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Defending You Against Serious Criminal Charges In Warren And Butler County

Any criminal conviction carries a stigma. If you are convicted of a felony, prospective employers, landlords, and academic institutions will all be able to see that you were once in serious trouble with the law. This will greatly reduce your employment opportunities, living arrangements, and educational options. When faced with these dire circumstances, an experienced Oxford felony defense lawyer can protect your freedom and your reputation.

Defending Clients Against Many Types Of Felony Charges

If you are facing serious criminal charges, the lawyers at Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case and your options. Our offices in Cincinnati, Lebanon and Oxford are ready to help clients in Oxford County, Butler County, and Mason.

Examples of felony offenses our lawyers defend include:

  • Burglary
  • Robbery
  • Assault
  • Felony DUI/OVI and other motor vehicle-related felonies
  • Sex crimes, such as rape and sexual assault
  • Drug offenses, including drug trafficking and felony drug possession
  • Felony weapons charges
  • Murder charges

We Understand The Prosecution

Our team is leaders in the field of criminal defense. We understand how the state builds and prosecutes cases. This unique knowledge enables us to develop strong and wholly compelling criminal defenses.

Is A Defense Available?

There are two sides to every story. Our criminal defense lawyers will make sure that your version of the story comes out. However, you should never attempt to explain your side of the story to police, as you could end up giving police information that will harm your case.

University Of Miami Code Violations

Criminal charges are code violations for students at Miami University. Even if you are not convicted of the charges, you will face a hearing before the Office of Student Conflict Resolution. For more information about this hearing, see Miami University Discipline and Code Violations.

To speak with an experienced criminal trial attorney about your case, call us at 513-496-0134 or e-mail us today.

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Criminal Defense Results

Not Guilty Verdict

Murder, Involuntary Manslaughter, Child Endangerment

A young woman was wrongfully accused of murdering her infant child after she reported that she had buried a stillborn fetus in her backyard after unexpectedly having a miscarriage. A local prosecutor’s office indicted her for Murder and other charges and used video interrogation which they claimed to be a confession to justify the charges. A jury deliberated fewer than five hours and acquitted her of all the serious charges including Murder, Involuntary Manslaughter, and Child Endangerment…

Criminal Defense Results

No Charges Filed

Rape Accusation

Our client was accused of rape after a friendship he had with a woman turned romantic. After a night of drinking and sex in downtown Cincinnati, the woman claimed she was forcibly raped. The woman had often expressed guilt when flirting with our client because of having a boyfriend…

Criminal Defense Results

Not Guilty Verdict

Underage Possession and Consumption

After being found in a bathroom with her highly intoxicated friend, our client admitted to drinking when she was questioned by the police. Despite her admission to consuming alcohol, attorney Nicholas Graman successfully argued that there was no proof the consumption occurred…

Criminal Defense Results

Charge Dismissed

School Threat

Our client was accused of leaving a note on his desk that stated he wanted to kill another student and “shoot up” the school. He was charged with Making False Alarms. The prosecutor refused any reduction, so Steve Kilburn filed a motion to dismiss that was ultimately granted by the Court…

Criminal Defense Results

Not Guilty Verdict

Public Indecency

After a tumultuous upbringing, a teenager who was upset with her mother, accused her mother’s boyfriend of masturbating in front of her. No plea was offered by the prosecutor that did not include at least ten days of jail and a criminal conviction that would impact our client’s job…

Criminal Defense Results

Not Guilty Verdict

Theft

Our client was charged with theft after she mistakenly accepted a package from UPS that was addressed to a neighbor. Nicholas Graman successfully showed that UPS had delivered the package to the incorrect address and that our client accepted the package without knowing it was not hers…

Criminal Defense Results

Not Guilty Verdict

Gross Sexual Imposition

A juvenile was accused of inappropriate sexual conduct with another juvenile in a basement after school. The Warren County Prosecutor’s office refused any plea to a non-sexual offense given the accusations. During trial, Charlie M. Rittgers successfully demonstrated…

Criminal Defense Results

No Charges Filed

Rape Accusation

Our client was accused of rape after a friendship he had with a woman turned romantic. After a night of drinking and sex in downtown Cincinnati, the woman claimed she was forcibly raped. The woman had often expressed guilt when flirting with our client because of having a boyfriend…

Criminal Defense Results

Charge Dismissed

School Threat

Our client was accused of leaving a note on his desk that stated he wanted to kill another student and “shoot up” the school. He was charged with Making False Alarms. The prosecutor refused any reduction, so Steve Kilburn filed a motion to dismiss that was ultimately granted by the Court…

Criminal Defense Results

Not Guilty Verdict

Public Indecency

After a tumultuous upbringing, a teenager who was upset with her mother, accused her mother’s boyfriend of masturbating in front of her. No plea was offered by the prosecutor that did not include at least ten days of jail and a criminal conviction that would impact our client’s job…

Criminal Defense Results

Motorcycle Crash

Theft

Our client was charged with theft after she mistakenly accepted a package from UPS that was addressed to a neighbor. Nicholas Graman successfully showed that UPS had delivered the package to the incorrect address and that our client accepted the package without knowing it was not hers…

Criminal Defense Results

Not Guilty Verdict

Gross Sexual Imposition

A juvenile was accused of inappropriate sexual conduct with another juvenile in a basement after school. The Warren County Prosecutor’s office refused any plea to a non-sexual offense given the accusations. During trial, Charlie M. Rittgers successfully demonstrated…

Criminal Defense Results

Not Guilty Verdict

Underage Possession and Consumption

After being found in a bathroom with her highly intoxicated friend, our client admitted to drinking when she was questioned by the police. Despite her admission to consuming alcohol, attorney Nicholas Graman successfully argued that there was no proof the consumption occurred…

Criminal Defense Results

Successful Plea

First Offense OVI

Our client was charged with an OVI after a car crash in Hamilton County, Ohio. She submitted to standardized field sobriety tests and provided a breath sample. Her BrAC registered 0.158 which is roughly twice the legal limit in Ohio. Through plea negotiations, Charles M. Rittgers was able to facilitate…

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