All kids make mistakes; they don't have the wisdom or emotional maturity to make good decisions all the time. Despite good parenting and good schools, mistakes happen that lead to charges being filed. Good kids make bad decisions all the time and if you are a parent and find yourself in this situation the best [...]
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. [...]
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 You need the best criminal defense lawyer when you have a hard case. The system is complicated and your legal right is to find the most qualified defender you can that will take your through the trial and end up with the best possible outcome. Without this, you could be [...]
Ever have the police knocking at your door? Pretty scary, innocent of any crime or not. Everyone needs to be prepared for this situation, should it happen at your home. You have an obligation to understand your rights and make informed decisions when dealing with the law. The best criminal defense attorney will tell you [...]
If your son or daughter is in college and has been caught with drugs, you must find the most experienced criminal defense attorney you can. Drug charges can be the one of the biggest problems for students. If he/she is charged with a drug crime then convicted they could lose their financial aid, expelled from [...]
Basically, a person with any amount of alcohol in their system is a candidate for a drunk driving citation and if there is an accident, would be 100% at fault and responsible no matter who caused it. No one is protected from being labeled a drunken driver. And, no matter how little you drink, the [...]
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 [...]
As a criminal defense attorney, entirely too often, I have students call me who surrendered their 4th and 5th Amendment rights to law enforcement. If you are approached by law enforcement, and you are at a party, you need to know your rights and responsibilities. If you are a college student and are drinking under age [...]