Most drivers, when approaching a DUI checkpoint are nervous and scared. As a criminal defense attorney, I want everyone to know how important it is to understand your rights when it comes to facing potential interactions with law enforcement. Checkpoints are posted before in the news, on social media, etc and are in place to find and stop drunk [...]
As a criminal defense attorney, it's clear many people do not know what their rights are.The Fourth Amendment helps protect the privacy of every American citizen, regardless of age, gender, or race. Under it, police must have reasonable suspicion to search homes, make arrests, and take other actions. In many cases, they also require a [...]
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 [...]
If you have been charged with an OUI, OVI, DUI, DWI, know that with the best criminal defense attorney in Ohio, there are plenty of ways to challenge and beat the charge. First and most important: Plead Not-Guilty, otherwise you will be giving up your right to challenge the charge. Your attorney will request a [...]
University investigations in Ohio under Title IX have changed in the past few years due to pressure from the U.S. Department of Education. The accused has less rights - some colleges have gone so far as to take away the right to even cross-examine the accuser. The best criminal defense attorney will work tirelessly gathering evidence to prove that [...]
You are not under arrest if you are pulled over, however, you are under the control of law enforcement. Your only requirement is to show your driver's license, insurance and vehicle registration. That is all. Often, police will start asking questions - where have you been and where are you going are commonly asked. Don't [...]
Posting all the time on all social media platforms is a great way get caught and convicted of a crime because police can use your own posts against you. Even innocent online conversations, often meant as a defense mechanism, can be misinterpreted and twisted by both the authorities and the media. A good criminal defense attorney will tell [...]
You have been arrested. You have a pending criminal case. Your life is turned upside down and you will want the very best criminal defense attorney. Now you are faced with the decision of whom to hire to represent you. Facing criminal charges isn’t the same as trying to fight a traffic ticket. Don’t try [...]
Do not drink and drive or let your friends / family do so, ever. Put together an exit plan from parties using a designated driver, uber, taxi, etc. There are plenty of options because even one drink can get you in trouble. Expect police throughout the state of Ohio to be ramped up for New [...]
Too often people make the mistake of pleading guilty for a criminal or traffic charge. Don't do it. The criminal justice system is designed for you to plead “Not Guilty.” In America you are considered innocent until the prosecutor can prove you guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The best criminal defense attorney can help you. Even the most [...]