Do you know your constitutional rights? Would you be afraid to claim them if you were arrested? If you are pulled over for a DUI/OVI, do you know what you should do? Often, people come to me and either don't know them or were too intimidated by law enforcement to use them. Anyone that is [...]
No matter the offense, a criminal conviction will have long lasting backlash. The conviction shows up on background checks, can effect a professional license, student financial aid and beyond. A DWI / OVI is one of the more common charges and the consequences of conviction are harsh, whether it's a person's first time or not. [...]
Most importantly, don't drink and drive, because truthfully that is the only way you will absolutely avoid a DWI in Ohio. However, it is not illegal to drink alcohol and drive, but it must be a moderate amount over a reasonable period of time. Always make sure your car is in good working order - [...]
This month in Cincinnati, with the Sam Dubose situation, we saw how quickly things can get out of hand when you are pulled over by law enforcement. It's important to know what you are allowed and not allowed to do at a traffic stop, and everyone needs to know their rights. There aren't many people who [...]
Attorney Scott A. Rubenstein It's Summer and with that comes extra law enforcement on the road, ramped up DUI checkpoints and a lot more underage drinking. The celebrating of high school graduation, the kids home from college, and the going away parties are constant. In Ohio, if you are under 21 and arrested for [...]
A traffic stop, commonly called being pulled over, is a temporary detention of a driver of a vehicle by police to investigate a possible crime or minor violation of law. Being pulled over for one of the following five reasons can also serve as an advantage for officers to get a look inside of your vehicle where contraband could [...]
As you approach a DUI / OVI checkpoint in Ohio, most drivers don't know what to expect thus they are nervous and leery. This can make any person act differently, feel annoyed and demonstrate body language that shows fear, and false guilt giving the officer reasonable suspicion to question you then ultimately leading to an [...]
Even the innocent can be made to look guilty if too much is said during an arrest. If you are arrested, whether you are guilty of the crime or not, the best and only thing you should tell the police is that you wish to call your criminal defense attorney. Stay calm and be polite - [...]
The way our criminal justice system works in America is a person is innocent until proven guilty. However, it is possible for an innocent person to be aided with a disastrous defense and convicted of a crime. The system is not perfect, so it is of utmost importance that you hire an experienced criminal defense [...]
Attorney Scott A. Rubenstein Drunk driving, or ‘driving under the influence,’ a DUI, or as it is known in Ohio, an OVI, can be either a misdemeanor or a felony charge, depending on the situation. Either way , the charges are very serious and needed to be treated as such as they can result [...]