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The law office of K. Ronald Bailey & Associates Co. L.P.A. has extensive experience in defending criminal cases at both the state and federal level. Our case load is representative of the broad range of services that we provide to our clients.

We have successfully fought charges of drug trafficking, grand theft, assault, first degree murder, rape, statutory rape, child abuse, driving under the influence, probation violation, carrying a concealed weapon and many more.

The legal knowledge of our staff, combined with a highly experienced team of investigators and paralegals, has earned us a reputation as one of the top criminal defense firms.

Felonies/Misdemeanors
DUI
White Collar Crimes
Violent Crimes
Drug Related Crimes
Sex Crimes
Computer Crimes
Appeals


Felonies / Misdemeanors:

As in most states, crimes are divided into two major categories - felonies and misdemeanors. Felonies are the more serious crimes, while misdemeanors are considered less serious. Our firm has defended clients that have been charged with a variety of felonies and misdemeanors.

It is never too early to contact an attorney regarding your case. On numerous occasions our firm has been able to prevent charges from ever being filed. In the alternative, if charges must be filed, we are sometimes able to prevent or limit the publicity that these cases receive, thus protecting your reputation.

Our firm has been vigorously defending our clients for over twenty years. Our phone number is 419-625-6740. You may contact us to set up an appointment to speak with an attorney regarding your case. The time required to consult with you to determine if we will accept your case is free.

DUI:

Most likely if you are reading this you have already been charged with DUI. and you probably have a million questions. There are a couple things you should do:

1. Contact a Criminal Defense attorney as soon as possible to discuss your case. Our phone number is 419-625-6740. You may contact us to set up an appointment to speak with an attorney regarding your case. The time required to consult with you to determine if we will accept your case is free.

2. Sit down for a few minutes and make a time line of events of the day you got charged. Write down everything from your first drink to when you arrived home after being cited for DUI The information you remember may be extremely vital to your case, and we all know that as time goes on, memories fade. Do not give this information to anyone other than your attorney.

The Law

Ohio's DUI law is complicated and requires an attorney that is experienced in representing people charged with DUI. In actuality, there are two forms of DUI under Ohio law. The first is "Driving Under the Influence." These charges are based upon physical indications that you were driving under the influence. There are no scientific tests to prove "Driving Under the Influence." The violation is based merely upon the police officer's observations of your driving, your appearance, and your responses to "field sobriety tests." You should be aware that you do not have to perform a "field sobriety test." Typically if you refuse to perform the "field sobriety test" the officer will take you on station to have you take a breath, urine or blood test.

The second aspect of Ohio's DUI law prohibits driving with a prohibited level of alcohol in your breath, blood or urine. This is referred to as a "per se" violation. Whether you are impaired or not, if you have a level of .08 or more of alcohol in your breath, you are considered to be Driving Under the Influence. To be convicted of this violation, the government will present scientific evidence of the results of your tests. You should be aware that you are required by law to submit to a breath, blood or urine test upon demand of a police officer. Refusal to perform these tests will result in your license being suspended for at least one (1) year.

The Punishment

The penalties for DUI are severe. The level punishment you receive depends on the number of DUI convictions you have had within the past five (5) years. The following chart outlines the penalties for DUI.

Ohio law requires that your right to drive be immediately suspended (without trial) under certain circumstances. Your license will be immediately suspended if you refuse to take a breath, blood or urine test upon request. If you agree to take the test, your license will be immediately suspended if you have an alcohol level of .10 or greater.

In addition to the penalties listed above, the law requires immobilization or seizure of your vehicle after multiple convictions of DUI.

Please keep in mind that if you own the vehicle, but were not the person driving under the influence, your vehicle may be immobilized or seized according to the above chart if you knew the driver was intoxicated. There are "innocent owner" exceptions, and you should consult and attorney to protect your rights.

The Defense

Defending a person charged with DUI is a complex matter. It is just as complex for the Government to obtain a conviction. There are many requirements that the Government must meet in order to obtain a DUI conviction. As each case is different, you should consult an attorney as soon as possible to ensure that your rights are protected.

All of the attorneys at K. Ronald Bailey & Associates Co. L.P.A have received extensive training and education on the handling of DUI cases. They have attended national and state seminars devoted exclusively to the defense of citizens charged with DUI. Members of the firm have obtained acquittals of such charges both at trial and before trial with successful motions to suppress the evidence.

White Collar Crimes:

Our firm has represented numerous professionals, including physicians, dentists, chiropractors, nurses, clergy, lawyer and politicians in a wide variety of White Collar Crimes. We have appeared in both state and federal court in such cases, as well as before administrative and disciplinary boards on behalf of those clients.

Our firm has attorneys licensed to appear in both state and federal courts throughout Ohio. Mr. Bailey is also licensed to practice in the United States Supreme Court, and the federal court in Washington D.C.

We provide representation for our clients in all stages of the criminal process, including preliminary government investigations, grand jury investigations, plea negotiations, jury trials, criminal appeals and parallel proceedings such as civil litigation.

Our firm is able to perform independent investigations using some of the best investigators and experts available.

Our practice areas includes many areas of white collar criminal law, including bank fraud and misapplication of bank funds, mail and wire fraud, tax fraud, securities fraud, fraud involving government programs (such as Medicare and Medicaid), criminal antitrust violations, environmental law violations and election law violations.

If you have been charged with a crime, or feel that you may be being investigated in relation to a crime, it is never to early to contact an attorney. In some instances, our firm has been able to help clients avoid even being charged. There are various advantages to this, especially if it saves your reputation by keeping you out of the news.

If you would like to speak with an attorney, our number is 419-625-6740. Please call us to set up an appointment. The time required to consult with you to determine if we will accept your case is free.

Violent Crimes:

Our firm has represented numerous clients on a host of violent crimes ranging from simple assault to capital murder. In March of 2000 alone the firm represented clients on charges of assault, felony domestic violence and felonious assault. All three clients were acquitted.

Mr. Bailey's first case involved a charge of aggravated murder which arose from a shooting outside a bar. Mr. Bailey's defense resulted in acquittal for his client.

For the years of 1997 through 2000, Mr. Bailey has served as the death penalty chair for the annual two day death penalty seminar produced by the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Violent Crime charges carry stiff penalties. Murder charges are extremely serious. The sentences can be as high as life in prison, or death. If you are being investigated in a violent crime case or have been charged, you should contact an attorney immediately. Our phone number is 419-625-6740. You can speak with a receptionist to set up an appointment to speak with an attorney. IN THE MEAN TIME, DO NOT SPEAK WITH ANYONE REGARDING THE CASE (THIS INCLUDES FAMILY). Anyone you speak with may be called into court to testify against you, and anything you say can also be used against you.

Drug Related Crimes:

Drug offenses range in scale from misdemeanor possession to crimes that can carry a life sentence. If you have been arrested, or are being investigated, you should contact an attorney immediately. Our number is 419-625-6740. You may speak with a receptionist who will set up an appointment for you to meet with an attorney. The time required to consult with you to determine if we will accept your case is free.

Our firm has represented clients that have been charged with drug trafficking, possession for sale, possession, distribution, cultivation and transportation. Mr. Bailey's defense of his very first felony jury trial was for an ex-priest charged with selling cocaine and hashish. Mr. Bailey, along with co-counsel George Howells, now retired, raised the defense of entrapment long before the defense was raised in the case of John DeLorean. The jury found the ex-priest not guilty on all counts.

Since then the firm has represented numerous clients on a host of drug related charges in both state and federal court on charges ranging from simple possession of marijuana to RICO and other cases alleging engagement in a pattern of corrupt activity.

Sex Crimes:

Our firm has represented people charged with a wide variety of sex crimes, including indecent exposure, molestation, obscene conduct, possession or distribution of pornography, rape, statutory rape and sexual assault.

Mr. Bailey's defense of his very first felony jury trial without co-counsel was for a man charged with committing sex offenses on three different children. After convincing the trial court to have a separate trial for the charges related to each separate complaint, the jury returned not guilty verdicts on all charges in each of the first two cases and the prosecutor dismissed the third case.

If you have been charged with a sex crime, or being investigated regarding a sex crime, you should consult with an attorney as soon as possible. Our number is 419-625-6740. You may speak with a receptionist who will set up an appointment for you to meet with an attorney. The time required to consult with you to determine if we will accept your case is free.

Typically in cases involving sex crimes, we utilize our in-house investigators, and sometime employ freelance investigators. Our investigators will work on uncovering evidence that may indicate that the charges against you are false, or that someone else committed the crime.

AS WITH ANY SERIOUS CRIME, IF YOU ARE BEING INVESTIGATED, OR HAVE BEEN ALREADY CHARGED, DO NOT SPEAK WITH ANYONE (ESPECIALLY LAW ENFORCEMENT OR OTHER GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS). YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY.

Computer Crimes:

As computers have become more available to the home user, more and more crimes are being committed over the internet or with the use of a computer. Some crimes, while not necessarily classified as a computer crime, have involved the use of a computer (i.e. child pornography cases).

If you are being investigated, or have been charged, with a crime involving a computer, you should seek counsel that has the knowledge and resources to effectively defend you. Our number is 419-625-6740. You may speak with a receptionist who will set up an appointment for you to meet with an attorney. The time required to consult with you to determine if we will accept your case is free.

Our firm has in-house computer technicians with a wide variety of experience that are readily available to aide in your defense. Every time your computer is turned on or used, data is changed - possibly data that is vital for your defense. If you are going to seek counsel regarding a computer crime, please take whatever steps necessary to preserve the data on your computer.


Appeals:

People are wrongfully convicted of crimes every day. If you feel that you have been wrongfully convicted, you should contact an attorney immediately. You only have a limited amount of time in which to file your appeal. Our number is 419-625-6740. You may speak with a receptionist who will set up an appointment for you to meet with an attorney. The time required to consult with you to determine if we will accept your case is free.

Disclaimer:
While no law firm can guarantee any client that an acquittal will be obtained nor can past acquittals assure future acquittals, our record demonstrates our vigorous defense for our clients no matter how serious the case. Please read our full disclaimer.