Joe Suhre | August 7, 2017 | Criminal Law

Under Ohio law, county sheriffs are responsible for issuing Concealed Handgun Licenses. It’s important to note that Ohio does not issue Concealed Weapons Licenses (CCW), but rather Concealed Handgun Licenses (CHL). The laws pertaining to concealed weapons still apply to a CHL holder, with certain exceptions for handguns. In other words, even if a person… read more

suhrelaw | April 30, 2017 | Criminal Law

This is a very tricky situation and an immigrant should proceed with caution and speak with an attorney before entering into any type of diversion program. There are very specific rules and requirements for diversion and the immigrant needs to be fully aware of the law surrounding their specific situation Does entering diversion require a… read more

Joe Suhre | February 28, 2017 | Criminal Law

Marijuana is illegal in Ohio for recreational use. Possession of less than 100 grams is considered a minor misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of up to $150.00. Recently medical marijuana legislation has passed – but so far there isn’t a framework in place for its implementation. The issue at hand is what constitutes… read more

suhrelaw | February 28, 2017 | Criminal Law

As a prosecutor the day to day grind of the job can become exhausting.  You are dealing with hundreds of cases, calls, defendants, victims, parents, girlfriends, boyfriends, and the list goes on and on.  As a defendant in a criminal case or a defense attorney, you obviously want to be in the prosecutor’s good graces…. read more

suhrelaw | February 28, 2017 | Criminal Law

Having multiple OWI convictions in Indiana can lead to some very harsh consequences. If you are charged with OWI in Indiana and have a previous OWI conviction within the last five years, you will be charged with a level 6 felony OWI. Keep in mind, your previous OWI conviction does not need to have occurred… read more

suhrelaw | February 28, 2017 | Criminal Law

An OWI conviction in Indiana can have many negative consequences on your life, above and beyond what will be required from you as part of your sentence. If your OWI conviction was an isolated incident and not a pattern of criminal conduct over a span of time, there are mechanisms available to “clean up” your… read more

suhrelaw | February 1, 2017 | Criminal Law

If you are under age and present a fake ID to a police officer, you could be subject to a variety of different criminal offenses. A conviction could be as minimal as a fine or community service, or as serious as prison time. If you have been charged with having a fake ID, you should… read more

suhrelaw | February 1, 2017 | Criminal Law

Fact Being a professor at Miami University, I frequently have students ask me if it really is legal to drink with your parents even if you are under age. And the simple answer is yes. There is an exception to the drinking age law in Ohio, that allows under aged children to drink in the… read more

suhrelaw | February 1, 2017 | Criminal Law

Indiana law treats OWI charges with underage drinking differently than they do adults. For adults, the legal limit in Indiana is .08 BAC. However, since people under the age of 21 legally are not allowed to even drink, OWI laws are applied differently. Those under the age of 21 can be charged with underage OWI while… read more

suhrelaw | February 1, 2017 | Criminal Law

Getting charged with an OWI is bad enough, but what happens when you are charged with an OWI while maintaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)? A CDL is a special driver’s license that allows the license holder to operate commercial vehicles that a normal license holder would not. Due to the special nature of holding… read more