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Collateral Consequences of a Felony Conviction in Ohio
- October 8, 2025
- Criminal Defense
A felony conviction in Ohio leaves an individual with more than the sentence handed down in court. The aftermath includes many lasting effects that extend well beyond jail or prison time, fines, or probation. These extended penalties are called collateral consequences of a felony conviction in Ohio, and they influence nearly every part of daily life. Many people who carry a criminal record worry about what comes next, from finding work to s[ ... ]
Understanding Ohio Expungement vs. Record Sealing: Who Qualifies?
- October 7, 2025
- Criminal Defense
Having a criminal record in Ohio often brings lasting consequences. Job applications, housing opportunities, and even educational goals may feel limited because of something in your past. Many people wonder about the difference between Ohio expungement and record sealing and who qualifies. Record relief requires careful attention to the details of your past case and the laws that apply. Ohio law gives people two main options for criminal record relie[ ... ]
What Should I Do If I’m Arrested or Charged With a Crime?
- September 29, 2025
- Criminal Defense
If you're arrested or charged with a crime, remain calm, exercise your right to stay silent, and don't speak to anyone before consulting a lawyer. These decisive actions can protect your rights and help prevent mistakes that could negatively impact the outcome. The following legal insights from experienced criminal defense lawyers at Farrish Law Firm LPA outl[ ... ]
When Should You Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney in Cincinnati?
- September 28, 2025
- Criminal Defense
You should hire a criminal defense attorney in Cincinnati as soon as you’re arrested, charged, or even suspect that you’re under investigation for a crime. But it is about more than knowing when to call. The Ohio criminal court system is thick with tight filing deadlines, complex considerations, and legal minefields that can destroy your freedoms and future. Experienced[ ... ]
What Should I Do If I’m Arrested or Charged with a Crime?
- September 10, 2025
- Criminal Defense
If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, the first thing you must do is exercise your right to remain silent and your right to an attorney. Do not speak to law enforcement, investigators, or prosecutors without a lawyer present. The time immediately following an arrest is when many people make unforced errors—answering questions or trying to explain their side of the story—that seriously damag[ ... ]
What is the Difference between a DUI, DWI, OMVI and OVI?
- September 16, 2024
- DUI Defense
Did you know there’s no real difference between the terms DUI, DWI, OMVI, and OVI? Ohio’s used all of these acronyms at one point or another in our history. Check out the timeline below and what they stand for here! Call our DUI and criminal defense attorneys in Cincinnati today if you have questions, we can help.[ ... ]
What Happens to you at 0.08 Blood Alcohol?
- September 13, 2024
- DUI Defense
View our infographic describing what could happen to you at 0.08 BLC! Click here to calculate your Blood Alcohol Content using our BAC Calculator![ ... ]
Infographic: Field Sobriety Tests
- September 10, 2024
- DUI Defense
Being pulled over under suspicion of a DUI/OVI can be terrifying. If you decide to participate in a field sobriety test, you can expect to do and potentially all of the following. See below to learn more:[ ... ]
Should the Legal BAC Limit Be Lowered?
- September 5, 2024
- DUI Defense
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recently suggested that the blood alcohol content (BAC) limit for determining DUI (driving under the influence) should be lowered from .08% to .05%. In other words, the NTSB suggests that drivers don’t need to hit that .08% BAC limit in order to be considered risks to themselves and other drivers on the road. Cincinnati news station WLWT News 5 recently covered the issue, and the DUI attorneys[ ... ]
Woman Beats DUI Charge, Argues Her Body is a Brewery
- September 1, 2024
- DUI Defense
A New York woman beat a DUI charge in late 2015 after her lawyer argued her body is a brewery. In fall 2015, officers arrested the woman and took her to the hospital after she blew a .40 BAC, an extremely lethal level. The hospital wanted her immediate release because she was displaying no signs of intoxication. Upon the woman’s lawyer’s investigation, the[ ... ]
