First and foremost, the most serious mistake anyone can make is driving under the influence of too much alcohol. Judgement is impaired and a decision made that can be costly, even fatal. Three biggest mistakes any driver can make if pulled over by law enforcement: 1. Taking a field sobriety test. Law enforcement needs a traffic [...]
Almost everyone uses social media, whether on a computer or their smartphone. Law enforcement knows this and facebook, twitter, instagram, snapchat, etc. become a major tool and anyone charged with a crime must take caution immediately as the social media platforms that were used can and will be used against him. One of the first things [...]
I often hear errors from clients about DUI charges. Make no mistake; a DUI charge will cost money, as well as a suspension of the driver’s license. Insurance rates will go up and and entire educational and/ or professional future could hinge on the outcome at trial. An experienced criminal defense attorney needs to handle [...]
If your son or daughter is in college and has been caught with drugs, you must find the most experienced criminal defense attorney you can. Drug charges can be the one of the biggest problems for students. If he/she is charged with a drug crime then convicted they could lose their financial aid, expelled from [...]
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 [...]
It is illegal in Ohio to supply alcohol to a minor, EXCEPT: Under the supervision of a parent, adult spouse, or legal guardian Under a physician's order During a religious participation As the holiday season approaches, underage kids come back home from college, and expect to enjoy spirits with their friends from high school in [...]
You are taken into custody when you are arrested. You are not free to leave. There are times, however, you aren't arrested, but you are detained or held for questioning for a short time if law enforcement has reason to believe you might be involved in a crime. Either way, you have rights and you [...]
As a criminal defense attorney, entirely too often, I have students call me who surrendered their 4th and 5th Amendment rights to law enforcement. If you are approached by law enforcement, and you are at a party, you need to know your rights and responsibilities. If you are a college student and are drinking under age [...]
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 [...]
Many of us drink socially and all of us can find ourselves facing a DUI charge. Unfortunately, Ohio has some of the strictest drunk driving laws in the country. First time offenders can face 180 days in jail , $1000 in fees, loss of driver's license for up to three years and enhanced penalties for [...]