In order for incriminating evidence to be admissible at trial, the police must provide a suspect with the Miranda warnings prior to obtaining any evidence. In 1966, the Supreme Court found that police officers need to do this in order to safeguard a person’s right not to self incriminate. The Right to Remain Silent – You [...]
Scott Rubenstein offers experienced legal advice and representation in the following areas: DUI, Sex Crimes, White Collar Crimes, Drug Crimes, Violent Crimes, Federal Crimes, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Crimes, Theft Crimes, Property Crimes, BMV Suspensions, Hit & Run, Warrants, Probation Violations, and Sealing Records/Expungements and other criminal matters. If you or your family member is charged [...]
In Ohio, expungement is the same as sealing a record. It is a legal process provided under Section 2953 of the Ohio Revised Code that allows one to have any and all references to a prior criminal conviction cleared and their court file sealed. The result of this process is as if you were never convicted [...]
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 to begin protecting your rights. The best criminal defense attorney will begin building your defense. Witnesses will be consulted, police records reviewed, video [...]
If you've been arrested or charged with a crime, you need the immediate assistance of a criminal defense lawyer. He/she can explain your rights in all stages of the legal process and help make the difference between a reduced plea bargain or dismissal and a jail sentence. You need someone fighting for your rights that [...]
Criminal Defense Attorney because none of us would "want to be defined by the very worst thing we ever did". When it comes down to it a lot of the people needing defense counsel are good people that made one mistake, had too many drinks or had a bad day and reacted wrong for something. Because everyone is [...]
If you or someone you love is facing disastrous penalties or time in prison, you need to have the very best criminal defense attorney fighting for your rights. No one criminal case is exactly like another, criminal defense attorneys are trained to pick out the special portions of each case that make them unique. In addition, [...]
If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime that you did not commit, it can be mind-boggling. We assume that we will not be accused of doing things we did not do and that the legal system guarantees that we won't be falsely convicted. Unfortunately, false accusations are more common than [...]
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 [...]
The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution gives you the right to remain silent and not speak to law enforcement. In Ohio, you must give your name, birthday and address if they have legitimate grounds you have committed a crime. You do not have to say anything else but that you want to call a [...]