August 4, 2021 | Criminal Defense
Most people won’t need to hire a lawyer during their lifetime. Those that do may only hire a lawyer for a single, isolated legal problem. In most cases, a client has no way to determine whether the lawyer has done a good or bad job. In criminal defense law, choosing a bad defense lawyer has… read more
August 3, 2021 | Criminal Defense
When you’re facing criminal charges, you may feel helpless against the power of the government. You may even feel like no one is on your side. A criminal defense lawyer serves as your advisor, representative, and advocate while you fight criminal charges. This trusted relationship requires careful consideration. Most criminal defense lawyers offer a free… read more
July 29, 2021 | Ohio Law
Slowly but surely, governments across the country are decriminalizing recreational marijuana. In Ohio, the cities of Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton, and Toledo – as well as dozens of others – have voted to drop or significantly reduce penalties associated with possession of small amounts of the controversial drug. Now the issue is set to take… read more
July 16, 2021 | DUI
You may plead guilty or not guilty if you are charged with a first-time DUI offense in Cincinnati. You may also choose to represent yourself or hire a DUI defense lawyer. You should strongly consider consulting a DUI attorney before deciding to represent yourself in a criminal matter. The judge may not go lightly, even… read more
July 2, 2021 | DUI
If you have recently been charged with a DUI or DWI, you may have been ordered to have an ignition interlock device like Smart Start installed in your vehicle. You may have some questions about what this device actually is and how it is installed in vehicles. The Basics of an Ignition Interlock An ignition… read more
June 30, 2021 | DUI
Unconstitutional DUI stops in Northern Kentucky can occur in one of two ways. A police officer may pull you over without reasonable suspicion or probable cause. The second type of unconstitutional stop might occur at a DUI checkpoint. If you believe that your DUI stop violated your constitutional rights, you need a DUI defense lawyer… read more
June 21, 2021 | DUI
Being arrested for DUI can be devastating. If you caused an accident while driving under the influence, you could face additional criminal charges and civil penalties. The police officers might not arrest you at the accident scene if they may need more time to complete their investigation. Also, the accident victims may state that they… read more
June 21, 2021 | DUI
Kentucky lawmakers are serious about deterring individuals from drinking and driving. The penalties for a DUI conviction are severe. You could face prison time, high fines, loss of your driving privileges, and be required to install an ignition interlock system. In addition to the above penalties, every person guilty of DUI in Kentucky must attend… read more
June 8, 2021 | DUI
The vast majority of DUI cases in Kentucky do not go to trial. Only about 10 percent of criminal cases go to trial. A smaller percentage of charges are dismissed. Plea bargains are by far the most common way that DUI cases are resolved in Kentucky. A plea bargain can help you avoid jail time… read more
May 29, 2021 | Criminal Defense
Being arrested for a crime can be a traumatic experience. If you have never been under arrest, you may not know what to do. In this case, ask for a Cincinnati dui attorney and exercise your right to remain silent. It is important to mount a solid defense against criminal charges. A conviction will result… read more
