In many, many drug cases, the real issue at the heart of the case is that the person accused of buying, possessing or transporting drugs is actually addicted to those substances. This makes the entire case far more complicated, as addiction is a disease and a medical...
Criminal Defense
People steal from work when they feel cheated
Theft is common in the workplace. Sometimes, it’s minor theft, like swiping office supplies. Other times, it’s a major issue, like the embezzlement of thousands or tens of thousands of dollars. But there is one thing that many of these cases have in common: They...
Here’s what you should do at a DUI traffic stop
Should a police officer have reason to believe that you’re driving under the influence of alcohol, they won’t hesitate to pull you over. As scary and stressful as it may be, there are steps you can take to protect your legal rights and hopefully prevent your arrest. 3...
20 arrested in second wave of gun violence initiative in Cincinnati
Being accused of weapons charges and other crimes can quickly lead to your freedoms being at risk. That’s why it’s important to have someone on your side if you’ll be fighting accusations of violence. Take, for example, this case out of Cincinnati, Ohio, in which 20...
3 common and serious types of fraud
Fraud accusations must be taken seriously, as they can have a massive impact on the rest of your life. These are highly-technical crimes that often rely on a lot of paperwork, financial accounts, digital information and the like. As such, mistakes and...
“Operation Safety Net” recovered Ohio teen trafficking victims
Child trafficking and statutory sexual assault have become hot-button topics in recent months. Many Americans were previously unaware of how many children go missing in a year and how many children face exploitation and trafficking. With increased public awareness...
3 steps to take if you’re being investigated for fraud
In your business, you handle a lot of money. You’re in charge of several large accounts. Lately, you have noticed that there are some odd discrepancies, but since you have a few new hires, you figured that some accounting errors had been made. None of the senior...
Drug force surveillance turns into a deadly chase
Two people have been indicted for a police chase that resulted in a crash in Newport. According to the news out of Cincinnati, the crash killed two bystanders when two people fled the police in a vehicle and struck the pedestrians. The two victims, 81 and 80, were...
A January shooting becomes Cincinnati’s first federal murder case
Most of the people who get arrested and charged with a criminal offense in the Cincinnati area will face state charges under Ohio's criminal laws. However, some people facing criminal charges can wind up facing federal criminal offenses for things that happen in the...
Do you need an attorney if you’ve been charged for computer crimes?
You have been staying with a friend, and you’ve been using their computer to browse the web. They told you that you could stay at their house while they’re out of the country, but what you didn’t know was that the computer’s IP address was being investigated for...