Campus Sporting Events, Concerts and Activities

Tailgating, Frat and Sorority Parties, Concerts and Special Events

There are many social activities in Columbus, Ohio which surrounds a campus like The Ohio State University. Concerts, sporting events and popular events draw crowds to the Schottenstein Center and Value City Arena. Tailgating at OSU football, basketball and other sporting events is a popular way to get into the atmosphere of an event and enjoy time with friends, other students and fellow buckeyes. Many people don't have a ticket to the game, and simply watch it on one of the TVs in the lot, or listen to it on the radio while enjoying food and alcohol. There has been a lot of emphasis given to the behavior of buckeye fans on college game day, and efforts have been made to reduce or eliminate the consumption of beer and liquor in the parking lots and areas surrounding Ohio Stadium.

OSU tailgates used to be known for heavy partying before and after the event, and this would result in the destruction of public and private property, vandalism, underage drinking, OVI and DUI arrests, public intoxication and open container violations. The city of Columbus and campus police, as well as undercover officers have recently cracked down on this type of behavior, which leads to a variety of arrests and criminal charges. They are also looking for drug use, dealing, or paraphernalia especially relating to marijuana and cocaine.

If you are a student at OSU, Columbus State or any other College or University this can lead to tickets, a disciplinary action, or perhaps your expulsion from school. Many juveniles and adults make the mistake of driving home under the influence of alcohol or drugs and are pulled over. The officer will often look for an opportunity to search your vehicle and this could result in the seizure of evidence, as well as OVI DUI or drug charges.

Charged with OVI or a Crime At or After the Game? Contact an Aggressive Columbus OVI and Criminal Defense Lawyer who will Work To Achieve the Best Result Possible in Your Case

I offer a free consultation to discuss your legal rights and options. To contact my law office in Columbus, Ohio, call 866-491-5517. If you have a question and need to reach an attorney online, contact me by e-mail.

Have Your Rights Been Violated?

As a former assistant prosecutor, I understand the difficulty of prosecuting OVI, DUI, drug possession and related charges. Police often conduct searches and seizures in violation of a defendant's Fourth Amendment constitutional rights. I have significant experience filing motions to suppress and conducting suppression hearings on behalf of clients whose constitutional rights have been violated by unreasonable searches and seizures.

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I am an experienced negotiator and trial lawyer. In addition, I have significant experience handling criminal appeals. If you have been charged with a OVI or DUI, disorderly conduct, underage drinking, drug trafficking, drug possession, or another serious charge, I can provide a vigorous defense on your behalf.

I prepare for each case as if it may go to trial. Drug cases are often built on highly questionable evidence due to the statements of informants and people who are drug dealers. I will thoroughly investigate your case, negotiate for a plea agreement, protect your rights, and argue aggressively on your behalf at trial.

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If you are facing OVI DUI or criminal charges in Central Ohio and need help, contact me at 866-491-5517.