Your life is turned upside down when you are charged with a criminal misdemeanor or felony charge and you will want the very best criminal defense attorney. Facing criminal charges isn’t the same as trying to fight a traffic ticket. Don't try to do it alone and don't settle for any attorney. You need a criminal attorney [...]
Don't make the mistake of pleading guilty if you have been arrested for a DWI. There is far too much at stake. A good criminal defense attorney will help you. Even the most complicated cases can be won. Things to remember: There must be reasonable suspicion for a traffic stop. Law enforcement must have a reason [...]
If you are out in Ohio this weekend and come to a DUI checkpoint; don't panic. As a criminal defense attorney in Ohio, I have seen clients who were nervous end up incriminating themselves. If you can, without committing a traffic violation, turn around - but ONLY if it can be done safely and not [...]
An arrest and conviction for Driving Under the Influence can have life-changing consequences and can effect your personal and professional life. You can lose your driver license and your job, and your car insurance will most likely get more expensive. It's important that you call the best criminal defense attorney in Ohio to defend you as soon as [...]
As the holidays approach and your college students are coming home, it's common that most suddenly consider themselves adults and feel like the old rules of high school don't apply to them anymore. While I can't help you with a survival guide on how to get through the next few weeks, I can help you with [...]
If you have been arrested for a DUI, or any crime, it’s easy to make a mistake that could spoil your case, especially if it’s your first arrest. Once you are pulled over, the best thing for you to do is remain silent. It’s your right, use it. Law enforcement will ask a lot of [...]
Attorney Scott A. Rubenstein Facing a OUI / DWI charge? You need the best, most experienced criminal defense attorney with a great track record in the court room. Reducing the charges, or dismissal all together is the main objective so you need an attorney who is prepared. There are a variety of effective [...]
Attorney Scott A. Rubenstein Getting an OVI in Ohio is a very serious crime. Your constitutional right is to have the aid of a criminal defense attorney, who will inform you of all your available legal defenses and to represent you in court. Never just assume you will be found guilty of an [...]
A traffic stop, commonly called being pulled over, is a temporary detention of a driver of a vehicle by police to investigate a possible crime or minor violation of law. Being pulled over for one of the following five reasons can also serve as an advantage for officers to get a look inside of your vehicle where contraband could [...]
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 [...]