You will need the best criminal defense attorney in Ohio if you have been charged with a crime. You need one that has the experience and knows the way around the criminal courts and will be able to face and offset the efforts of an aggressive prosecutor whose only concern is to convict you. A [...]
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 [...]
Just because allegations are levied, does not mean that charges will be formally filed. Often times officers exercise discretion at the scene, or upon a closer review of the evidence, the grand jury chooses not to indict. It is important to remember, however, that your innocence does not protect you. When innocent people are confronted [...]
Facing prosecution or under investigation? Be extremely aware that what you have posted on any social network is more often than not, making into courtrooms all over Ohio, as well as the rest of the country. It’s not just teens that are posting incriminating information. Pictures of an innocent mom’s night out with wine has [...]
Father of teen jailed for Facebook terroristic threat talks to CNN Justin Carter, the 19-year old teen charged with terroristic threat on Facebook, is on suicide watch after being jailed since February 14th. His father, Jack Carter, joined New Day to defend his son against the charges, while acknowledging that he understood why law enforcement had to [...]
Be aware that information posted on any social media platform, (facebook, twitter, Instagram, google+, vine, youtube, snapchat, etc) will probably be used in a courtroom if you are under investigation or face criminal charges in Ohio. Often people post pictures, videos and information that will be damaging in a criminal case. When posted, it may [...]
White Collar Crimes: Usually crimes that happen in a business setting that include embezzlement, identity fraud, forgery, embezzlement, tax evasion, extortion, engaging in corrupt activity, insurance fraud, medicaid fraud and computer offenses and are non-violent. Charged with a white-collar crime, naturally the prosecution will be taking the case seriously. The most important thing for you is [...]
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat, MySpace, Google+) could be used as an incredible force to do good works. Think about it; everyone has the ability to stand on their own soapbox and influence thousands - sometimes millions of people. Ideas are shared. Information is gained. Messages are communicated. One sided opinions expressed. The use of [...]
The Steubenville, Ohio case. Everyone, it seems, knows all about it at this point. It was unknown until it came to national attention and was "trending" in every social media outlet there is. There were videos, photos, posts, hashtag trends on twitter and more of an underage girl that was allegedly sexually assaulted at a [...]
“MADEIRA, Ohio - Hundreds of students are believed to be involved in recent "sexting" cases at Madeira High School. Madeira police just wrapped up two investigations surrounding the incidents. In these cases the "sexting" involves students sharing cellphone photos of nude or sexually involved minors. The first case occurred in late January, and involves an [...]