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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Penalties for Drunk Driving With a Child Passenger in Ohio and KentuckyIf you were arrested for drunk driving with kids in the car, you may face charges of child endangerment in Ohio or aggravated DUI in Kentucky.
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Dealing with Co-DefendantsSimply put, a “co-defendant” is simply someone who is also charged in your case.
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Warrants for Electronic SurveillanceCourts are often faced with a difficult challenge when applying centuries-old constitutional rules to the latest technology, like thermal scanners and cell phones.
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Openings and ClosingsOpening statements and closing arguments are an opportunity for each side’s attorney to try to organize or emphasize the evidence in the case.
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OHIO’S NEW GUN LAWS 2022: What You Need to KnowOhio’s gun laws changed effective June 13, 2022.
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With Warrants, One Size Does Not Fit AllAs you might expect, there are different kinds of warrants for different situations, and different types of investigations.
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No Probable Cause? Then No WarrantThe police are only allowed to get a warrant if they show the judge that probable cause exists.
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Where Were the Drugs Found? Location, Location, LocationIt is often said that the first three rules of real estate are “location, location, location.” The same could be said about drug possession prosecutions.
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What Does Chain of Custody Mean?The phrase “chain of custody” in a drug case refers to a list of all people who have had contact with the drugs since they came into police custody.
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Have you been charged with forgery or Identification Offenses against the elder or disabled? What you need to know.Have you been charged with forgery or Identification Offenses against the elder or disabled? Here's what you need to know (3 min read).
