The possession, sale, manufacture or distribution of illegal drugs are all serious criminal charges that can have life-changing consequences. Drug offense convictions in Ohio can preclude student loans, and affect credit and job applications. Every drug crime case is unique, from the circumstances leading up to arrest to the potential punishment if convicted. Small details [...]
There are many criminal defense strategies available after the facts and the circumstances of the case are reviewed, for a criminal defense attorney to use to win. Defendants are innocent until the prosecutor can prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Mistaken Identity: A witnesses identification is not always correct. This happens more often than not. [...]
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 [...]
Criminal defense attorneys defend the rights of all sorts of people, from drug dealers to murderers. Often the general public views them with disparagement, but defense attorneys have an important role. It is the right of every American to have a fair trial, and it is the defense attorney's responsibility to see that it happens. Per the [...]
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 [...]
As you approach a DUI / OVI checkpoint in Ohio, most drivers don't know what to expect thus they are nervous and leery. This can make any person act differently, feel annoyed and demonstrate body language that shows fear, and false guilt giving the officer reasonable suspicion to question you then ultimately leading to an [...]
Everyone makes mistakes. If you are eligible, in Ohio, you will get a second chance by getting your criminal record expunged and nothing will ever again show up when your record is checked. The Ohio Statue states that the offense shall be treated as if it never happened. There are a few exceptions, so it [...]
Everyone knows that when many students go off to college, while living on their own, and away from parental supervision, they begin to explore the boundaries that while exciting – are often dangerous. These include underage drinking, drunk driving, drug experimentation, and beyond. Everyone makes mistakes in life, and young adults attending college, away from home [...]
Be aware that information posted on any social media platform, (facebook, twitter, Instagram, google+, vine, youtube, snapchat, etc) will probably be used in a courtroom if you are under investigation or face criminal charges in Ohio. Often people post pictures, videos and information that will be damaging in a criminal case. When posted, it may [...]
Accused of a violation of the Ohio DUI Law and you are usually charged with:When a driver is accused of violating Ohio's DUI law, they are typically charged with two violations: Being under the influence, requiring the prosecution to prove the driver's ability to operate any vehicle was impaired, to a noticeable degree by alcohol [...]