Underage drinking, possession of alcohol, and intoxication are first degree misdemeanors (violators are not to serve more than six months in jail or pay more than $1,000 in fines) in Ohio. It also could result in a criminal record which far outweighs jail time and fines. The violator must always then, answer yes, when asked [...]
Fraud. Deception. Misrepresentation. Destruction of property. Property theft for personal gain. Falsehoods. Trickery. All of this and more is considered "white collar crime" and is usually committed by salaried business, finance, and public professionals. These crimes are committed a thousand different ways including mail, telephone, fire, insurance, and internet. There is bankruptcy fraud, insurance fraud, [...]
First of all, if you think you are suspected of any involvement in criminal activity, contact a criminal defense attorney in Ohio. Protecting your Constitutional Rights is paramount and innocent or not, law enforcement is going to try to convict you. At the beginning of their investigation, they and the prosecutors will already be convinced [...]
The most common drug crime in Ohio is possession of Marijuana. Many people believe that marijuana should be legal, however, in Ohio, it is not and the law is strictly enforced and if even the smallest amount is found on a person it can have a huge impact on their life if there is a [...]
Everyone knows that when many students go off to college, while living on their own, and away from parental supervision, they begin to explore the boundaries that while exciting – are often dangerous. These include underage drinking, drunk driving, drug experimentation, and beyond. Everyone makes mistakes in life, and young adults attending college, away from home [...]
Are you being investigate? Questioned? Are you suspected of criminal activity? There are steps you can take to help yourself, and steps you should leave up to a good criminal defense attorney. Remember to always respect law enforcement, but remember your rights. When you act in an aggressive or antagonistic way during a confrontation, it [...]
It’s the weekend and your under 21 year old child is having a few friends over to hang out. It’s not uncommon at all for the friends and their friends to “crash” the get together and have booze on them. A little loud music, a car backfire in your quiet neighborhood, some loud laughter and [...]
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 [...]
The right against self-incrimination is in the Bill of Rights, it’s the Fifth Amendment. It is referred to as the right to remain silent. It is a constitutional guarantee that “no person shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself”. This right should be used in all testimony that may [...]