With the internet being accessible in most homes and many public places, such as libraries and internet cafes, more and more people are able to conduct business through the World Wide Web. With the increase in usage also comes the increase in internet-related crimes. Since the establishment of the first computer crime law, the Counterfeit [...]
If you have been charged with DUI or OVI in Ohio and took a test on the new Intoxilyzer 8000, I can help. The Intoxilyzer 8000 has been in service in Ohio since 2009. It has come under some heavy fire from defense lawyers across Ohio.The State of Ohio may be regretting its $6.4 million [...]
A variety of offenses, including assault, battery, and false imprisonment may fall under the general headings of domestic violence or domestic abuse. Domestic violence in Ohio can be an allegation of physical violence causing injuries, or just the possibility of injury. Over the past few years, law enforcement has developed new policies, the court system [...]
Accordingly, we believe that in our role of law-abiding citizen, we should be fully cooperative with the law enforcement officers who were summoned on-location to investigate whatever has taken place. However, we couldn't be more wrong, as it is probably the worst thing we could possibly do. Police Officers Are Not Your Friend At The [...]
An arrest for drug charges may carry with it serious ramifications, including time behind bars. That is why it is so important for those facing drug charges to put forth a strong criminal defense. In that vein, readers of this blog may be interested to hear of a drug bust recently conducted by Ohio law [...]
Unfortunately, law enforcement finds many ways in which they can detain and charge you for a drug related crime. Let us consider just a few of these in this blog. State and federal drug charges are serious - the latter being more so. At the national level there is a veritable ‘alphabet soup’ of organizations [...]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has changed its definition of rape to include male victims. The definition, currently used to report crime statistics in the Uniform Crime Report, shows an important change to recognize male victims. Advocates for victims of sexual abuse and rape say that the numbers reported by the Uniform Crime Report have [...]
You’ve been stopped for a DUI and your heart is pounding a mile a minute. The officer has tried to engage you in conversation, but you’ve managed to keep your cool. Now what? You will most likely be asked to step out of your car and your Cincinnati Criminal Defense Attorney suggests that you comply. Shut [...]
When you think of Cyber Crime several stand out. Cyber pornography. Sending malware to destroy businesses' and individuals' computers. Cyberbullying. Identity theft. Stealing information from people's computers. Does downloading information without paying for it really deserve to be lumped in with the others as a federal crime? Yes, according to the entertainment industry, which has long been at [...]
Embezzlement and money laundering are likely the two most recognizable forms of white collar crime. If you have been charged with either of these two types of corporate crimes in Ohio you need to consult a qualified criminal defense attorney right away. I have experience in defending individuals who have been charged with white collar crime [...]