It's Labor Day weekend and the summer celebrations continue. Many will be going downtown to the fireworks on the river on Sunday night, others will be celebrating with backyard parties and poolside barbecues. It's the last hurrah for summer and law enforcement doubles up and is on high alert to watch for drunk drivers. As a [...]
Nothing more nerve-racking then seeing the flashing lights of the law in your rear view mirror. Try to remain calm, then: Pull to the right at the first safe opportunity, then turn off your engine. Stay in your car with your seat belt on. Roll down your window. Turn off the radio and don't touch [...]
The best thing to do if you are out and having a drink is to call an Uber or a taxi to get you home. But, many people believe they are fine to drive and then are pulled over. You have rights and you need to know them. It's not necessary to speak with law [...]
Many people think that just because they have been charged with driving under the influence, they have few options to get out of a DUI arrest, and little choice but to plead guilty to the charge. Even if they have failed a DUI sobriety test, believing that you have no chance of getting out of a DUI offense [...]
The technical title of reckless driving in Ohio is “operation in willful or wanton disregard of the safety of persons or property". The law states that you cannot operate your vehicle in such a manner or you will face criminal charges. Violation of the statute for a first offense is usually charged as a minor [...]
In the state of Ohio, anyone under 21 is prohibited from possessing or consuming alcohol. If caught by law enforcement, it is a first degree misdemeanor offense and the maximum sentence is a $1000 fine and six months in jail. You will need an experienced criminal defense attorney to help you if your child has [...]
The Fourth of July weekend is upon us and many family and friends will be getting together for barbecues and pool parties to celebrate. Unfortunately, law enforcement sees the holiday weekend as one with a high volume of DUI-related arrests and accidents, and as a criminal defense attorney, it is always a busy weekend. It's a [...]
If you were arrested for a DUI, don't plead guilty before you speak to an experienced criminal defense attorney in Ohio. Let an attorney gather all the information about the case against you, and help you find a way to keep your driver’s license and potentially avoid a criminal record, and an aggressive attorney will [...]
Your life is turned upside down when you are charged with a criminal misdemeanor or felony charge and you will want the very best criminal defense attorney. Facing criminal charges isn’t the same as trying to fight a traffic ticket. Don't try to do it alone and don't settle for any attorney. You need a criminal attorney [...]
As an experienced criminal defense attorney in Ohio, you may have heard conflicting information on what to do if you are pulled over by law enforcement. The best and most important advice I have is don't drink and drive. But, even if you are sober or have had only one drink, police behind you with lights flashing [...]