Being stopped by a police officer while driving in Ohio is a scary situation. If the officer suspects you are drunk, they may request you take field sobriety tests; however, failing doesn’t automatically mean you’re drunk. There are ways to challenge the results....
Nobody ever enjoys being accused of a crime, but certain Ohio charges carry more severe legal repercussions than others. Violent crimes include a variety of acts that can result in heavy prison sentences and large fines. Typically, violent crimes require a victim to...
Ohio residents face involuntary manslaughter charges when they are accused of unintentionally taking the life of another person or an unborn child while attempting to commit another crime. If prosecutors study the facts of the case and determine that the suspect acted...
The overwhelming majority of criminal prosecutions in Ohio and around the country are settled by plea agreements rather than juries. Individuals accused of committing crimes in the United States are presumed innocent and have a right to confront all of the witnesses...
Did you know that Ohio police officers don’t have permission to search your property simply because they’re suspicious? According to applicable law, these officials need either a warrant or probable cause to do so. There are exceptions, however, as is often the case....
When a suspect is arrested in Ohio, the criminal justice system cannot slow down the process. Instead, the prosecutors must make a quick decision about the charges that the defendant will face. This is necessary to respect the defendant's rights under the Sixth...
Those who stand accused of committing forgery in the state of Ohio may face significant consequences if they are ultimately convicted. In other words, this is not a charge to take lightly. What can a criminal law attorney do to assist someone facing such accusations?...
No parent wants to get a call from the police saying that his or her child has been arrested. Unfortunately, you have found yourself in this position and now you are wondering what you should do and how you can help your child. An attorney experienced in criminal law...
An Ohio mother could soon face child endangerment charges after her toddler was found wandering around outside alone. This type of charge is nothing to take lightly. If this mother is charged and ultimately convicted, she could lose her parental rights and face a...
When police in Ohio suspect someone is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they will likely initiate a traffic stop and test that person for impairment. There are several tests that they use to do this, which are called field sobriety tests. Those who...