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 [...]
If you are stopped on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ohio, do you know your rights? Your actions at the time of your traffic stop could mean the difference between a jail sentence and walking away from this incident with no consequences. You should be prepared in the event that you are pulled over [...]
Happy Opening Day! One of the best days in Cincinnati but also one of the busiest for law enforcement. It's a long day of drinking beer that can lead to poor decisions and mistakes. From public intoxication, alcohol intoxication, disorderly conduct to a DUI, today is a popular day for trouble. However, in Ohio appearing [...]
DUI checkpoints are planned by police in which they will set up traffic cones and barricades to stop vehicles and check for suspected drunk drivers. There is a specific sequence that must be established before beginning the checkpoint. For instance, police will check every other vehicle, or every third vehicle, etc. The driver stopped will [...]
The best thing to do if you are out and having a drink is to call an Uber or a taxi to get you home. But, many people believe they are fine to drive and then are pulled over. You have rights and you need to know them. It's not necessary to speak with law [...]
Happy Halloween weekend. While the kids are trick or treating, it’s inevitable that the high school and college students will find a way to celebrate as well. While the drinking age is 21 in Ohio, there are exceptions everyone should be aware of: Consent from a legal guardian in or on a private, non-alcohol selling [...]
This month in Cincinnati, with the Sam Dubose situation, we saw how quickly things can get out of hand when you are pulled over by law enforcement. It's important to know what you are allowed and not allowed to do at a traffic stop, and everyone needs to know their rights. There aren't many people who [...]
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 [...]
Even the innocent can be made to look guilty if too much is said during an arrest. If you are arrested, whether you are guilty of the crime or not, the best and only thing you should tell the police is that you wish to call your criminal defense attorney. Stay calm and be polite - [...]