving and instead plead guilty to misdemeanor reckless driving and receiving credit for time served, after an honorable discharge from probation. After the motion was filed and a court appearance on 2/3/2020, I walked out of Court with my attorney, Garrett T. Ogata, with the felony permanently removed from my record. Thank you Mr. Ogata for giving me a second chance -- a chance to make amends and improve myself, and a chance to become a better husband and father.