DUI / Field Sobriety Tests Have you been pulled over? How were you driving? If there was an accident, you will have to provide a proper explanation for why it happened because the first thing prosecutors will assume is that it was because of alcohol. Many times an accident occurs that was the fault of [...]
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat, MySpace, Google+) could be used as an incredible force to do good works. Think about it; everyone has the ability to stand on their own soapbox and influence thousands - sometimes millions of people. Ideas are shared. Information is gained. Messages are communicated. One sided opinions expressed. The use of [...]
The Steubenville, Ohio case. Everyone, it seems, knows all about it at this point. It was unknown until it came to national attention and was "trending" in every social media outlet there is. There were videos, photos, posts, hashtag trends on twitter and more of an underage girl that was allegedly sexually assaulted at a [...]
We often have thought that the judges in the criminal justice system give the final call on justice in a trial. They decide on if the defendant is guilty and how shall he be sentenced. This is how it is in all the movies and TV shows, right? Truth is, judges really haven't had much [...]
So, you were pulled over - it does not instantly mean you are going to jail. Somehow, Law Enforcement has reason to believe you have just violated some law or another and they probably just want to question you. But, you should know your rights. Guilty of the crime you are being arrested for or [...]
Have you been charged with drug possession? It can do damage to your reputation and your future. Any criminal offense charge can be scary, but you don't have to be a hardened criminal to be charged - so many regular people are being charged with drug possession everyday. You need an experienced Ohio Defense Attorney, [...]
A theft offense is the taking of someone's property without consent, and can involve many different types of crimes, including petty theft, grand theft, larceny and fraud. Penalties in a theft crime case can include probation, jail time, fines, restitution, and community work. A guilty verdict for a theft offense will also result in a permanent [...]
A drunk driving arrest in Ohio is more than a simple embarrassment: drunk driving charges can seriously affect your livelihood by the loss of your professional license or the way to get around town to do business, your financial security and your freedom. If convicted, your driver's license will be suspended; you will have fines [...]
Frequently, individuals who are prosecuted for white collar crimes may not be aware they were involved in an illegal operation, or they were not the person responsible for organizing the crime ring or enterprise. According to federal statutes: whoever knowingly executes, or attempts to execute, a scheme or artifice to defraud a financial institution; or [...]
“MADEIRA, Ohio - Hundreds of students are believed to be involved in recent "sexting" cases at Madeira High School. Madeira police just wrapped up two investigations surrounding the incidents. In these cases the "sexting" involves students sharing cellphone photos of nude or sexually involved minors. The first case occurred in late January, and involves an [...]