Social Media Evidence

Almost everyone uses social media, whether on a computer or their smartphone. Law enforcement knows this and facebook, twitter, instagram, snapchat, etc. become a major tool and anyone charged with a crime must take caution immediately as the social media platforms that were used can and will be used against him. One of the first things [...]

Choosing A Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal defense attorneys defend the rights of all sorts of people, from drug dealers to murderers. Often the general public views them with disparagement, but defense attorneys have an important role. It is the right of every American to have a fair trial, and it is the defense attorney's responsibility to see that it happens.  Per the [...]

DUI & Social Media, The New Informant

Social Media has become a prevalent part of our lives. Tweeting, Instagramming, Snapchatting, YouTubing and updating your status on Facebook are just some of  our daily routines and unfortunately leads to incredible amounts of over-sharing of personal information which more often than not becomes evidence in criminal investigations. As a criminal defense attorney in Ohio, I can tell [...]

Juvenile Crime

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 [...]

Why You Need the Best Criminal Defense Attorney in Ohio

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 [...]

Obstruction of Justice in Ohio

If you have been charged with obstruction of justice, here in Ohio, it is serious and a conviction can carry with it a variety of severe penalties, including job loss, loss of reputation, fines and up to five years in prison. Maximum 20 years in prison if the obstruction was part of a drug trafficking case. [...]

The Importance of a Criminal Defense Attorney

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 [...]

What To Expect From the Best Criminal Defense Attorney

You will need the best criminal defense attorney to help you fight any criminal charges.  The facts of your case will be reviewed,  law enforcement's arrest report will be scrutinized, witnesses gathered and be your advocate during court hearings.  Beyond defending all your rights, criminal defense attorneys are able to negotiate with prosecutors to possibly [...]

Social Media Used Against You

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 [...]

Falsely Accused?

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 [...]

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