Getting a speeding ticket in Ohio may seem like a minor traffic issue, especially if it is your first ticket. But a speeding conviction can have consequences beyond the fine. Depending on how fast you were driving, a speeding violation may add points to your Ohio driving record. If you already have points from previous … Read more

Finding out that the police or another government agency may be investigating you can be stressful, especially when you have not been arrested or charged with a crime. You may receive a phone call from a detective, get asked to come in for an interview, receive a subpoena, or learn that investigators have been contacting … Read more

Being investigated or charged with a federal crime can be very different from facing a typical state criminal charge. Federal investigations may involve agencies such as the FBI, DEA, IRS, SEC, or other federal authorities, and cases are prosecuted in federal court. Attorney Adam Burke’s federal criminal defense practice focuses on representing people facing federal … Read more

Being arrested or charged with a crime can be overwhelming. You may immediately start wondering what happens next, whether you could go to jail or prison, how serious the charge is, and what you should do to protect yourself. In Ohio, the potential consequences depend heavily on the specific offense, Ohio Revised Code section, degree … Read more

If you have been charged with a misdemeanor in Ohio, the case can still have consequences for your freedom, finances, driving privileges, employment, and other aspects of your life. Ohio law divides misdemeanors into different classifications, and the maximum jail term and fine depend on the classification and the offense involved. Some misdemeanor offenses also … Read more

If you have been charged with a misdemeanor in Ohio, the case can still have consequences for your freedom, finances, driving privileges, employment, and other aspects of your life. Ohio law divides misdemeanors into different classifications, and the maximum jail term and fine depend on the classification and the offense involved. Some misdemeanor offenses also … Read more

If you are being investigated for or charged with a white collar crime in Columbus, Ohio, the consequences can be serious. White collar crime is a general term commonly used for non-violent offenses involving alleged financial or business-related misconduct. Depending on the conduct and the law involved, a case may be prosecuted under Ohio law, … Read more

If you have been charged with domestic violence in Ohio, one of the first questions you may have is whether the charges can be dismissed. You may also wonder what happens if the alleged victim no longer wants to pursue the case, changes their account, or does not want to testify. The answer depends on … Read more

Facing a felony indictment in Ohio can be overwhelming. An indictment means that a grand jury has formally charged you with a felony. It does not mean that you have been found guilty. The prosecution still has to prove the charged offense according to the applicable law and rules of criminal procedure. Before trial, a … Read more

Being charged with a crime in Ohio does not necessarily mean your case will be handled in an Ohio state court. Some criminal cases are prosecuted under Ohio law in state courts. Others involve federal law and are prosecuted by the United States in federal court. In some situations, the same underlying conduct can potentially … Read more