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May 18, 2022 | Criminal Law

You may have reservations when a lawyer says you can tell them anything because you have an attorney-client privilege. However, rest assured that your discussions remain confidential as long you meet certain requirements. A good Criminal Defense attorney diligently protects your rights, including what you tell them in confidential conversations. Here’s what you need to… read more

May 13, 2022 | Criminal Defense

Being arrested for a crime can be frightening, especially when you are not familiar with the criminal courts and the process of prosecuting crimes. Misdemeanor charges are generally handled through plea agreements. However, if you are charged with a felony, your case may not be as easy to resolve. Felony convictions have severe penalties. If… read more

April 19, 2022 | Criminal Defense

There are many ways to have a criminal case dismissed in the State of Ohio. This blog post will cover five of the easiest ways, with the intent of arming you with valuable information should you find yourself facing criminal charges. Insufficient Probable Cause An arrest cannot be made without probable cause, nor can a… read more

April 12, 2022 | DUI

There are many ways to commit an OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired), Ohio’s name for a DUI offense. When a judge sentences you after an OVI conviction, the judge can order you to use an ignition interlock device (IID) on your vehicle. This order can be both good news and bad news. On the one… read more

April 5, 2022 | Criminal Defense

Being convicted of a criminal offense and sentenced to prison does not necessarily mean you will serve your entire prison sentence. Some inmates are eligible for parole.  Parole is the conditional release of a prisoner before the end of their prison sentence. A parole officer generally supervises the parolee during parole. If the parolee violates… read more

March 28, 2022 | Ohio Law

Hitting a bike rider with your car in Dayton can be terrifying for you and catastrophic for the bicyclist. Car accidents involving cyclists often result in traumatic injuries for the bike rider. Knowing what to do after you hit a bike rider with your car can help you protect your legal options to defend yourself… read more

March 11, 2022 | DUI

Suppose a police officer pulls you over on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs after seeing you drive erratically. The police officer already believes you may be driving drunk or drugged in many cases. Therefore, they will request that you take a breathalyzer test to measure your blood alcohol level (BAC)…. read more

March 2, 2022 | Criminal Defense

Most people don’t know that you can go to jail for trespassing in Ohio. We think of trespassing as a “minor” crime that will only result in a slap on the wrist or a fine in the worst-case scenario. These beliefs are mistaken. While criminal trespass isn’t as serious as theft crimes, sex crimes, or… read more

February 17, 2022 | DUI

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can harm yourself and others. In fact, nearly 11,000 Americans are killed in alcohol-related accidents every year. Drunk driving is a significant threat to the nation’s roadways, and the penalties for driving under the influence are steep.  Being convicted of a DUI and losing your driver’s license… read more

February 3, 2022 | Criminal Defense

You may have heard “assault and battery” frequently used in movies and TV shows. However, Ohio does not have a criminal battery statute. Rather, assault and battery are both covered under Ohio’s assault statutes.  In Ohio, there are four different types of assault charges. From least to most serious, these charges are: Negligent Assault Assault… read more