You have been arrested. You have a pending criminal case. Your life is turned upside down and you will want the very best criminal defense attorney. Now you are faced with the decision of whom to hire to represent you. Facing criminal charges isn’t the same as trying to fight a traffic ticket. Don’t try [...]
Too often people make the mistake of pleading guilty for a criminal or traffic charge. Don't do it. The criminal justice system is designed for you to plead “Not Guilty.” In America you are considered innocent until the prosecutor can prove you guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The best criminal defense attorney can help you. Even the most [...]
The holiday season is upon us and most of us have back to back parties to celebrate. Everyone should enjoy the season, and everyone should have, plugged into their phones, the many options to keep from drinking and driving. Ohio has stiff penalties for drivers caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI). Be [...]
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I have just read to you? With these rights [...]
A person can be charged with resisting arrest in Ohio if he forcefully resisted or interfered with an officer arresting someone else. The arrest must be legal - law enforcement can not just arrest a person because of a bad attitude. There must be probably cause and in a court of law the officer must [...]
DUI checkpoints are planned by police in which they will set up traffic cones and barricades to stop vehicles and check for suspected drunk drivers. There is a specific sequence that must be established before beginning the checkpoint. For instance, police will check every other vehicle, or every third vehicle, etc. The driver stopped will [...]
Was there a legal reason that you were pulled over? You don’t have to be pulled over for a suspicion of driving under the influence to end up being arrested for a DUI. The stop is only legal IF law enforcement has a REASONABLE suspicion that you were performing ANY traffic violation. If there is [...]
There has been an increase in DUI arrests for suspected use of marijuana now that medical marijuana is legal in Ohio, and it will only increase more. The penalties faced for being under the influence of marijuana are the same as under the influence of alcohol. If you are stopped, you will need the best [...]
Making mistakes when arrested for a DUI is easy. Unfortunately, the smallest mistake can spoil your case. Everyone has rights and you should know them. Most importantly, once you have been pulled over, the best thing for you to do is remain silent. Law enforcement will ask a lot of questions and you only have [...]
The best criminal defense attorney will tell you that you absolutely have the right to say "no" to a search of your vehicle, if you were stopped for a regular traffic infraction. The mere fact that law enforcement has a reasonable reason to stop a driver does not give him the right to investigate anything else within the "scope [...]