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What to Do Next If You’ve Been Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter

An involuntary manslaughter charge is unlike almost any other criminal case. You’re facing serious felony consequences for a death you never intended to cause. The grief, the guilt, and the fear of what comes next can make it hard to think clearly at exactly the moment when your decisions matter most.  What a defendant does… read more

Prosecution vs. Defense: An Educational Guide

Criminal cases involve two opposing sides with different responsibilities. The prosecution represents the government and seeks to prove the criminal charges, while the defense represents the person accused of committing the offense. Although both sides participate in the same proceedings, their roles, responsibilities, and burdens are different. Understanding the distinction between the prosecution and defense… read more

If the Police Want To Talk to You, Does It Mean You’re a Suspect?

Getting a call from a police officer or detective can immediately make you wonder whether you are under investigation. The officer may simply say they want to ask a few questions or invite you to come to the station for an interview without explaining why. Police contact does not automatically mean you are suspected of… read more

Charged With a DUI in Northern Kentucky? Here’s What Happens Next

Kentucky handles the immediate aftermath of a DUI arrest differently from many states. After an arrest, you may face a mandatory period in custody, chemical testing, and booking before being released. From there, the case moves into the court system, beginning with arraignment and eventually proceeding to pretrial hearings and discovery. What Happens Immediately After… read more

The Ultimate Guide to Ohio’s Driver License Point System

Ohio uses a point system to track dangerous driving behavior, and understanding how it works is the first step in protecting your license. Points are added to your driving record after you are convicted of certain traffic offenses, not simply because you received a ticket. If a ticket is dismissed, reduced to a no-point offense,… read more

What Are the Consequences of Being Held in Contempt of Court?

Courts rely on people following their orders and complying with the rules that govern judicial proceedings. When someone deliberately disregards those requirements or interferes with a court’s ability to conduct its business, the judge may use contempt powers to address the conduct. In Ohio, being held in criminal contempt can result in fines, jail time,… read more

Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers Explains What Changes When You Cross Between Ohio and Kentucky

For people who live in Northern Kentucky or Greater Cincinnati, crossing the Ohio River is part of everyday life. You may live on one side of the river, work on the other, and travel back and forth several times in a single week. What can be easy to overlook is that crossing the bridge also… read more

Federal Firearm Rights Restoration: What Ohio and Kentucky Residents Need To Know

Federal law has long allowed certain people subject to federal firearm restrictions to seek relief under 18 U.S.C. § 925(c). However, the application process was effectively unavailable to individuals for decades after Congress stopped funding the agency responsible for processing applications. The new Federal Firearm Rights Restoration (FFRR) program creates a working application process administered… read more

What Does a Dismissal Without Prejudice Mean?

Hearing that your criminal case has been dismissed is usually an enormous relief for defendants, but not all dismissals are the same, and what happens after depends on the type. A person may walk out of the courthouse believing their case is over for good, but this isn’t always the case. This is why it’s… read more

Top 5 Weirdest Laws in the State of Ohio

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