No Wakie Bakie.

Sorry, Ohioans you have not come around just yet to the notion that marijuana should be treated like alcohol.  Whether we like it or not this controversial “drug” is still illegal in the Buckeye State and will be for the foreseeable future.  Ohio is a state where NO ONE can ever say…it’s no big deal it’s just weed.

Prosecutors have a penchant for treating recreational marijuana users the same way that they treat hard drug defendants.  It may seem archaic, but that is the way it is.  By the way, medical use of weed was approved by the state on Sept. 8, 2016.  Another piece of good news is that Ohio has loosened its marijuana laws in general.

However, (and read this point very carefully) even though the possession of less than 100 grams of cannabis is not a jailable offense it could result in someone losing their driver’s license for up to FIVE years!  Could you afford that?  In Northeast Ohio you need to call Akron marijuana defense attorney Jon Sinn immediately.  The only sin is not calling Jon at (330) 431-0160.

What is Judicial Release?

Summer is a good time to revisit the subject of judicial release.  If you are not an attorney it is a complicated process.  It may take 60 days or more to complete so it is important to address it now so that you may have your loved one home by the end of summer.  Now, let’s get into what judicial release means in the Buckeye state.

Early release is the process by which convicted felons can be released from prison before serving their entire sentence.  In most cases, the prisoner is placed on a form of probation under the supervision of the court that sent them to prison in the first place.  In Ohio, the law states IF and WHEN a person can apply for judicial release.

An experienced criminal attorney is needed to move this process along.  In Northeast Ohio that man is Akron judicial release lawyer Jon Sinn.  He will get things moving and keep them going to reach the conclusion that your family is looking for.  You see, the only sin is not calling Jon.  Jon Sinn at (330) 431-0160.

An Attorney Who Really Knows Both Sides.

If you could hire an attorney to defend you or a loved one against a drug charge, let me ask you a question.  Would you like one who only knows the defense side of the equation, or one who is familiar with BOTH sides of the aisle?  In other words, a lawyer who spent years prosecuting drug crimes and now vigorously defends them.

That almost sounds too good to be true.  There can’t be many people who fit that scenario.  In Akron, Ohio, there is a lawyer who actually represented the prosecution on hundreds of major drug cases.  He knows the minds of the prosecutors because he has been one!  Let us introduce you to him.

His name is Jon Sinn.  Today Attorney Sinn is in private practice as a defender of people accused of drug crimes in Northeast Ohio.  It’s hard to surmise that you could do any better than someone who knows the points and the counter-points.  The only sin is not calling Jon.  Call Jon Sinn today at (303) 431-0160.

Definition of Assault and Battery.

Assault is defined as any reasonable threat to a person while battery is defined as the use of force against another person with the primary intent of causing physical harm.  An assault charge may come from someone “feeling” threatened by one’s actions.  When battery is the charge then there has been actual bodily harm inflicted.

Here are the elements of battery –

1.  A volitional or voluntary act of violence against another.

2.  Done with purposeful intent of causing harmful or offensive contact to another.

3.  An example would be throwing a rock at someone that actually hits them.

Both assault and battery are criminal offenses.  That is the important point here.  It may be treated as a misdemeanor or as a felony depending on the severity of the situation.  If you are charged with one of these crimes immediately call Jon Sinn.  He is Akron’s assault and battery defense attorney.  The only sin is not calling Jon at (303) 431-0160.

Remember this one?

Several years ago a man by the name of Vernon Singleton was in the news in Northeast Ohio.  He had been accused of the murder in the shooting death of an 11-year old in Akron back in August of 2011.  Twenty-six year old Vernon Singleton was arrested and charged with the girl’s murder.

Just days before the trial was to begin in July of 2012 Mr. Singleton was release from the Summit County jail.  Just like so many other young men he was already tried in the court of public opinion.  In this case, the charges were dismissed without prejudice and Vernon walked away from the situation a free man.

Vernon Singleton could not have done all of this without the aggressive representation of Northeast Ohio criminal attorney Jon Sinn.  It was a life or death situation for him and by choosing the correct representation life began anew for him.  What about you or a loved one?  The only sin is not calling Jon.  Jon Sinn at (330) 431-0160.

What is Judicial Release?

Let us start with a definition.  Hopefully, you don’t have to ever become familiar with this term, but if you do you will definitely need to understand it fully.  This phrase pertains to the release of a felon BEFORE their term of incarceration has ended.  Of course, it is not “get out of jail free”, but it is a way to get back into society with certain restrictions.

How do you apply for judicial release in Ohio?  It is important to begin the process as quickly as possible because it may take two or three months to complete.  Let me direct you to Ohio revised code Section 2929.20.  And remember, before you get too anxious…not all crimes in the Buckeye State are eligible for this form of early release.

There is one sure way to find out all that you need to know.  That is to contact Northeast Ohio judicial release attorney John Sinn.  He knows all of the ins and outs of this complicated process.  A new life for your loved one may be just around the corner.  The only sin would be NOT to call John.  Attorney Jon Sinn at (330) 431-0160.

Ohio’s New Laws for Motorists.

We are a quarter of the way through 2017 and you probably are not aware that the Ohio legislature enacted dozens of new laws that took effect on January 1st.  Some of them may very well have an impact on you and you need to be aware of them.  This is especially true if you get pulled over one of these days for an offense you didn’t even know existed!

Did you know that Ohio motorists must give cyclists a minimum of three feet of clearance when passing?  Also, beginning in 2017 you can actually go through a stop light if it malfunctions and does not detect your vehicle coming to a stop.  If, heaven forbid, someone is killed with a car the driver’s license will be suspended AFTER they get out of prison instead of during their sentence.

We bring up these changes merely to illustrate that the driving laws of Ohio are fluid.  If you or someone you care about is pulled over and ticketed or arrested for a traffic violation, do not hesitate!  Call Northeast Ohio vehicle crime attorney Jon Sinn.  Just remember: the only sin is not calling Jon at (330) 431-0160.

When Your Back is to the Wall.

When a criminal charge is staring you in the face you see your life flash before you.  There are a wide-range of criminal activities with which you could be charged in the State of Ohio.  They range from DUI to capital murder.  Anything under the auspices of an arrest for a criminal activity must be taken very seriously.

Many times, there can be NO justice without a trial.  One of the top criminal attorneys in Portage and Summit counties has had experience working for BOTH sides.  That’s right!  How many lawyers once worked for the government and now defend charges in the criminal courts of Northeast Ohio for 20 years?

He sounds like someone you might want to call.  If you or a loved one are charged with any criminal offence in the Buckeye State reach for the phone and call Akron criminal defense attorney Jon Sinn.  We have said it over and over, the only sin when you are faced with prosecution is NOT calling Jon.  Jon Sinn’s cell phone number is (330) 431-0160.

Good People…Bad Drugs.

It could have started during the holidays, or just have been exacerbated at various end-of-the-year parties and gatherings.  You are a good person who takes care of themselves, but you have been taking illegal drugs.  Now the recreational habit has gotten out of hand and you or a loved one have been arrested on a drug possession charge.

It is a process that is as old as the human condition.  The only change has been that in Ohio there is a drug climate that many would say has reached epidemic proportions.  There are about as many ways to get high and escape reality for “a minute” as there are people.  That does not mean someone should be judged for life and hamstrung with a drug conviction.

If you or someone you care about has been arrested and incarcerated seek out the best lawyer possible as quickly as you can.  In Northeast Ohio you have someone who, in the past represented the other side.  That type of knowledge will be invaluable.  He is Summit and Portage County Ohio drug defense attorney Jon Sinn.  The only sin is NOT calling Jon at (330) 431-0160 anytime of the day or night.

When Cabin Fever Goes too Far.

We have been gathering together all Winter.  We had the holidays with “mandatory” parties to attend be it with family or not.  Winter in Northeast Ohio can and does test our patience.  Remember the good old days…two equally matched people would fight, shake hands, and go their separate ways.  Nowadays the police are getting involved more and more.

These incidences often occur between two or more people who are/were close friends and things just got out of hand.  Know this…if the cops are involved somebody is probably getting hauled off to jail.  When the “dust settles” you have a situation that demands a good assault defense lawyer right away.

Since these events have a way of generally occurring late into the night make sure that you are calling someone you can reach quickly.  That person is Akron, Ohio assault and battery defense attorney Jon Sinn.  It is no sin to lose your temper, but it is a sin not to call John to help you or a loved one out of a tough situation.  Call or TEXT attorney Jon Sinn at (303) 431-0160

Slow Down and Pull Over.

These are dreaded words that we never want to hear while we are driving.  It may happen to the best of us any time…guilty or innocent.  All of a sudden you glance in your rear view mirror and there they are - those nasty red and blue flashing lights.  It could be something as innocuous as you simply forgot to signal when changing lanes.

Whatever the case it is vitally important to keep your cool.  If in fact you are cited for going over the speed limit there are two steps to follow.  First of all, don’t bother to start an argument on the scene…that will never go well!  Secondly, do NOT just systematically pay the fine even if you believe that you were speeding.

Take a breath and when you get home (or even before) place a phone call to Jon Sinn.  Jon is a Northeast Ohio attorney who has been fighting speeding tickets for years.  The consequences could be severe if you don’t take the matter seriously.  The only sin is not calling Jon.  Jon Sinn at his office located in Akron at (330) 431-0160.

Drug Penalties in Ohio.

It’s a brand new year and we just made it through another holiday season.  We don’t want to start out 2017 with some scare tactic, but we do want you to be aware of the consequences of drug possession and trafficking in the Buckeye State.  Penalties may be severe including large fines and YEARS, not months of prison for certain convictions.

If you were not aware, the federal government may get involved in prosecuting some drug cases and take it out of the hands of the state.  In some cases handling drugs is a misdemeanor, but it could be a felony and it becomes very confusing.  For example, a first degree drug felony conviction can result in up to eleven years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000!

An individual who is found guilty of holding or selling drugs in Ohio will have their life altered forever.  If, heaven forbid, you or a loved one is charged with a drug crime of ANY kind in the state do not hesitate.  Call Jon Sinn immediately.  Attorney Sinn has successfully defended drug charges in Ohio for decades.  Wherever you are in Northeast Ohio the only sin is not calling or texting Jon at (330) 431-0160.

Holiday Gathers of Good People.

You have heard it before, sometimes “bad things happen to good people”.  Good people are all around this holiday season.  We hope that you and yours are having the best holiday of a lifetime.  No one wants to even think about the spiral of events that would occur of one of the good people in your family were accused of a crime.

Not to alarm you, but so many things can go wrong, such as an OVI charge in Ohio.  Maybe you or someone you love gets arrested for holding illegal narcotics.  You could even be in the wrong place at the wrong time during a homicide or a robbery.  Maybe your record is spotless, but now you are the prime suspect and you need aggressive defense.

Northeast Ohio criminal defense attorney Jon Sinn has spent the last two plus decades navigating the justice system of the Buckeye State.  If something happens to one of the “good people” that you know in Portage or Summit County, Ohio, Jon Sinn will be there to represent them.  In 2017 the only sin is NOT calling Jon…Jon Sinn at (330) 431-0160.

Marijuana and The Election.

We are all looking at the 2016 election as one of the most impactful of all time.  Besides the obvious, the decisions that were made about the future of marijuana use in this country were ground-breaking.  Some states legalized its recreational use while others made it available with a doctor’s note.  Whatever the case we are getting closer and closer to the legalization of this controversial drug.

Marijuana has different effects on individuals.  Some people may lose their focus and others report a heightened awareness of their senses.  Did you know that there are more than 400 chemicals in the average marijuana plant?  When it is smoked the heat from that procedure produces even more of them!  This is not meant to scare you, but to remind you that Ohio has not made marijuana use legal…yet.

In changing times such as these it is comforting to know that if you are busted for pot there is a lawyer in Northeast Ohio that will fight for you.  Attorney Jon Sinn is a proud member of the National Association for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.  Do not take a marijuana arrest lightly.  The only sin would be NOT to call John…Ohio weed attorney Jon Sinn at (330) 431-0160.

Using a Handgun in Self-Defense.

What happens when you are arrested for using a handgun?  IF the gun was used in a measure of self-defense the police will probably still confiscate the weapon.  They may also put you in handcuffs and haul you off to the police station.  Even when the shooting takes place late at night in your own home this is likely to occur!

The next thing that the cops will do is take your gun to ballistics to test if your bullets match those that are in the home invader that you shot.  From this point, you hope that the handgun will be returned to you when it is fully determined that this was an act of pure self-defense.  Unfortunately, it does not always go so smoothly.

If you are involved in protecting yourself and/or your property and have shot someone with a legal handgun that you own take swift action.  Call Ohio handgun defense attorney Jon Sinn.  Attorney Sinn knows that good people may sometimes be treated as if they were criminals.  He will fight for your rights in Northeast, Ohio.  The only sin is to not call Jon.  Jon Sinn at (330) 431-0160.

What is a Real Traffic Attorney?

A great traffic attorney goes well beyond traffic tickets and slowing down at school crossings.  There are some truly major consequences that require a well-versed traffic lawyer.  What if you or a loved one are ticketed for driving on a suspended license?  In the state of Ohio that is a first degree misdemeanor.  And if you are convicted you could spend the next six months in jail!

In another case you are driving safely, but you run a stop light and you plow into another vehicle.  Some may dismiss this incident as minor if no one was seriously hurt.  Just as you became complacent the other driver begins complaining of aches and pains resulting from the crash.  Now you have insurance bulldogs and personal injury attorneys calling you constantly.

You need to contact a professional Akron traffic attorney immediately.  The situation will only escalate and you need aggressive representation.  Attorney Jon Sinn can keep that minor fender bender from becoming a huge injury lawsuit.  He has been fighting for the rights of those accused of auto accidents in Northeast Ohio for many years.  The only sin is not calling Jon.  Jon Sinn at (330) 431-0160.

Ohio Weed Attorney.

Sorry, this is not Washington or Colorado.  Someday sooner or later the recreational use and purchase of marijuana will be legal in the state of Ohio.  Don’t take it for granted just yet.  It may seem minor, but don’t tell that to the court system in the Buckeye state!  It is hard to believe, but the recreational use of weed is treated the same way as hard drugs.

When your driver’s license or perhaps a student loan is at stake you better believe this is no laughing matter.  Isn’t it amazing that something that probably will soon be perfectly legal is treated so harshly?  As the law stands in 2016 you should A.) watch what you are doing and, B.) expect dire consequences if you screw up.

If things happen that cause you to be busted for recreational marijuana use you need aggressive representation.  Attorney Jon Sinn is a member of the National Association for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.  He is a northeast Ohio weed defense attorney who fights for your rights when you get busted.  The only sin here is not calling Jon.  Jon Sinn at (330) 431-0160.

Choosing the Right Criminal Attorney.

What are you looking for in a Northeast Ohio criminal attorney?  Well, it would certainly be nice to know that he has had over two decades of success in defending the accused of our area.  The next thing you might ask is how satisfied are his previous clients?  If that prospective attorney whom you wish to go to battle for you has a PERFECT client satisfaction rating that would be comforting to say the least.

When we say a perfect rating we don’t mean by some organization of which you have never heard.  We are talking about perfection as rated by AVVO (look it up if you don’t know them) and The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys.  When you find out that he used to be a senior prosecutor then you know you have chosen someone who knows both sides of the equation.

If all of that sounds too good to be true - trust me, it isn’t.  The attorney who has represented the accused for over twenty years in Akron, Barberton, Bedford, Canton, Cuyahoga Falls, and throughout Northeast Ohio is Jon Sinn.  Attorney Sinn is your best choice for criminal defense in this area.  The only sin is NOT calling Jon.  If you are facing a criminal charge pick up the phone and call (330) 431-0160.

Getting Pulled Over.

When you live around Akron, Ohio with its busy highway system you are the exception rather than the rule if you have been driving for years and never pulled over by the police.  Going over the speed limit, whether it be 5 miles per hour or 25 miles per hour is still a reason for an officer to “do their job”.  Remember that your traffic tickets constitute a big revenue stream!

Think about the importance of hiring a great traffic attorney BEFORE anything happens.  If you wait until you have been found guilty it may be too late.  The right representation may not only reduce or eliminate the fine, but also may help you keep your license, not get “points” on your driving record, and even may be able to keep your insurance from going up if the judge makes a favorable decision.

Let the best go to bat for you in the courts of Northeastern Ohio.  Whether it be Akron, Barberton, Bedford, Canton, Cuyahoga Falls, Revenna, or anywhere in our immediate area, call Jon Sinn.  Attorney Sinn is your traffic attorney in Northeast Ohio.  The only sin is NOT calling Jon.  If you are facing a traffic charge pick up the phone and call (330) 431-0160.

Being Accused of Criminal Activity.

Sometimes lives are altered forever by just being in the wrong place at the wrong time.  It seems a tragedy that a life well lived might be ruined over such a thing.  You were out on the town for a night of fun and frolic.  You certainly did not intend for everything to go south, but it did.  Someone did something to someone else and you were in the middle of it all.

You might be charged with something of which you are completely innocent.  Then there is the gray area where the authorities believe that you exacerbated the situation.  No matter what, an allegation of any size can be blown up to affect your future.  Down the road you could be looking at losing your freedom and basic rights not to mention your ability to seek employment.

Were you or a loved one in the wrong place at the wrong time?  Immediately take a minute and pick up the phone.  Call Attorney Jon Sinn if you reside in the counties of Stark, Portage, and Summit in Northeast Ohio.  Attorney Sinn is an aggressive defender of your rights in a false criminal charge.  The only sin is NOT calling Jon…attorney Jon Sinn at (330) 431-0160.