Cincinnati Criminal Attorneys

by joesuhre on October 3, 2009

I’m Joseph Suhre with Suhre & Associates.  At Suhre & Associates we provide rigorous and professional legal defense for people charged with a criminal offense in Greater Cincinnati.

Whether you or a family member have been charged with a Felony charge (at the state or Federal level) or Misdemeanor charge,  our criminal defense lawyers are some of the most aggressive defense attorneys in Greater Cincinnati.

On this website, I have tried to answer many of the common questions that come up about criminal law and the life altering effect that a criminal arrest can have.

This blog was designed with you in mind.  We have carefully arranged the categories and topics sections (just to the right) to give you the most information possible to help you understand how your particular situation fits in the criminal law courts system.

Or, just type in your question in the search box to the right, and hopefully I have an answer to your question here.

Remember…if you or a loved one has been arrested on a criminal charge in Cincinnati, give our office a call at our 24 Hour Emergency Number at 513 333 0014.

Our experienced Cincinnati criminal defense attorneys – Mark Wieczorek and Mike Zimmerman – are ready to assist you.

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Is My Criminal Record Ever Automatically Expunged?

by markwieczorek on July 23, 2010

For adults, arrest and conviction records usually aren’t automatically expunged or sealed after a period of years. Individuals seeking expungement generally have to file a written application in court and follow various rules for expungement. These rules can be found in the laws of the state where the conviction or arrest was made.

For juveniles, court and arrest records are usually sealed automatically once a juvenile has been arrested and a trial or “adjudication” begins. However, in Ohio, juveniles must file a written application to have their records expunged or destroyed later.

Remember…if you or a loved one has been arrested on a criminal charge in Cincinnati, give our office a call at our 24 Hour Emergency Number at 513 333 0014.

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What Is An Expungement?

July 16, 2010

The terms “expungement” and “sealing” are often used interchangeably, but there are some differences. “Sealing” is when criminal records are hidden from the general public. “Expunging” a criminal record means that the record is completely destroyed; it’s as if the crime never happened.
Each state has its own definition of expungement, based on different rules and [...]

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What Does It Mean If I have Been Charged With “Attempt?”

July 6, 2010

An attempt means that you had the intent to commit the crime, you took some step toward committing the crime, but for some reason you did not complete it. Suppose you went into a bank and demanded money from a teller at gunpoint. Then an alarm rang, so you ran out of the bank before [...]

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Are Juvenile Records Expunged By The Court?

June 22, 2010

Most states have laws that allow, or possibly even require, the expungement of juvenile records once the juvenile reaches a certain age. In some cases, the records are destroyed; sometimes they are simply “sealed.”
Also, in many states, juvenile records are sealed automatically and immediately. The purpose of these laws is to allow a minor who has [...]

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Is My Criminal Record Ever Automatically Expunged?

June 19, 2010

For adults, arrest and conviction records usually aren’t automatically expunged or sealed after a period of years. Individuals seeking expungement generally have to file a written application in court and follow various rules for expungement. These rules can be found in the laws of the state where the conviction or arrest was made.
For juveniles, court and arrest records [...]

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What Is “Beyond A Reasonable Doubt?”

June 15, 2010

The best way to answer this question is to quote a jury instruction that best sets out in our opinion, the concept of reasonable doubt in a criminal case:
The burden is upon the prosecution to prove by the evidence beyond a reasonable doubt every material and necessary element of the offense charged against the defendant. [...]

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Where Do You Go To Turn Yourself In If There Is A Warrant For Your Arrest?

June 10, 2010

You might not have to turn yourself in. It may be possible to get the warrant set aside  by getting the capias recalled and to proceed with the case. There are two ways to try to do this.
The first, and probably better way, is to find an attorney to speak with the judge or magistrate, [...]

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Can I Be Searched By The Police?

June 8, 2010

If the police have a reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, they are allowed to conduct a pat-down search. If contraband is within an officer’s plain sight, a search is also allowed. Additionally, during a lawful arrest, you and the area of arrest may be searched.
The police may search your home or any other area specified [...]

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Does Hiring An Attorney Guarantee Me The Result I Want?

May 28, 2010

No.  A lawyer can provide you with conscientious, competent, and diligent legal services after an arrest on criminal charges in Cincinnati.  And at all times, they should seek to achieve solutions that are just and reasonable for you.
However, because of the uncertainty of legal proceedings, the interpretation and changes in the law, and many other [...]

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What Happens At Arraignment?

May 25, 2010

In Cincinnati, a suspect has the right to be arraigned without unnecessary delay, usually within two to five court days, after being arrested. He or she appears before a judge or magistrate who will read the offenses with which the suspect is officially being charged, they are informed of their constitutional rights, and advised of applicable penalties.
The accused must [...]

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