If you drink and drive, no matter how conservatively, there is a real possibility that you could be stopped, arrested and convicted of drunk driving. Many people do not realize how few drinks it takes to exceed the legal standard blood alcohol content (BAC). For the average sized person, three or four drinks could easily place [...]
If you or someone you know is ever charged with driving while under the influence, you need the very best criminal defense attorney to protect your rights. Too many mistakes can be made by law enforcement at a traffic stop and a criminal defense attorney will be able to determine if the steps taken before [...]
The Department of Education has issued new, Interim Guidance on how colleges should handle allegations and investigations of sexual misconduct on campus. It is slightly more protective of the rights of accused students and permits colleges to have more choice in how to handle investigations. However, the Interim Guidance is not an order for schools to change [...]
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, [...]
Underage drinking in Ohio is a serious crime. The state prohibits anyone under that age of 21 from possessing, consuming or being under the influence of alcohol. Being charged with underage consumption is a familiar situation at many Ohio colleges. Holding an alcoholic beverage and/or being intoxicated in a public place is enough to sustain the [...]
The very best way to avoid a DUI this Fourth of July weekend is to not drink and drive. However, this weekend family and friends will gather for barbecues and pool parties to celebrate. Unfortunately, law enforcement sees the holiday weekend as one with a high volume of DUI-related arrests and accidents, and as a criminal defense [...]
If charged with a criminal offense in Ohio, the biggest mistakes to be avoided so that the situation doesn't get worse are: Having a conversation with police: One of the biggest mistakes to avoid when charged with a crime in Ohio (or anywhere) is speaking with law enforcement. It's important to be polite and truthful [...]
Crimes are committed every single day in America. Most of these charges are based on truth and are deserving of a conviction. However, out of millions of charges, there is always a chance that accusations may be false. Everyone has heard the term "innocent until proven guilty," but that does not always mean that someone [...]
Drug trafficking is a serious offense in the state of Ohio. You may have to spend a significant amount of time in jail and pay a substantial fine if convicted. If you are found to offer, sell, or distribute drugs close to a school or kids, then the offense is treated even more harshly. Laws dealing with drug possession [...]
Charged with a DUI in Ohio? Think there is no way to beat the charges? Call an aggressive criminal defense attorney as soon as possible and learn how you can protect your freedom and your future. Your employment now, opportunities in the future, auto insurance, criminal record, education and more are at risk and you must [...]