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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Can The Police Search My Car?

May 18, 2010

No. In most situations the police need either your consent or a search warrant to search your car unless they have a reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.
The sufficiency of any search warrant can later be tested to see if it was properly attained. However, if you give consent, any defects in procedure or evidence will [...]

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The Police Spelled My Name Wrong On The Citation, Will My Charges Be Dismissed?

May 17, 2010

No, a harmless error of this type on a traffic citation will not result in a dismissal of the charges.

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I Was Arrested For Domestic Violence But My Wife Was Upset And Says She Made A Mistake When She Called The Police. Can She Have The Domestic Violence Charges Against Me Dropped?

May 13, 2010

No, only the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney can drop the charges against you and this is unlikely to occur. A victim of domestic violence often attempts to recant the statement they made to police in order to have the charges dropped against an abusive spouse.
In the past this has led to a cycle of continuous abuse. [...]

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

May 11, 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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Do I Need A Lawyer If I Have Not Been Charged With Anything?

May 10, 2010

Sometimes law enforcement officers will ask to interview people prior to taking out formal charges.  Other times they ask to interview folks as part of their investigation.  Either way, we always suggest that you have a lawyer present when speaking to police.  Know your rights before making a statement that could later be used to [...]

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Is There A Benefit To Me In Hiring An Attorney Who Only Practices In The Field Of Criminal Law?

May 7, 2010

Some attorneys practice in many areas of the law and do a creditable job representing the diverse interests of their clients, while other attorneys specialize by practicing in only one area of the law because of their interest in that type of law.
What you need to decide is whether you want your constitutional rights protected [...]

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