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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
No matter the offense, a criminal conviction will have long lasting backlash. The conviction shows up on background checks, can effect a professional license, student financial aid and beyond. A DWI / OVI is one of the more common charges and the consequences of conviction are harsh, whether it's a person's first time or not. [...]
The way our criminal justice system works in America is a person is innocent until proven guilty. However, it is possible for an innocent person to be aided with a disastrous defense and convicted of a crime. The system is not perfect, so it is of utmost importance that you hire an experienced criminal defense [...]
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 [...]
Ever have the police knocking at your door? Pretty scary, innocent of any crime or not. Everyone needs to be prepared for this situation, should it happen at your home. You have an obligation to understand your rights and make informed decisions when dealing with the law. The best criminal defense attorney will tell you [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Have a friend in Colorado that you want to send you some marijuana? You may want to think twice. The rate of intercepted shipments containing pot has risen 20% in the past year with over 2500 arrests and indictments. There are many creative ways to package and ship marijuana, but law enforcement has caught on [...]