“I was employed at a state corrections facility. When I got charged with Felonious Assault and Kidnapping, my job put me on unpaid leave. Greg Robey fought hard for me and the State agreed to dismiss all the felony charges against me. I am now back on the job because of the hard work of Mr. Robey.” -T.J., Cleveland, Ohio
We talked earlier about narcotics and harsh Ohio penalties for distribution and possession of drugs. Drugs are illegal on the street and in your body when driving a car. Operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) of alcohol or drugs is illegal in Ohio. This means controlled substances, metabolites of controlled substances and drugs of… Read More »
Regardless of the charge, every United States citizen has rights when facing criminal prosecution. In any community, a clear line must be drawn between efforts made to protect society, and protection of the rights of those accused of actions against society. As a criminal defense attorney in Cleveland, I work hard to protect those rights…. Read More »
Knowing your rights and what to do with them is important when you face arrest in Cleveland. The sole focus of our law firm is criminal defense. We handle drug crimes and various state and federal offenses, and we know that the critical moments during and after arrest can strongly affect the future options available… Read More »
Abraham Lincoln once said that a man who represents himself has a fool for a client. In criminal defense cases, Mr. Lincoln had it right. As an experienced criminal defense attorney in Cleveland, I am frequently asked by new clients if they really need a lawyer. Defendants who consider themselves completely innocent or caught during… Read More »
In late May 2012, prosecutors in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, indicted 10 individuals and seven corporations for operating a number of illegal internet cafes. These charges are the latest in a string of legal crackdowns that have hit business owners in Ohio and the Upper Midwest. According to allegations, these businesses were operating illegal sweepstakes outlets… Read More »
A law passed by the Ohio Legislature in November 2011 allows a spouse, relative or guardian to request that a loved one be forced to undergo treatment for his or her addiction. Senate Bill 117, also known as Casey’s Law, went into effect in March 2012. Three criteria must be met before involuntary treatment can… Read More »
