Toledo, Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
Adrian Cimerman Practice Areas and Legal Definitions

Ohio laws and procedures related to criminal defense are complicated and require a skilled criminal defense lawyer to properly navigate through the process. Attorney Adrian Cimerman fights for the rights of alleged criminal offenders in the city of Toledo and throughout Northwest Ohio. Adrian Cimerman delivers personalized attention to his clients by keeping case information detailed and accessible and provides legal solutions related to the following matters:

Criminal Defense:

Individuals found to violate a criminal law whether through their own admission of guilt or through the determination of a jury are subject to fines, imprisonment, probation and community service, among other penalties. The outcome of any criminal case depends upon the facts surrounding the crime charged, the strength of the evidence, the legal validity of law enforcement and courtroom procedure, and the goals and strategy of the government and defense. Toledo criminal defense Attorney Adrian Cimerman will navigate you through this complicated legal process.

DUI:

"DUI" stands for Driving Under the Influence and occurs when someone is operating, or is in actual physical control, of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substance, to the extent that their mental faculties are impaired and/or their blood alcohol content (BAC) is above the legal limit. Even for a first offense, penalties can include license suspension, substantial fines, community service, mandatory attendance at a state or DMV approved alcohol program, mandatory overnight incarceration and the required installation (at the offender's expense) of a car ignition locking device. In addition, a DUI conviction stays on a DMV record for at least 7 years, it typically results in higher insurance premiums and an offender may become ineligible for credit. Plus, a DUI could also jeopardize your employment opportunities.

However, if someone was injured as a result of the drunken driving accident, it is possible the defendant will be charged with a felony (and if the victim dies, the driver may be charged with vehicular manslaughter). Further, a DUI conviction will likely be raised to a felony if it is the driver's fourth DUI offense or the driver has had a prior felony DUI offense within 10 years of the new charge. For more information, please contact Northwest Ohio DUI Attorney Adrian Cimerman.

Domestic Violence:

Domestic violence is any physical, emotional, sexual or other violence that takes place between people who may be married or not married; heterosexual, gay or lesbian; or living together, separated or dating. Domestic violence can be criminal and include physical assault: hitting, pushing and shoving, etc.; sexual abuse: unwanted or forced sexual activity; and stalking. For more information, please contact Toledo domestic violence Attorney Adrian Cimerman.

Sex Offenses:

Charges of sexual misconduct carry extremely serious penalties and these crimes are commonly punished more severely than any other crime except murder. Sexual misconduct is seldom witnessed by anyone other than the accuser and accused, and the risk of conviction of an innocent person is drastically higher in these cases.

In today's environment, accusations of unwanted sexual advances and child molestation are often investigated and prosecuted without sufficient evidence. The law presently has dramatically weighed in on protecting the rights of the so-called victim and often extremely relevant evidence is excluded from trial, such as an accuser's past sexual conduct.

Sexual misconduct cases require a combination of effective legal counsel, investigation and negotiation before indictment. Where conviction seems inevitable, experts are used to explore treatment and supervision alternatives to time or psychiatric hospitalization.

Drug Offenses:

Drug and narcotic offenses can range from misdemeanors with light sentences to felonies that carry a life sentence. In some situations, a conviction could result in deportation. Drug offenses also include a wide variety of drug-related activities, including possession, distribution, cultivation, manufacturing and delivery.

White Collar Crimes:

High-tech professionals, corporate executives and clergy who are criminally charged for offenses such as corporate theft, counterfeiting, embezzlement, forgery, hacking, fraud, tax evasion, or bad checks are often referred to as "white collar" offenders and are prosecuted for white collar crimes. In some cases, first-time offenders are convicted and sent to prison, even with no prior criminal history.

If you or someone you know in Toledo, or anywhere in Northwest Ohio, needs the legal counsel or assistance of an experienced criminal defense lawyer, please contact Adrian Cimerman today at (866-435-3901, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free initial consultation.

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