If you are out in Ohio this weekend and come to a DUI checkpoint; don't panic. As a criminal defense attorney in Ohio, I have seen clients who were nervous end up incriminating themselves. If you can, without committing a traffic violation, turn around - but ONLY if it can be done safely and not [...]
Attorney Scott A. Rubenstein A drunk driving conviction is a simple piece of paper that can turn your life into a nightmare. You can lose your freedom, your property, your job, your family and your reputation — all because you were accused of a DUI. The best criminal defense attorney's main objective will be [...]
An arrest and conviction for Driving Under the Influence can have life-changing consequences and can effect your personal and professional life. You can lose your driver license and your job, and your car insurance will most likely get more expensive. It's important that you call the best criminal defense attorney in Ohio to defend you as soon as [...]
Every night, all over the world, thousands of people are stopped by law enforcement and are automatically asked if they are under the influence of alcohol. As an experienced criminal defense attorney, I see mistakes made by drivers all the time. You might just be driving home from an event, where you may have had a glass of wine, and [...]
Attorney Scott A. Rubenstein The best way to stay out of trouble with the law is to refrain from drinking and driving. Have a number handy to a cab company, uber, a friend or bring a designated driver along with you. However, there are times, after only a drink or two, you are [...]
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 [...]
Possession of marijuana in Ohio is nothing to take lightly. Even the most minor conviction can have long time effects that will make problems in your life for years to come. From getting an education to finding a good job, if you’re convicted of a drug offense, you’ll feel the stigma of that for many years. An aggressive [...]
Inevitably, most college students drink and most of them are under the age of 21. Underage alcohol consumption and/or possession is one of the most common criminal charges for young people in Ohio. This one mistake can have devastating and irreversible consequences. Especially if the student chooses to drive and is pulled over. While I [...]
Never plead guilty to DUI charges before you speak to an experienced criminal defense attorney in Ohio. If you were arrested for a DUI, you and your attorney will need to get the information about the case against you, first. There may be ways to keep your driver's license and potentially avoid a criminal record, and [...]
Attorney Scott A. Rubenstein If you are arrested for a DUI in Ohio, you will have to appear before a judge for arraignment where you will be formally charged with a crime. You either need to respond to the charge by pleading guilty or not guilty. Most importantly, you have the right to [...]