“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I have just read to you? With these rights [...]
Although the alcohol limit is different for people under age 21, the investigation of a DUI/OVUAC is the same. When law enforcement encounters an underage driver, clues are looked for that show the driver might be under the influence. If observed, the officer can administer a field sobriety test. Everyone has rights, however, and before [...]
A person can be charged with resisting arrest in Ohio if he forcefully resisted or interfered with an officer arresting someone else. The arrest must be legal - law enforcement can not just arrest a person because of a bad attitude. There must be probably cause and in a court of law the officer must [...]
DUI checkpoints are planned by police in which they will set up traffic cones and barricades to stop vehicles and check for suspected drunk drivers. There is a specific sequence that must be established before beginning the checkpoint. For instance, police will check every other vehicle, or every third vehicle, etc. The driver stopped will [...]
Was there a legal reason that you were pulled over? You don’t have to be pulled over for a suspicion of driving under the influence to end up being arrested for a DUI. The stop is only legal IF law enforcement has a REASONABLE suspicion that you were performing ANY traffic violation. If there is [...]
There has been an increase in DUI arrests for suspected use of marijuana now that medical marijuana is legal in Ohio, and it will only increase more. The penalties faced for being under the influence of marijuana are the same as under the influence of alcohol. If you are stopped, you will need the best [...]
Making mistakes when arrested for a DUI is easy. Unfortunately, the smallest mistake can spoil your case. Everyone has rights and you should know them. Most importantly, once you have been pulled over, the best thing for you to do is remain silent. Law enforcement will ask a lot of questions and you only have [...]
Charged with a DUI in Ohio? Think there is no way to beat the charges? Call an aggressive criminal defense attorney as soon as possible and learn how you can protect your freedom and your future. Your employment now, opportunities in the future, auto insurance, criminal record, education and more are at risk and you must [...]
The best criminal defense attorney will tell you that you absolutely have the right to say "no" to a search of your vehicle, if you were stopped for a regular traffic infraction. The mere fact that law enforcement has a reasonable reason to stop a driver does not give him the right to investigate anything else within the "scope [...]
Facing criminal charges? Under investigation? All experienced criminal defense attorneys will tell you how influential social media platforms – facebook, twitter, Instagram, snapchat – are for the outcome of your case. Everyone needs to know how very public an online conversation, an update, a photo, or a video are and any and all can be [...]