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 [...]
Do not drink and drive or let your friends / family do so, ever. Put together an exit plan from parties using a designated driver, uber, taxi, etc. There are plenty of options because even one drink can get you in trouble. Expect police throughout the state of Ohio to be ramped up for New [...]
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I have just read to you? With these rights [...]
Was there a legal reason that you were pulled over? You don’t have to be pulled over for a suspicion of driving under the influence to end up being arrested for a DUI. The stop is only legal IF law enforcement has a REASONABLE suspicion that you were performing ANY traffic violation. If there is [...]
There has been an increase in DUI arrests for suspected use of marijuana now that medical marijuana is legal in Ohio, and it will only increase more. The penalties faced for being under the influence of marijuana are the same as under the influence of alcohol. If you are stopped, you will need the best [...]
Making mistakes when arrested for a DUI is easy. Unfortunately, the smallest mistake can spoil your case. Everyone has rights and you should know them. Most importantly, once you have been pulled over, the best thing for you to do is remain silent. Law enforcement will ask a lot of questions and you only have [...]
It's Labor Day weekend and the summer celebrations continue. Many will be going downtown to the fireworks on the river on Sunday night, others will be celebrating with backyard parties and poolside barbecues. It's the last hurrah for summer and law enforcement doubles up and is on high alert to watch for drunk drivers. As a [...]
Many people think that just because they have been charged with driving under the influence, they have few options to get out of a DUI arrest, and little choice but to plead guilty to the charge. Even if they have failed a DUI sobriety test, believing that you have no chance of getting out of a DUI offense [...]
Attorney Scott A. Rubenstein Being wrongly accused of a crime, or worse, wrongly charged of a crime and put into jail is scary and happens more often than you think. Witnesses identify the wrong person all the time. If you find yourself or a loved one in a situation such as this, the [...]
Possession of marijuana in Ohio is nothing to take lightly. Even the most minor conviction can have long time effects that will make problems in your life for years to come. From getting an education to finding a good job, if you’re convicted of a drug offense, you’ll feel the stigma of that for many years. An aggressive [...]