Criminal Law

If you have been charged with a crime, or traffic violation, your freedom may be at stake. Even if you are not facing prison or jail time, you may be looking at economic loss from fines and court costs, or the loss of your driving privileges should the court suspend your license. We can help protect your rights, whether you are charged with a minor misdemeanor, a misdemeanor, or a felony. We can also assist you in restoring your rights at the appropriate time, if you or your loved one desires an early/judicial release, restoration of driving privileges or a conviction expunged.

The term criminal law, sometimes called penal law, refers to any of various bodies of rules in different jurisdictions whose common characteristic is the potential for unique and often severe impositions as punishment for failure to comply.  Daniel W. Gehr has years of experience to help you in these matters.  We will fight aggressively for you, call today.  (513)737-4347

DUI

Driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, is the act of operating a vehicle (including bicycles, boats, wheelchairs, tractors, horses, automobiles) after consuming alcohol or other drugs.  It is a criminal offense and you will need an aggressive attorney to help you fight.  Call Daniel W. Gehr, he has the experience to help you during this offense.

Misdemeanor

A misdemeanor, or misdemeanour in many common law legal systems, is a “lesser” criminal act. Misdemeanors are generally punished much less severely than felonies, but theoretically more so than administrative infractions (also known as regulatory offenses).  Misdemeanors usually do not result in the loss of civil rights, but may result in loss of privileges, such as professional licenses, public offices, or public employment. Call Daniel W. Gehr, he has the experience to help you during this offense.

Felony

A felony is a serious crime in the United States and previously other common law countries. The term originates from English common law where felonies were originally crimes which involved the confiscation of a convicted person’s land and goods; other crimes were called misdemeanors. Most common law countries have now abolished the felony/misdemeanor distinction and replaced it with other distinctions such as between summary offences and indictable offences.

In the United States, where the felony/misdemeanor distinction is still widely applied, the Federal government defines a felony as a crime which involves a potential punishment of one year or longer in prison.  Call Daniel W. Gehr, he has the experience to help you during this offense.