August 13, 2026 | Ohio Law
Ohio has been a state for more than 200 years. In that time, lawmakers have filled the books with thousands of statutes and local ordinances. Most of them make perfect sense. However, a handful have not aged well at all, and some read as if they belong in a comedy sketch rather than a legal… read more
July 21, 2026 | Domestic Violence
A Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO) is a court order used in some states to prohibit contact with an alleged victim during a criminal case. However, Ohio does not use the term “DANCO.” Instead, Ohio courts may prohibit contact between a defendant and an alleged victim through no-contact conditions of release or, in some… read more
July 15, 2026 | Criminal Defense
In criminal cases, the pressure to move quickly can feel extremely stressful for the defendant. Prosecutors and judges often push to move things along so that they can keep cases moving through the court system efficiently. However, going to trial before your defense is ready can be far more damaging than asking for additional time…. read more
July 15, 2026 | DUI/OVI
Kentucky’s DUI law changed on July 15, 2026, and the changes affect more than just the penalties associated with a DUI conviction. Senate Bill 66 amended several DUI-related statutes, including Kentucky’s implied consent law, the state’s DUI statute, and the law governing preliminary roadside breath tests. One of the most significant changes involves how Kentucky… read more
July 10, 2026 | Criminal Defense
Ohio law organizes felony offenses into five degrees, with first-degree felonies being the most serious and fifth-degree the least. Fourth-degree felonies sit toward the lower end of that scale, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a big deal to be charged with one. A fourth-degree felony conviction in Ohio can mean prison time, thousands of… read more
July 9, 2026 | News
Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers has been named Best Attorney and received Silver for Best Law Firm in the LinkNKY Readers’ Choice 2026 Awards. We are grateful to everyone who voted for us and appreciate the trust our clients and the Northern Kentucky community continue to place in our firm. From our… read more
July 8, 2026 | News
Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers is proud to announce that we have been named a Winner in CityBeat’s Best of Cincinnati 2026, earning top honors in both the Attorney and Law Firm categories. Receiving recognition in one category is an incredible honor. Winning both is especially meaningful because the awards are decided… read more
July 3, 2026 | Criminal Defense
Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming. You may have questions about your rights, the potential consequences of a conviction, and whether hiring a lawyer is the right decision. The good news is that an initial legal consultation gives you an opportunity to understand your situation and learn about your options before moving forward. Many people… read more
June 29, 2026 | News
Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers was recently featured by Spectrum News 1 to discuss an important Ohio Supreme Court decision involving firearm rights restoration for individuals with certain domestic violence convictions. During the interview, attorney Joe Suhre explained what the ruling in State v. Heffley means—and, just as importantly, what it does… read more
June 22, 2026 | Gun Laws
On June 18, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in United States v. Hemani, limiting how the federal government can apply the firearm ban for people who use controlled substances. The case involved 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3), which bars people who are “unlawful users” of controlled substances from possessing firearms. The ruling… read more
