Do you know your rights if the police are knocking at your door? Would you be prepared for this situation? Any criminal defense attorney in Ohio, will tell you that your best response is to open the door, slightly, and be polite but it is your right to refuse entry. The Fourth Amendment of [...]
When you are facing criminal charges in Ohio, there are steps you can take to improve your chances of avoiding a conviction and a substantial sentence. There are also mistakes you might make that would significantly impede the ability of a successful defense at trial. Some of these mistakes are: Running from the police [...]
College students who are charged with crimes can face consequences that go far beyond spending the night in jail. Many people do not realize that a criminal conviction or guilty plea will result in a permanent criminal record, which can affect your child's college career, including internships as well as applying for a job [...]
Don’t drink and drive. If you go out and are drinking alcohol, have a designated driver or prepare to use Uber, Lyft or a taxi service. If you have never been convicted of an OVI, you can’t imagine and understand the consequences of having an OVI conviction on your record. It can impact your entire [...]
Due Process essentially is the rights afforded to private citizens in protecting them from erroneous or unsupportable attempts to “deprive them of life, liberty, and happiness”. Through legal precedents, the rights afforded citizens regarding the federal government in the Bill of Rights has been extended to protect citizens from state governments as well. The most [...]
Before you decide to plead guilty, consider: YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO AN ATTORNEYIf you are considering the guilty plea because you don't know how to fight the charges, you don't have to - you have the right to the best criminal defense attorney in Ohio and it is his job to help you fight. [...]
Should you hire a criminal defense attorney? The obvious downside is the potential costs and fees associated with hiring a lawyer. However, in many cases, the fee of a good criminal defense attorney is minimal compared to the life-altering costs that can result from not having the best possible defense. 1. Scott Rubenstein Understands the [...]
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 option, or not. [...]
Misdemeanors are less serious charges than felonies. Many criminal offenses and almost all traffic offenses are classified as misdemeanors under Ohio law. Misdemeanors are categorized by degree, with a first-degree misdemeanor being most serious and minor misdemeanors being the least. In spite of the fact that these charges are considered less serious, they still can [...]
The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects all Americans from being forced to say anything which could help the government convict. You have a right not to answer law enforcement when asked questions such as these: Have you been drinking tonight? Where are you coming from? Where are you going? Do you know how fast [...]