DUI / Field Sobriety Tests Have you been pulled over? How were you driving? If there was an accident, you will have to provide a proper explanation for why it happened because the first thing prosecutors will assume is that it was because of alcohol. Many times an accident occurs that was the fault of [...]
We often have thought that the judges in the criminal justice system give the final call on justice in a trial. They decide on if the defendant is guilty and how shall he be sentenced. This is how it is in all the movies and TV shows, right? Truth is, judges really haven't had much [...]
So, you were pulled over - it does not instantly mean you are going to jail. Somehow, Law Enforcement has reason to believe you have just violated some law or another and they probably just want to question you. But, you should know your rights. Guilty of the crime you are being arrested for or [...]
A drunk driving arrest in Ohio is more than a simple embarrassment: drunk driving charges can seriously affect your livelihood by the loss of your professional license or the way to get around town to do business, your financial security and your freedom. If convicted, your driver's license will be suspended; you will have fines [...]
Because of the internet, it is easier than ever to get information on anyone, including criminal records. These records are just a blip in time, but can have far reaching effects into the future of a person. Here is an example for one man who ran into some trouble with the law when he was [...]
The holiday parties are underway. Sometimes there are more than one in a night. A glass of wine at the first party, then on to the next for another quick drink. everyone processes alcohol differently. What causes one person to feel tipsy may have little effect on someone else. What causes one person to register [...]
Everyone, it seems, is taking a prescribed pill for something. Some of these pills are more dangerous than others. Blood pressure pills won’t be much of a problem. What about Percocet or Xanax? How about Prozac or common ADHD medicines? These can cause some problems. Occasionally, prescription pills can make appear like you have been [...]
IF you ever see the blue/red lights behind you and were to get pulled over; know this, the officer will be observing your driving behavior at THAT moment for anything unusual: attempting to flee; responding slowly or failing to respond to the stop command; swerving abruptly; stopping suddenly or striking the curb or another object [...]
Last month, an Ohio college football player was arrested during a routine traffic stop. Now he faces a drug charge. This is the perfect example of how things can escalate beyond the simple traffic violation in Ohio. Because of this, you, as a driver in Ohio must be familiar with your automobile rights and possible [...]
Informants. They aid law enforcement and we hear about them all the time and know that they are out there. We hear about them on TV shows, movies, and the news stations report on arrests being made based on an “anonymous” tip. How important are informants and do they hold as much weight as they [...]