Operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) is a relatively common criminal offense in Ohio. Anyone who drives in an unsafe manner or who has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above the legal limit for their age or license group could wind up arrested and charged...
Criminal Defense
Could filling a loved one’s prescriptions result in criminal charges?
Prescription drugs can be just about as dangerous as illegal street drugs. Although prescription medications have standardized dosages and quality control laws that protect patients, these medications can still hurt people. Narcotic painkillers, for example, can...
Understanding BAC and OVI in Ohio
Whenever, you see the flashing lights of a police car in your rearview mirror, your heart might skip a beat. You especially may feel nervous if you were out celebrating landing a new job or a promotion. Did you have too much to drink? Will you face a DUI arrest? Blood...
You need to exercise your right to stay silent
One of the biggest mistakes people make when they are suspected of a crime is not remaining silent. As someone who is accused of a crime, you have a right to remain silent. You have the opportunity to speak with your attorney rather than to the police first. You...
The police have stopped me. What do I do?
Anytime you see the flashing lights of a police car behind you, your blood pressure probably rises. You may not know why an officer is pulling you over and you aren’t sure how to react. What you may not realize is that how you handle your traffic stop can impact if...
How prosecutors decide whether to charge you with simple or aggravated assault
It's never ideal to be facing criminal charges. It can help for you to know more about the offenses prosecutors charged you with, though. Understanding what distinguishes simple from aggravated assault charges may shape the defense strategies you pursue in your case....
Was that police stop even legal?
You’re facing drug charges or OVI charges after a traffic stop. The police claim you had drugs in the car or that you were actively under the influence while driving. These are serious allegations that are going to change your life. One important thing to consider is...
Using your right to remain silent during an OVI/DUI traffic stop
Most everyone knows about their right to remain silent thanks to the prevalence of law enforcement encounters in popular media. Almost everyone has seen a movie or a television show where a character gets arrested and read their Miranda Rights. However, many people...