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 [...]
Do you know your rights if the police are knocking at your door? Would you be prepared for this situation? As a criminal defense attorney in Ohio, your best response is to open the door, slightly, and be polite but it is your right to refuse entry. The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution [...]
Attorney Scott A. Rubenstein Facing a OUI / DWI charge? You need the best, most experienced criminal defense attorney with a great track record in the court room. Reducing the charges, or dismissal all together is the main objective so you need an attorney who is prepared. There are a variety of effective [...]
If you or someone you know has been accused, arrested, jailed or charged with a crime, you are still presumed innocent. You are only convicted when/if the prosecution proves that the crime was committed beyond a reasonable doubt. The United States Supreme Court says that you, as the accused, do not have to prove anything [...]
Attorney Scott A. Rubenstein Getting an OVI in Ohio is a very serious crime. Your constitutional right is to have the aid of a criminal defense attorney, who will inform you of all your available legal defenses and to represent you in court. Never just assume you will be found guilty of an [...]
Fighting the charges of Operating a Vehicle After Underage Consumption can be an uphill battle but an experienced criminal defense attorney in Ohio can put together a good defense and increase the chances of protecting your future from these charges. Ohio is a Zero Tolerance state for underage drinking and driving and to be charged [...]
All kids make mistakes; they don't have the wisdom or emotional maturity to make good decisions all the time. Despite good parenting and good schools, mistakes happen that lead to charges being filed. Good kids make bad decisions all the time and if you are a parent and find yourself in this situation the best [...]
Do you know your constitutional rights? Would you be afraid to claim them if you were arrested? If you are pulled over for a DUI/OVI, do you know what you should do? Often, people come to me and either don't know them or were too intimidated by law enforcement to use them. Anyone that is [...]
No matter the offense, a criminal conviction will have long lasting backlash. The conviction shows up on background checks, can effect a professional license, student financial aid and beyond. A DWI / OVI is one of the more common charges and the consequences of conviction are harsh, whether it's a person's first time or not. [...]
Most importantly, don't drink and drive, because truthfully that is the only way you will absolutely avoid a DWI in Ohio. However, it is not illegal to drink alcohol and drive, but it must be a moderate amount over a reasonable period of time. Always make sure your car is in good working order - [...]