As a former prosecuting attorney, Steven Adams has the ability to see both sides of an OVI, DUI, or other criminal case in Ohio or Kentucky—including what it takes to get an acquittal. Learn more about the challenges, evidence, and legal factors involved in your criminal defense.
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Defrauding a creditor is a crime of intent, which means that a prosecutor must show that you intended to defraud a creditor.Defrauding means to knowingly obtain, by deception, some benefit for oneself or another, or to knowingly cause, by deception, some detriment to another.
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The Exclusionary Rule: How the 4th Amendment is Enforced in Real LifeHow is the Fourth Amendment enforced in real life? The answer is – the exclusionary rule. Read what the rule does and where it come from here (3 min read).
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What Constitutes a Search?All of search and seizure law in Ohio, and throughout the United States, emanates from the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
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Exceptions to the Search Warrant RequirementThere are a number of circumstances when police are permitted to conduct searches, and seize evidence, without the need for a warrant.
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In The News: Is it constitutional for police to stop a driver if someone shouts 'that lady is drunk'?Tad Brittingham, attorney at The Law Office of Steven R. Adams, LLC, currently has a case at the Ohio Supreme Court after a three-year battle in lower courts.
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How Can I Get My Guns Back After a Criminal Conviction?Our Ohio criminal defense law firm explains the qualifications to get your gun rights reinstated after a conviction and how to begin the process.
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Penalties You Could Face After Being Charged With a Misdemeanor in OhioOhio misdemeanor charges can result in jail time, fines, and restrictions on your freedom. A criminal defense attorney explains common penalties.
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Indirect Consequences of Drug Crime Convictions in OhioA criminal record can make it difficult or impossible to live your life after conviction. Discover how an Ohio drug crimes attorney can help.
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You Could Lose Custody of Your Kids After a Domestic Violence Conviction in OhioDomestic violence may change the outcome of a child custody case. An Ohio criminal defense attorney explains parental restrictions after assault charges.
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Three Noteworthy Celebrity Violent Crime CasesHere are three noteworthy violent crime cases involving a celebrity.