North College Hill Criminal Defense Lawyer

The City of North College Hill is located just to the north of Cincinnati and calls itself “The Center of It All.” With the city centered around a busy intersection and having direct access to major highways it is easy to see why the city adopted that motto. Considering North College Hill also has a population more than 15 times as dense as the rest of Ohio, news can travel to a lot of people very quickly. So if you find yourself facing police officers in the city it is important to contact a North College Hill criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible in order to protect your rights and your reputation.

Contact Luftman, Heck & Associates to get the help that you need. Call to set up a free and confidential consultation with attorney Brad Groene and let his experience work to protect you.

Traffic Charges in North College Hill

With the amount of vehicles passing through North College Hill, your chances of facing a traffic charge increase. You may not realize the variety and severity of traffic charges you can face in North College Hill, but an experienced Hamilton County criminal defense lawyer can help you handle any of these situations.

• Speeding: A citation for speeding may not seem like a serious charge, but depending on your speed and where the violation occurred you could be facing a 4th Degree Misdemeanor that carries the possibility of up to 30 days in jail. If you’ve had three or more violations in the past year you could facing a 3rd Degree Misdemeanor and up to 60 days in jail.
• Driving with a Suspended License: There are a variety of reasons that you could have your driver’s license suspended and some of them might be difficult to recognize, such as accumulating too many points on your license. If you’ve overlooked any event that could have lead to the suspension of your driver’s license you face severe penalties if you are caught driving while under suspension. Driving under suspension is considered a 1st Degree Misdemeanor where you could face up to 6 months in jail and $1,000 in fines.
• Street Racing: If you and a friend find yourself side by side at a stop light, it may seem like fun to see whose car is faster. Unfortunately, you could both wind up losing because the State of Ohio takes street racing very seriously. Street racing is considered a 1st Degree Misdemeanor where you could face up to 6 months in jail, up to $1,000 in fines, and a suspension of your driver’s license for up to 3 years.
• Hit and Run: Everyone is aware of the need to stop their vehicle when they have been involved in an auto accident causing visible damage to another vehicle. What you may not know that you are required to stop any time there has been an accident, regardless of the amount of damage. Failing to stop after an accident is a 1st Degree Misdemeanor where you could face up to 6 months in jail and $1,000 in fines. If the accident results in serious physical harm or the death of a person, you could face up to a 3rd Degree Felony charge that requires at least 9 months in prison.

If you face charges for any of these offenses, or other serious traffic offenses like driving under the influence (DUI) or driving without a valid operator’s license, you want an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side.

Why Choose A North College Hill Criminal Defense Lawyer

When you are charged with a crime, you want an attorney that is familiar with your area and the courts where you might appear. Attorney Brad Groene with the firm Luftman, Heck & Associates is a North College Hill criminal defense lawyer with experience handling offenses from minor misdemeanors to the most serious felony cases. Brad has experience not just in North College Hill, but in areas throughout Hamilton County including Cincinnati, Colerain, and Forest Park.

If you are a resident of Hamilton County but have been charged in another county near Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky, don’t hesitate to call Luftman, Heck & Associates at (513) 338-1890. Our law firm has handled many criminal defense cases, and we’re located in Cincinnati’s Business District. We also serve Clermont County, Warren County, Butler County, Kenton County, and many more. Click here for a full list of the areas we service.

Contact Cincinnati Criminal Defense Lawyer Brad Groene

If you are being investigated for criminal charges or are being accused of a crime, call the North College criminal defense team of Luftman, Heck & Associates today at (513) 338-1890 or email us at advice@cincinnaticriminalattorney.com. North College criminal defense lawyer Brad Groene is available 24/7 to answer your questions.