On Behalf of Denman & Lerner Co., L.P.A. | Apr 9, 2020 | Criminal Defense
If the police ticket you or arrest you, your defense team might be able to plea down the charges or have the court dismiss them. However, if you try to flee the police, you will only add one more charge and conviction that you would not have had otherwise. You might...
On Behalf of Denman & Lerner Co., L.P.A. | Mar 23, 2020 | Criminal Defense
For many people who find themselves accused of a criminal offense, one of the biggest worries is how they will ever be able to get a good job again. This is a legitimate concern as the ability to get a job can be integral to prevent falling into a downward spiral....
On Behalf of Denman & Lerner Co., L.P.A. | Feb 25, 2020 | Criminal Defense
The first event that will happen will be an arrest and proceeding after that would be a bond hearing. If you were let out on bond, then you will remain on bond until a preliminary hearing happens. After the preliminary hearing, you will have the first appearance....
On Behalf of Denman & Lerner Co., L.P.A. | Nov 14, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Marijuana laws have made the news in recent months with Ohio’s laws bringing some confusion. Ohio made medical marijuana legal in 2016, but the state has yet to legalize recreational usage. Until legalization fully happens, the nonviolent drug crime still comes with...
On Behalf of Denman & Lerner Co., L.P.A. | Nov 5, 2019 | Criminal Defense
There is no quick answer for the question of whether to take a Breathalyzer test during a traffic stop in Ohio. Your decision would have legal consequences based on your OVI history, the type of driver’s license you hold and many other factors. If a police...
On Behalf of Denman & Lerner Co., L.P.A. | Jul 8, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
Eyewitness identification has long been the gold standard in criminal cases. There was even a time – before DNA and other forensic methods – in which it was one of the only reliable pieces of evidence in a criminal trial.But in recent decades, we...