Criminal Defense Attorney because none of us would "want to be defined by the very worst thing we ever did". When it comes down to it a lot of the people needing defense counsel are good people that made one mistake, had too many drinks or had a bad day and reacted wrong for something. Because everyone is [...]
If you are pulled over in Ohio, there must be probable cause to stop, detain, or arrest you for an OVI. Without probable cause, the evidence, and the case against you may get dismissed. The police must have a reasonable suspicion or reasonable belief that you are engaged in a criminal activity before they can stop [...]
A good criminal defense attorney in Ohio can tell you that the information we put on social media does much more than inform our friends of what is going on in our lives. The information can be used against us if we are charged with a crime. Imagine being charged with a DUI and just [...]
If you drink and drive, no matter how conservatively, there is a real possibility that you could be stopped, arrested and convicted of drunk driving. Many people do not realize how few drinks it takes to exceed the legal standard blood alcohol content (BAC). For the average sized person, three or four drinks could easily place [...]
Weekend plans? Be sure you've got a designated driver or you use Lyft, Uber or a taxi service if you will be drinking. Even after one drink, you could register over the legal limit if you are pulled over and tested. Your best bet is to refrain from drinking and driving. If you take the [...]
As specified by the 5th amendment of the Constitution, any U.S. citizen who has been accused of a criminal offense has the right to have his or her case tried in front of a judge or jury. In addition, because you are innocent until proven guilty, the court must prove you are guilty—this is where [...]
If you or someone you know is ever charged with driving while under the influence, you need the very best criminal defense attorney to protect your rights. Too many mistakes can be made by law enforcement at a traffic stop and a criminal defense attorney will be able to determine if the steps taken before [...]
The Department of Education has issued new, Interim Guidance on how colleges should handle allegations and investigations of sexual misconduct on campus. It is slightly more protective of the rights of accused students and permits colleges to have more choice in how to handle investigations. However, the Interim Guidance is not an order for schools to change [...]
There's one tradition we could all do without - the spikes in binge drinking, DUIs, and alcohol-involved crashes that come with the holiday season. Because of this, Ohio puts extra officers on the state’s roads and freeways to focus on speed limit enforcement and watch for all signs of impaired driving. The opportunities to getting arrested for [...]
You were just at a holiday party and had a drink or two at dinner and got pulled over while driving home. You took the field sobriety test because you felt perfectly fine and you were cited for an OVI. Think simply paying the fine will save you money instead of hiring the best criminal [...]