The Importance of Knowing Both Sides of the Aisle.

Rarely do you get the opportunity to be defended by someone who worked for the prosecution’s side in a criminal trial. That is just such the situation when Akron criminal defense attorney Jon Sinn goes to work for your side.

Twenty-five years ago, Jon Sinn began his quest becoming a top major crimes prosecutor and ultimately chief of his division. It was very impressive for a young, aspiring criminal attorney. It didn’t take long of Jon to grow tired of locking people up and wanted to defend them in criminal trials.

Today, Jon Sinn is a respected and aggressive defender of those accused of a crime in Akron and Northeast Ohio. Jon Sinn knows the ins and outs of “both sides of the aisle.” You can have Akron criminal defense attorney Jon Sinn fighting for your side. Just give him a call anytime at (330) 431-0160. You will see the story of a dedicated criminal defender at sinnlaw.com.

Criminal Defense Attorney Akron

Many lawyers avoid the truly difficult cases. Attorney John Sinn has built career on tough cases. For over 20 years Jon has represented the under served. This includes felony murder cases in which his clients faced life sentences.

When you face serious charges - the attorney you choose holds your future in hands. If you need an experienced criminal defense attorney in the Akron area - give Jon a call at (330) 431-0160.

Judicial Release

What is Ohio Revised Code 2929.20? It is known as “sentence reduction through judicial release”. These days every state, including Ohio, wants as many people released from prison as soon as possible. Do you or a loved one qualify for early release? The Buckeye State uses the term “judicial release” to describe the process formerly known as “shock probation. Attorney Jon Sinn understands judicial release.

When your judge considers judicial release they will review the applicant’s prison record. Logically, most judges believe that a positive prison record will indicate a higher likelihood of success on post-release control. An experienced criminal attorney can carefully review time spent prior to filing and assist in a judicial release motion.

Opportunites for release are few and far between. You need a lawyer with real experience in judicial release - to thoroughly prepare you for every opportunity at freedom. Attorney Jon Sinn has over 30 years experience working with judicial release in Akron and the state of Ohio. Call Jon Sinn for a free consultation at (330) 431-0160 and visit him on the web at sinnlaw.com.

What are the Classes of Felonies in Ohio?

Ohio classifies felony offenses into five categories…first, second, third, fourth, and fifth degree felonies…rather simple, huh? First-degree felonies are the most serious category, while fifth-degree felonies are the least serious.

Additionally, Ohio has several felony offenses that are not identified by any particular degree. Anyone convicted of an Ohio felony faces a prison sentence commensurate with the degree of the felony involved, and, unless a particular Ohio statute provides for a different sentence, each felony category has a specified sentencing range.

Here is what you need to know…A.) Don’t get arrested and B.) Don’t get convicted! Sometimes the only sin you may have committed is NOT calling Jon right away. That is Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney Jon Sinn located in Akron. See what he can do for you or a loved one. Visit sinnlaw.com and call him day or night at (330) 431-0160.

Is Judicial Release in your Loved One’s Future?

These days it is not so far-fetched. Maybe they have served long enough and are ready to move on. To apply for judicial release in the Buckeye State a motion must be filed. It is always better if you can go through a lawyer to file any motions with the criminal court in your particular jurisdiction in Ohio.

Here is one rule of thumb…those convicted of a crime that occurred in Ohio on or after June 30, 1996, may apply for judicial release if their prison sentence is for 10 years or less. Those serving sentences that include “mandatory time” may not be eligible for judicial release during the mandatory period.

Let Akron, OH criminal attorney Jon Sinn help you sort it out. If anyone knows the right arguments to make and the right motions to file, it’s attorney Sinn. Sometimes the only sin you may have committed is not calling Jon right away. That’s attorney Jon Sinn helping you gain judicial release for a family member. Just call (330) 431-0160.

How Do You Plea?

A plea bargain is defined as an agreement in a case between the prosecutor and the defendant (as well as his or her attorney) where the prosecutor convinces the defendant to plead guilty to a lesser charge or to the original charge with a recommendation of a lighter sentence.  A court proceeding is then avoided, as well as the possibility of being convicted of a greater charge.

There are basically three types of plea bargains –

1.  Charge bargaining…used when a defendant pleads guilty to a less serious charge.

2.  Count bargaining…used when someone pleads guilty to a fewer number of charges.

3.  Sentence bargaining…a guilty plea with full prior knowledge of the sentence.

Plea bargaining may or may not be right for you or a loved one.  At that critical juncture may we suggest that you seek the advice of Jon Sinn.  Sometimes the only sin you may have committed is not calling Jon in a timely manner.  That’s Akron criminal lawyer Jon Sinn.  He will fight with you aggressively.  Just call (330) 431-0160.  

Help…Not Jail.

Drug offenders struggling with substance abuse or dependence need help, not jail!  It is a statement that has been shouted all over the U.S. and Northeast Ohio is NO exception.  Instead of incarceration, for people charged with drug possession offenses or drug-related probation and parole violations there is community-based treatment.

Latinos and Blacks are particularly harder effected by the tendency to just “throw the offender in jail” rather than seek treatment.  There are various resources to seek out in the Akron area.  My goodness, you can even wear t-shirts that show your support for humane drug treatment throughout Northeast Ohio.

What you should always do is fight incarceration for a drug offense!  In that vein I offer my services.  I am drug defense attorney Jon Sinn.  I have battled for treatment over incarceration for my entire defense career.  Truly in this case, the only sin you may have committed is not thinking about calling me.  I am Jon Sinn Akron drug defense lawyer at (330) 431-0160.

Criminal Trial 101.

We hope that you or a loved one never has to be faced with a criminal trial in Ohio or any other state for that matter.  Just in case one ever haunts your family we want you to understand the basics.  Depending on the circumstances, you may receive a summons, an appearance notice, etc.  No matter what document it happens to be, make sure that you hang on to it.

Soon, the prosecutors must give you a copy of all of the charges against you.  This is known as “disclosure”.  They must disclose police reports, witness statements, a history of your personal criminal record, and any statements you may have already made.  Here is an important lesson.  Call an attorney BEFORE you incriminate yourself!

That is why I have served Northeast Ohio for many years defending criminal cases in Ohio courts.  Akron is my home and criminal law is my sole focus.  My name is Jon Sinn.  I hope that you or your family will never need to call me, but sometimes the only sin you may have committed is NOT calling me…Ohio criminal defense attorney Jon Sinn at (330) 431-0160.