Middletown, OH asked in Criminal Law for Ohio

Q: I was pulled over and license had been suspended and found. Drug instruments in vehicle which was not mine...

Was with a person and they knew it was his and even went looking for him...I was not arrested but was. Cited into court...help

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Dimitrios Makridis
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Dimitrios Makridis
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Warren, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: In order to understand your case as best as possible, you need to hire a lawyer. An experienced criminal defense attorney will make sure you are properly defended against all charges. You may have a potential suppression issue in your case--i.e. the officer needs a lawful reason to search your vehicle to find the drug instruments. You may qualify for a public defender (depends on your income), but deciding between a public defender or private counsel is a matter of personal preference.

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