by joesuhre on September 24, 2009
Being arrested can be one of the most frightening experiences anyone can have. A city or county jail is no fun – no matter what part of Northern Kentucky you’re in.
And it’s not easy for family members because many times, they don’t know what to do.
Should they thumb through the Yellow Pages to find an attorney?
Should they call friends or relatives for advice? That can be a tough decision too because everyone is going to find out they’ve had a family member arrested – and that can be embarrassing.
I have another option.
Why not rely on professionals…..including a former cop and former prosecutors….help you or a family member with a criminal matter in Northern Kentucky.
I’m Joe Suhre – and I manage Suhre & Associates, a criminal defense law firm. And here’s why I think you should call us if you need help.
Besides having law enforcement experience, we are familiar with every court and judge in Campbell, Kenton and Boone Counties in Northern Kentucky.
And that means we are very familiar with the differing views and policies of the various courts – and even the judges that preside over those courts.
And that is the first step in obtaining a favorable outcome for your case.
On this website, you’ll find answers to many of the questions you have about being arrested in Northern Kentucky, what happens when someone goes to jail, what happens at court, and even what sentences or fines you might get.
To find the answers to your questions, just type your question in the search box located to the right, or just click on a category you’re interested in – there you’ll find every entry we have on that subject.
And when it’s time to call someone….let a team that’s been there stand with you or your family member in the courtroom. And in Northern Kentucky, that team is Joe Suhre and Mike Zimmerman.
Call 513.333.0014 for help – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
by mikezimmerman on May 7, 2010
I get this question a lot and there are a lot of myths and misunderstandings surrounding this point. A lot of people have the impression that convictions “fall off” or are magically wiped from your record after a certain period of time. I think the Transportation Cabinets practice of limiting the time frame that they look back at one’s record and the insurance companies’ practice of only considering the past five years of one’s driving record play a big role in the confusion.
Let me be very clear A CONVICTION STAYS ON YOUR RECORD FOREVER. It does not matter if the charge was a misdemeanor or a felony, unless you were a juvenile at the time, whatever you were convicted of is still on your record today, no matter how long ago it was.
Many people find this out when it is too late. During a job application they either list the conviction thinking that the company will not consider it because it is “too old” or, worse yet, the leave t off the application al together, believing that the passage of time has made those old charges disappear. It simply is not true and most employers in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky will find them during a standard criminal background check.
The only exception is if the case was properly expunged. That will be the subject of my next post. So, barring the court allowing a later expungement if you are eligible, the best way to keep a conviction from preventing you from getting the job you want is to not get convicted in the first place. That is why good representation is so important. You need to contact an attorney as soon as possible so they can review the evidence in your case and determine what defenses exist. To the untrained eye most cases look hopeless, but to an experienced criminal law attorney most cases have something worth fighting over. Get the facts and know what’s at stake before making any decision to get a permanent black mark on your record. Your future may depend on it.
