Your Miranda Rights.
Your Miranda rights, you’ve heard them read on television a million times and probably know them by heart, but do you know when you must be given these rights? Do you know when you have them? Just for...
View ArticleFailure To Appear In Court / Bail Jumping
Have you missed a court date? The bad news is you can’t always “make it up”. When you have been ordered to appear for court and then fail to show up, you could be facing additional criminal charges....
View ArticleSOPA
When you think of Cyber Crime several stand out. Cyber pornography. Sending malware to destroy businesses’ and individuals’ computers. Cyberbullying. Identity theft. Stealing information from people’s...
View ArticleSocial Media and Criminal Charges
The most popular social platform is Facebook. It has become to comfortable that people are not even filtering what they post or upload on the internet. We all know that people have become extremely...
View ArticleSocial Media and Employment
There’s no question that the Internet and the dominance of social media blur the line between public and private. No matter what is shared online, even when put on “restricted” to acquaintances or a...
View ArticleCriminal Charges – With You Forever?
Because of the internet, it is easier than ever to get information on anyone, including criminal records. These records are just a blip in time, but can have far reaching effects into the future of a...
View ArticleFederal or State Crime?
Ohio and every other state say the difference between a state and federal crime is whether you have broken a state or federal law. If you broke a federal law, then you have committed a Federal offense....
View ArticleCyber Stalking
The criminal act of stalking or menacing by stalking, under Ohio law, is described as “knowingly causing another person fear of physical harm or mental distress.” Although this act doesn’t require...
View Article“Not My Kid” Syndrome
It seems that whether the issue is drugs, alcohol, bullying, risky driving, media consumption, or sex, studies are showing that parents consistently underestimate their own kid’s interest or...
View ArticleJuveniles and Sexting
“MADEIRA, Ohio – Hundreds of students are believed to be involved in recent “sexting” cases at Madeira High School. Madeira police just wrapped up two investigations surrounding the incidents. In these...
View ArticleSocial Media and Criminal Defense
The Steubenville, Ohio case. Everyone, it seems, knows all about it at this point. It was unknown until it came to national attention and was “trending” in every social media outlet there is. There...
View ArticleSocial Media Misuse?
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat, MySpace, Google+) could be used as an incredible force to do good works. Think about it; everyone has the ability to stand on their own soapbox and...
View ArticleWhite Collar Crime
White Collar Crimes: Usually crimes that happen in a business setting that include embezzlement, identity fraud, forgery, embezzlement, tax evasion, extortion, engaging in corrupt activity, insurance...
View ArticleSocial Media Can Possibly Damage Criminal Defense Cases
Be aware that information posted on any social media platform, (facebook, twitter, Instagram, google+, vine, youtube, snapchat, etc) will probably be used in a courtroom if you are under investigation...
View ArticleSocial Media Posts
Father of teen jailed for Facebook terroristic threat talks to CNN Justin Carter, the 19-year old teen charged with terroristic threat on Facebook, is on suicide watch after being jailed since February...
View ArticleEvidence and Social Media
Facing prosecution or under investigation? Be extremely aware that what you have posted on any social network is more often than not, making into courtrooms all over Ohio, as well as the rest of the...
View ArticleFalsely Accused?
Just because allegations are levied, does not mean that charges will be formally filed. Often times officers exercise discretion at the scene, or upon a closer review of the evidence, the grand jury...
View ArticleSocial Media Used Against You
Are you under investigation? Facing prosecution? It’s 2014 and times are much different than they were even 5 years ago. It’s best that you are well aware that anything you post on any social media...
View ArticleThe Importance of a Criminal Defense Attorney
You will need the best criminal defense attorney in Ohio if you have been charged with a crime. You need one that has the experience and knows the way around the criminal courts and will be able to...
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Police Knocking At Your Door
Ever have the police knocking at your door? Pretty scary, innocent of any crime or not. Everyone needs to be prepared for this situation, should it happen at your home. You have an obligation to...
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