September 24, 2020 | Criminal Defense

Cincinnati police officers arrested the man suspected of breaking into United Dairy Farmers Stores throughout Hamilton County. Jerome Parker allegedly burglarized more than 15 United Dairy Farmers Stores between 1:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. District 3 police officers searched for Parker’s white Honda CRV, which had also been used in several cigarette breaking and entering… read more

September 10, 2020 | Criminal Defense

False accusations can have serious consequences in both criminal and civil cases and are leveled regularly by individuals seeking to get custody of children. Individuals also make false accusations in cases regarding domestic violence, sexual harassment in the workplace, and other cases where clear evidence might be lacking. If you have been hit with false… read more

September 2, 2020 | Criminal Defense

Being stopped by police can be a frightening experience. Even when you know you have done nothing wrong, you can begin to feel nervous, your hands might start to sweat, and you might even stutter or stumble over your words. While it is admirable to want to help police do their jobs effectively by answering… read more

August 17, 2020 | Criminal Defense

It began in January when police were searching for a fourth suspect in connection with a fatal shooting in Wilmington. Three men had already been arrested and charged with murder before Joshua Cordell Lee Williams surrendered to Xenia police. Law enforcement suspected the men of being involved in the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Layne Hall… read more

July 21, 2020 | Criminal Defense

Homicides caused by shootings have increased in Cincinnati by 50 percent from 2019 to 2020. There have already been over 50 shooting deaths this year. Last year, there were 73 homicides. Law enforcement agencies have been hampered this year by the coronavirus and then the riots that took over the city. Assistant Chief Paul Neudigate… read more

July 15, 2020 | Criminal Defense

Several reports have come out in the past few months detailing the rise in Cincinnati homicides in 2020. One of the most recent news stories reports a 65% increase in homicides. The increase was based on the homicide numbers for the first half of 2020 compared to the first half of 2019. As of the… read more

June 26, 2020 | Criminal Defense

Cincinnati, Ohio hosts more than 25 million tourists every year, including 1.5 million visitors who attended the three-day BLINK Festival in October 2019. With the billions of dollars tourism pours into the local economy, the question of crime naturally comes up. Just how safe is Cincinnati? Cincinnati’s Crime Rate Cincinnati’s crime rate is considerably lower… read more

May 16, 2020 | Criminal Defense

Often, judges will require someone to wear an ankle bracelet. This is a normal step for first-time and non-violent offenders, as well as those about to go on parole.  The ankle bracelets transmit a GPS signal, making it easier for authorities to track your location. In addition, some ankle bracelets also have microphones designed to… read more

April 20, 2020 | Criminal Defense

An arrest in Ohio could mean sitting in jail until the court hears your case. However, the court may release some individuals under a bail agreement. Bail allows a person to remain free pending their court hearing on criminal charges. How Does Bail Work in Ohio? Bail is the amount of money you must pay… read more

April 11, 2020 | Criminal Defense

Whether you live in a house, apartment, or trailer, you should be able to enjoy a sense of security in your own home. What can you legally do, then, to defend yourself if you find an intruder has broken into your home? Do you have the legal right to defend yourself? In short, the laws… read more