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 [...]
Attorney Scott A. Rubenstein In America, everyone is considered innocent until proven guilty. However, we can be arrested due to probably cause, a complicated and very involved concept. The Fourth Amendment provides that "no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause." What determines probably cause? Police Training: If law enforcement recognizes something going [...]
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 [...]
Basically, a person with any amount of alcohol in their system is a candidate for a drunk driving citation and if there is an accident, would be 100% at fault and responsible no matter who caused it. No one is protected from being labeled a drunken driver. And, no matter how little you drink, the [...]
It's that time of year again - when employers are putting together parties to celebrate the holidays with their employees. They are usually big events with food, drink and fun. Everyone wants to have fun, let loose and forget about the day to day work but companies need to remember that they can be held [...]
If you have been arrested and charged with a criminal offense it is important for you to know your rights. As a citizen of the United States, you have rights to how you can be treated by police and all throughout your court process. In Ohio, you need a criminal defense attorney to understand your [...]
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 [...]
Our justice system calls for defense for any person who is charged with a crime, including a DUI and an OVI. If you have been charged with drinking while driving, you need a good criminal defense attorney to protect your driver’s license, to stay out of jail, and your freedom. An experienced attorney in Ohio [...]
Tonight, as you enjoy a couple glasses of wine with your friends, you probably aren't even worried that you could be pulled over on your way home. It wouldn't matter anyway because you are fine. It is just a couple glasses of wine. But, tonight could be the night you see the flashing red and [...]
It’s the weekend and your under 21 year old child is having a few friends over to hang out. It’s not uncommon at all for the friends and their friends to “crash” the get together and have booze on them. A little loud music, a car backfire in your quiet neighborhood, some loud laughter and [...]