Be aware that information posted on any social media platform, (facebook, twitter, Instagram, google+, vine, youtube, snapchat, etc) will probably be used in a courtroom if you are under investigation or face criminal charges in Ohio. Often people post pictures, videos and information that will be damaging in a criminal case. When posted, it may [...]
The right against self-incrimination is in the Bill of Rights, it’s the Fifth Amendment. It is referred to as the right to remain silent. It is a constitutional guarantee that “no person shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself”. This right should be used in all testimony that may [...]
Accused of a violation of the Ohio DUI Law and you are usually charged with:When a driver is accused of violating Ohio's DUI law, they are typically charged with two violations: Being under the influence, requiring the prosecution to prove the driver's ability to operate any vehicle was impaired, to a noticeable degree by alcohol [...]
The use of cocaine is a grave addiction that needs to be nipped in the bud if you have any hint that your kids or any family member may be using, possessing, cultivating, trafficking, distributing, selling or manufacturing it. The powder form is snorted and absorbed into the brain within 5 minutes. The high that [...]
The drinking age in Ohio is 21 and consumption of alcohol by anyone under 21 is illegal with the following exceptions: on private, non alcohol-selling premises, with consent of a legal guardian -- for example, with legal guardian’s permission at a party, or for religious purposes – for example, drinking wine with religious ceremony, or for [...]
They're somewhere every weekend in Ohio. Do you know your rights if you happen to come upon a DUI Checkpoint? There are several guidelines per a 1990 US Supreme Court Ruling and failure of any of these can only strengthen the Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney's case for you against the state. The location of [...]
Thursday is the 4th of July and many of you will, no doubt, turn it into a long weekend of fun, family, friends and parties, both private and public. The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be out in full force, even conducting a DUI Checkpoint somewhere in Hamilton County on Friday night (TBA). You should [...]
We have all, at one time or another driven over the speed limit, made an unlawful u-turn, parked our car outside of the parking "spot", or tailgated. However, reckless driving is a serious offense and may result in severe consequences and we will find ourselves in need of the best criminal defense attorney in Ohio. [...]
My role as your Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney is to gather evidence in your case, something I give a lot of attention to. Due to Criminal Rule 16, I am able to force the government to turn over all the material evidence, whether it will hurt your case or help it. The Prosecutor will have [...]
They're home! Your college student children are home for the summer. Try to remember how it was when you came home after a year away at college. They expect no rules. Come and go as they please. Most kids in college drink, there is no way around it. Trying to pretend they don't is foolish. [...]