Domestic Violence Arrest? What Happens Now?
A domestic violence arrest is not something to be taken lightly, regardless of whether you are innocent. A domestic violence arrest can lead to a conviction, which will have serious...
What You Need To Know About Your Interlock Device Removal
In the aftermath of an OVI/DUI charge, an interlock device allows people to continue the most important aspects of their lives. As an alternative to complete driving license suspension, individuals...
Is It Really Possible To Get a DUI on a Bike?
Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is never a good idea. Deciding to drive while under the influence not only puts you in a vulnerable position but...
OVI vs DUI: Understanding Ohio’s Drunk Driving Laws
Whether you live in Ohio or you’re just driving through, you must comply with the state’s stringent drug and alcohol driving laws. Like all other states, Ohio structures its laws...
Civil Rights Demonstrations and Knowing Your Rights
As communities come together to speak out against racial injustices in our society, more and more people are finding themselves interacting with law enforcement.
Attorney Robert Botnick’s Response to the George Floyd Protests
For the past week, I have watched in awe, fear, admiration, and frustration at the demonstrations and ensuing chaos that have filled our airwaves and news feeds of people from...
Before Heading Back to the Bars…
Another night of drinking at home definitely beats spending 3 nights in jail. Police will be on the look out for drunk drivers once the restaurants and bars reopen in...
Can I Ever Have My Driving Record Sealed?
Perhaps in the past you had a bit of a lead foot. Maybe the court had a warrant out for your arrest because you failed to show up for a...
Civil Penalties for a Criminal Offense
On a regular basis I will have a client contact me after he or she has been charged with a theft offense that they just received a letter in the...
The Fear of Driving Under Suspension
Recently I was in court with a client who is facing a Driving Under Suspension (DUS) charge. For the past few weeks now he has been working to clear up...
Putting the Brakes on Traffic Cameras
Last week in Hamilton County, Judge Robert Ruehlman ruled that the traffic cameras installed in the village of Elmwood Place (Pop. 2188) run afoul under the law. He ultimately determined...
When Can I File for Judicial Release?
This is a question I hear from my clients, their families, and folks I come across in the area’s courts and jails. First off, what exactly is Judicial Release? Also...
Keeping Juveniles In Juvenile Court with HB 86
Last year when the Ohio House of Representatives passed HB 86, it brought about a number of changes to the courts. A major component of HB 86 was how it...
Protect Yourself from a Protection Order
This past week I found myself defending a client in Lorain County against a civil stalking protection petition filed by his former girlfriend. He was truly confused and distraught over...
DWT: Driving While Texting – Now Illegal in Ohio
It’s been coming for a while. It’s been popping up in communities all over. Now it’s a state law. Starting today, August 31, 2012, driving while texting is a secondary...
A Lawyer With Connections
Last week I attended a Federal criminal defense conference. One of the presentations discussed the increase in social media and how it plays a part in everything we do today....
Pretrials with a Touch of Tech
At one of my pretrials this morning I was speaking with my client outside of the courtroom. As he asked me whether I had received the discovery from the prosecutor...
Probation is Possible!
This morning in court I represented a client charged with an elevated felony charge of Obstructing Justice. This wasn’t my client’s first encounter with the justice system and, in fact,...
How Points On Your License Affect Your Insurance
This afternoon I was speaking with one of my new clients about a speeding ticket she just received. We were discussing how much it might cost to just pay off...