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
June 18, 2026 | Criminal Defense
Many people assume that a jail sentence simply begins on the day of sentencing and ends after a specific number of days or months. In reality, determining how much time a person actually spends in custody can be more complicated. Factors such as credit for time served, concurrent and consecutive sentences, and eligibility for certain… read more
June 3, 2026 | Gun Laws
For years, many Ohio residents with felony convictions faced a frustrating legal problem when trying to restore their firearm rights. Even if they had completed their sentence, remained law-abiding, and otherwise qualified for relief, courts often concluded that a related federal firearm prohibition prevented them from obtaining restoration under Ohio law. A recent Ohio Supreme… read more
June 2, 2026 | DUI/OVI
Many drivers assume that a breath test result over the legal limit automatically leads to an OVI conviction. However, a breath test is only one piece of evidence, and prosecutors must still prove that the test was administered in accordance with Ohio law. What Is the Intoximeter DMT? The Intoximeter DMT is the primary breath-testing… read more
May 20, 2026 | Criminal Law
Most people have heard stories about someone getting into trouble after making rude gestures toward a police officer. One common question is whether flipping off a cop is actually illegal. While the gesture may be disrespectful or offensive, the legal answer is more complicated than many people expect. In many situations, giving a police officer… read more
