• Legal Representation in Mayor’s Court and OVI Cases

    In Ohio, under Revised Code Section 1905.01, municipalities with a population greater than 200 have the power to create a mayor’s court, so long as the municipal court for the county is not within the same municipal limits. See R.C. 1905.01(A); Paul Revelson, Comment, Nothing But Trouble: The Ohio Legislature’s Failed Attempts to Abolish Mayor’s […]

  • 2nd Quarter 2014 Sentencing Trends

    The first three months in 2014 marked the first time since the advent of the Guidelines in 1987 that fewer than half of the sentences (49%) imposed in federal criminal cases were “within-guideline” sentences. The second quarter data is now released and that trend is continuing, but that doesn’t necessarily equate with lower sentences. You […]

  • Driving Under the Influence in Ohio

    Driving Under the Influence in Ohio [Infographic]

    Driving while under the influence of alcohol is not just a dangerous thing to do—it’s also illegal. In Ohio, law enforcement officials use the term OVI (operating a vehicle under the influence), and the penalties are steep. If you are facing your first Ohio drunk driving offense, you could be facing jail time and up […]

  • Learn about Domestic Violence Cases

    What Types of Defenses Are Common in Domestic Violence Cases?

    Domestic violence laws in Columbus, Ohio, provide for severe legal penalties upon conviction, which may include time in jail or prison. After an accusation or arrest for domestic violence, it’s imperative to contact an attorney immediately. The sooner you contact a domestic violence attorney, the sooner he or she can get to work building effective legal […]

  • How Prior Convictions Affect Domestic Violence Cases

    Domestic violence in Ohio is a very serious offense. If you’ve been charged with this crime, you’ll need to promptly inform your lawyer of any prior domestic violence convictions. Usually, a conviction of knowingly or recklessly causing harm to a family or household member is prosecuted as a first-degree misdemeanor and the threat of harm […]

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    What Are Your Rights During Police Interactions?

    If you’ve been pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving in Columbus or if you’re interacting with police officers for any other reason, it’s important to be fully aware of your legal rights. You cannot assume that police officers will protect your legal rights; their job is to enforce Ohio DUI laws and other criminal […]

  • Charged With Assault

    Protecting Your Rights When You’re Charged with Assault

    Criminal charges that involve physical harm or threatened physical harm can lead to serious penalties upon conviction. The most effective way to protect your legal rights in the wake of assault charges is to get in touch with a criminal defense attorney. An attorney in the Columbus area can build an assault defense on your […]

  • Learn about Domestic Violence Laws

    Defining Different Types of Domestic Violence Laws

    A conviction for domestic violence in Columbus can affect your life for years to come. Long after you serve your time behind bars, domestic violence convictions can ruin your reputation and credibility, inhibit your ability to maintain employment, and destroy interpersonal relationships. Even the mere accusation of domestic violence can lead to serious repercussions, which is […]

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    Ohio DUI Stops and Implied Consent Laws

    Before a police officer can pull you over on suspicion of drinking and driving, he or she must have probable cause. However, it’s relatively easy for a police officer to establish probable cause for drunk driving . For instance, a person could be pulled over for drinking and driving in the Columbus, Ohio area because […]

  • When Are You Entitled to Receive a Miranda Warning?

    The Miranda warnings are among the most well-known, yet least understood aspects of criminal law. Many people believe that they are entitled to hear about their Miranda rights when they are being questioned in a possible domestic violence, drunk driving, or other type of case—even if they have not been taken into custody yet. In […]