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 [...]
The use of cocaine is a grave addiction that needs to be nipped in the bud if you have any hint that your kids or any family member may be using, possessing, cultivating, trafficking, distributing, selling or manufacturing it. The powder form is snorted and absorbed into the brain within 5 minutes. The high that [...]
Are you being charged with a crime that has involved marijuana? If you are in possession of less than 100 grams in Ohio, it is a minor misdemeanor offense. This means you won't go to jail but will be punished with a maximum fine of $150 and a mandatory driver's license suspension for as little [...]
George Zimmerman's verdict of "not guilty" was inevitable due to the absence of clear facts about the circumstances of Martin’s death. The jury made a fair call in light of the evidence provided, but that the case raised important issues, some of them still unresolved. A good Criminal Defense Attorney in Ohio, can bring the facts [...]
My role as your Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney is to gather evidence in your case, something I give a lot of attention to. Due to Criminal Rule 16, I am able to force the government to turn over all the material evidence, whether it will hurt your case or help it. The Prosecutor will have [...]
We often have thought that the judges in the criminal justice system give the final call on justice in a trial. They decide on if the defendant is guilty and how shall he be sentenced. This is how it is in all the movies and TV shows, right? Truth is, judges really haven't had much [...]
A drunk driving arrest in Ohio is more than a simple embarrassment: drunk driving charges can seriously affect your livelihood by the loss of your professional license or the way to get around town to do business, your financial security and your freedom. If convicted, your driver's license will be suspended; you will have fines [...]
I have had many clients come to me feeling hopeless about the situation they are in. They needed a good Ohio criminal defense attorney. They were arrested with a search warrant that contains misrepresentations. They were nervous, scared and confused and felt that it was their word against law enforcement and there was nothing they [...]
Ohio and every other state say the difference between a state and federal crime is whether you have broken a state or federal law. If you broke a federal law, then you have committed a Federal offense. An investigation for a federal crime is typically initiated by the federal government long before charges are filed. [...]
Because of the internet, it is easier than ever to get information on anyone, including criminal records. These records are just a blip in time, but can have far reaching effects into the future of a person. Here is an example for one man who ran into some trouble with the law when he was [...]