If charged with a criminal offense in Ohio, the biggest mistakes to be avoided so that the situation doesn't get worse are: Having a conversation with police: One of the biggest mistakes to avoid when charged with a crime in Ohio (or anywhere) is speaking with law enforcement. It's important to be polite and truthful [...]
A DUI, even as a first-time charge, can change a life for years to come. A criminal conviction can have a serious impact on a person's future. There may be fines, incarceration, difficulty in finding a job or even keeping one, financial aid for school and more. There is good news, however, contacting the best criminal [...]
Crimes are committed every single day in America. Most of these charges are based on truth and are deserving of a conviction. However, out of millions of charges, there is always a chance that accusations may be false. Everyone has heard the term "innocent until proven guilty," but that does not always mean that someone [...]
If you are stopped on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ohio, do you know your rights? Your actions at the time of your traffic stop could mean the difference between a jail sentence and walking away from this incident with no consequences. You should be prepared in the event that you are pulled over [...]
Happy Opening Day! One of the best days in Cincinnati but also one of the busiest for law enforcement. It's a long day of drinking beer that can lead to poor decisions and mistakes. From public intoxication, alcohol intoxication, disorderly conduct to a DUI, today is a popular day for trouble. However, in Ohio appearing [...]
Law Enforcement Officials have a very tough job. They are often called upon to make a split-second decision to save a life, sometimes their own. Police Officers put their lives on the line daily in Ohio. However, there are occasions when law enforcement goes overboard and exceeds their legally permissible use of reasonable force to [...]
Attorney Scott A. Rubenstein It's the perfect trifecta in Cincinnati - March Madness and St. Patrick's Day, and the weekend! There will be people celebrating in pubs and living rooms all over town. You can safely bet that law enforcement will be out in full force and be working double time to prevent, detect [...]
Don't drink and drive. Have alternate plans to get home if you are out having a drink with friends. Get the Uber app or call a taxi. Unfortunately, many believe they are OK to drive after just one drink, but if pulled over and tested, the BAC could register enough for a DUI. If you [...]
If you have a child under 21 charged with drunk driving in Ohio, it is a completely different story than for anyone over 21. The BAC (blood alcohol content) limit for anyone under 21 is .02 and it is .08 for anyone over 21 because their personal alcohol tolerance is supposedly much lower than those of [...]
Most drivers, when approaching a DUI checkpoint are nervous and scared. As a criminal defense attorney, I want everyone to know how important it is to understand your rights when it comes to facing potential interactions with law enforcement. Checkpoints are posted before in the news, on social media, etc and are in place to find and stop drunk [...]