Unfortunately, mistakes happen and people don't think they have had too much to drink and get behind the wheel and drive. Only later do they realize the alcohol is affecting them more than they thought. Instead of pulling over and figuring out how to get home, they keep driving. What happens if they come to [...]
DUIs, also known as OVIs, are serious charges in Ohio. Whether it’s your first OVI or you’ve already been arrested for drinking and driving in Ohio, you face serious penalties if convicted, including mandatory jail time. Because of the severity of DUI related crimes and their consequences, it’s vital for you to take any of [...]
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 [...]
Make no mistake; an OVI charge will cost money, as well as a suspension of your driver’s license. Insurance rates will go up and your entire educational and/or professional future could hinge on the outcome at trial. An experienced criminal defense attorney needs to handle an OVI case, to file motions, gather evidence and then examine it, [...]
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 [...]
If you are pulled over by police in Ohio and asked to take a breathalyzer or any field sobriety tests, it's in your best interest to refuse it whether you have been drinking or not. When law enforcement pulls a car over and believes that the driver is operating it under the influence of drugs [...]
Scott A. Rubenstein It's Labor Day weekend and law enforcement is out in full force as the last of the"100 deadliest days for teens", the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day comes to an end. Be prepared, stay out of the driver's seat if you plan to even have one drink. The [...]
In Ohio, checkpoints are determined by police where they will set up traffic cones and barricades to stop vehicles and check for suspected drunk drivers. These checkpoints must adhere to many guidelines. For instance, police will check every other vehicle, or every third vehicle, etc. The driver stopped will be checked by the officer for [...]
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 [...]
Scott A. Rubenstein Don't drink and drive! With Uber and Lyft, there is really no excuse to get behind the wheel if you have had too much to drink. However, many of us, feel completely fine after a couple drinks and are able to drive. If you are pulled over and consent to [...]