Are you under investigation? Facing prosecution? It’s 2014 and times are much different than they were even 5 years ago. It's best that you are well aware that anything you post on any social media platform can and will be used in courtrooms. It’s all too often that inappropriate details of day to day lives [...]
Everyone makes mistakes. If you are eligible, in Ohio, you will get a second chance by getting your criminal record expunged and nothing will ever again show up when your record is checked. The Ohio Statue states that the offense shall be treated as if it never happened. There are a few exceptions, so it [...]
The Fourth of July, Summer time and a day off work is the perfect trifecta to entice people to drink too much alcohol at parties all over America. Unfortunately, many people then get behind the wheel and go see the fireworks at dark, and then maybe hit another party before the night is over. Mistakes [...]
Groundless searches when law enforcement would just pull a cell phone out of a pocket of someone being arrested and dig around looking for something illegal has been affirmed as unconstitutional. Yesterday, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that police in most cases must get a warrant from a judge before searching a cell phone. While obtaining a [...]
If you have been charged with a crime, remember, according to the Bill of Rights you are presumed innocent and the burden is on the prosecution to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. You have the right to remain silent, the right to confront witnesses who are offering testimonial evidence against you in the form of cross-examination [...]
Drinking alcohol under the age of 21, known as "underage alcohol consumption", "underage alcohol possession", "prohibition", "underage intoxication" is the most common criminal charge for young people in Ohio. Law enforcement has little tolerance for underage drinking. If you are caught possessing or consuming alcohol in public, expect the law to be enforced, even on [...]
As a criminal defense attorney in Ohio, I have seen it all. You may not be aware of this, but law enforcement can't just pull you over randomly. There needs to be a justification for it, so the most important thing for you to do is not give them a reason to pull you over. [...]
Drug crimes will need the best criminal offenses, which include misdemeanors and felonies, relating to controlled substances for both illegal street drugs and prescription medication. The sale of drugs, possession of drugs, distribution, trafficking, cultivating and manufacturing are specific typed of drug crimes and the best criminal defense lawyer is needed for anyone facing these crimes. The [...]
Arrested for a DUI or OVI in Ohio or Kentucky? While you have reason to be concerned, I want to offer you encouragement as an experienced DUI attorney in Ohio. I know exactly what to look for to protect you and your rights and assure you that I will diligently defend the charges that have [...]
Do you need a criminal defense attorney in Ohio or Kentucky? Are you facing criminal charges – of any kind? You need to understand the charges brought against you, the defenses that are available to you and if you may have the opportunity to plea bargain, in addition to understanding what needs to be done [...]