College students who are charged with crimes can face consequences that go far beyond spending the night in jail. Many people do not realize that a criminal conviction or guilty plea will result in a permanent criminal record, which can affect your child's college career, including internships as well as applying for a job [...]
With a few more weeks left in the holiday season of 2019, there are still plenty of parties to attend. If you aren’t careful you might end up with a charge of driving under the influence as you drive home from one of these celebrations. Criminal defense attorneys are busy right now because drinking and [...]
Whether you have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony offense, a permanent criminal record can make it difficult to move on with your life. Law enforcement and the prosecution have already begun building a case against you if you have been arrested. It is essential that you contact an aggressive criminal defense attorney to take prompt action [...]
Don’t drink and drive. If you go out and are drinking alcohol, have a designated driver or prepare to use Uber, Lyft or a taxi service. If you have never been convicted of an OVI, you can’t imagine and understand the consequences of having an OVI conviction on your record. It can impact your entire [...]
If you've been arrested for drunk driving it can result in severe penalties. Not only could you serve jail time, pay expensive fines and get your driver’s licenses suspended, but you could have a DUI on your permanent record. It's all very daunting but remember with the best criminal defense attorney at your side that [...]
Due Process essentially is the rights afforded to private citizens in protecting them from erroneous or unsupportable attempts to “deprive them of life, liberty, and happiness”. Through legal precedents, the rights afforded citizens regarding the federal government in the Bill of Rights has been extended to protect citizens from state governments as well. The most [...]
Before you decide to plead guilty, consider: YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO AN ATTORNEYIf you are considering the guilty plea because you don't know how to fight the charges, you don't have to - you have the right to the best criminal defense attorney in Ohio and it is his job to help you fight. [...]
Should you hire a criminal defense attorney? The obvious downside is the potential costs and fees associated with hiring a lawyer. However, in many cases, the fee of a good criminal defense attorney is minimal compared to the life-altering costs that can result from not having the best possible defense. 1. Scott Rubenstein Understands the [...]
Being involved in any criminal prosecution is scary. It’s important to make smart decisions because the consequences can be far-reaching and hard to overcome. Contact an experienced criminal defense attorney that will have only your best interests and can advise you as to whether you should take a plea bargain if you are given the option, or not. [...]
It's Summertime and the "livin' is easy". Underage college students are home and are probably having a beer or two with their friends. If under 18 and in the possession of or found purchasing alcohol, they could face up to $250 fine and/or up to 30 days in jail. Age 18-21 the fine could be [...]