Pulled Over in Ohio? Here Are the Must-Know Dos and Don’ts of Traffic Stops in The Buckeye State
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Accused of Sexual Assault in Ohio? A Sex Crimes Lawyer Answers Your FAQs
Accusations of sexual assault can have serious consequences, impacting not only your personal life but also your professional and social standing. The mere accusation can lead to severe repercussions, including criminal charges, loss of employment...
Can Domestic Violence Charges Be Dismissed in Ohio?
Domestic violence is a serious and devastating crime that profoundly affects individuals and families. In Ohio, like many other states, the struggle against domestic violence is ongoing, with an alarming increase in reported incidents. While...
Ohio Sex Crimes Defense Strategies — Here Is Everything You Need to Know in 5 Mins
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Understanding the Severity of First Time Drug Possession Charges in Ohio
The crisis surrounding illegal drug use is a far-reaching issue in Ohio, as in many other parts of the United States. While the opioid epidemic has garnered much attention, it's just one facet of a...
Criminal Defense for Non Criminal Defense Lawyers - Criminal Defense Attorney in Cleveland Ohio
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How to Win a Case with a Spider - Criminal Defense Attorney Matt Bangerter Cleveland Ohio.
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Should I take a Lie Detector Test? For both Clients and Attorneys- Attorney Matt Bangerter Tells All
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Do Police Need to Read Miranda Rights? What if the Police don't Read me my Miranda Rights?
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What Does it Mean to be Indicted? Answers & Insights from Defense Attorney Matthew C. Bangerter.
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Basics of Domestic Violence Law - Gain Key Insights to Domestic Violence Criminal Violations
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When should you talk to the cops? (NEVER!!) Learn more from Matthew Bangerter, Criminal Law Attorney
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Understanding the The Appeals Process - Appealing Court Criminal Decisions in Ohio Criminal Courts
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The Bangerter Law Office - Matthew C. Bangerter, ESQ. - Greater Cleveland Criminal Defense Attorney
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What Evidence Is Needed to Convict a Sex Offender in Ohio?
One of the most sensitive and challenging areas of criminal law is sex crimes. In Ohio, sex offenses range from sexual battery to rape, carrying significant penalties. Being convicted of a sex crime can have...
What Offenses and What Felonies Cannot Be Expunged in Ohio?
Living with a criminal record can be like carrying a weight that impacts every aspect of your life. It can affect your job prospects, your ability to rent a house or even your chances of...
What Are the Penalties for a First OVI Offense in Ohio?
In our last blog, we shared the story of Sandra, who was arrested and later convicted of driving under the influence. When we left Sandra, she decided to fight her conviction and pursue an appeal....
First OVI Offense In Ohio
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/X42t0pe0gZg Facing an OVI charge can be quite an overwhelming ordeal, especially if it’s your first one. The potential punishment for an OVI varies greatly, depending on the circumstances of your unique case. Jail time...
How to File an Appeal in Ohio
Sandra had been struggling with chronic pain and anxiety, so her doctor prescribed medication to help her manage her symptoms. One day, while driving to pick up her kids from school, Sandra was pulled over...
Criminal Defense
What should I do during my arrest? Use your right to remain silent and your right to an Ohio criminal defense attorney judiciously during an arrest. Police making an arrest must read you your Miranda...
Expungement
Is expungement the same as sealing a record? No, they are not the same thing. Sealing a record hides the record's contents but does not erase a conviction or arrest. While most background checks will...
Juvenile Crimes
What are the potential penalties for a juvenile conviction (adjudication and disposition)? Juvenile offenses in Ohio range from minor offenses to serious crimes. If your child receives adjudication and disposition (sentencing) in juvenile court, they...
Gun Crimes
What should I do if I’m facing gun charges in Ohio? Contact a gun crimes attorney immediately if you’re facing gun crime charges in Ohio. Your Ohio criminal defense attorney will analyze your case and...
Burglary & Trespass Offenses
What penalties could I face following a burglary or criminal trespass conviction in Ohio? If you stand accused of burglary or trespassing, contact burglary and trespass offenses attorney Matthew C. Bangerter as soon as possible....
Drug Crimes
What penalties could I face for drug crime charges in Ohio? If you’re facing drug crime charges in Ohio, contact an experienced drug crimes lawyer like Matthew C. Bangerter at Fortress Law Group as soon...
Violent Crimes
What are the possible legal consequences of violent crimes in Ohio? Violent crimes like assault or manslaughter are some of the most serious criminal charges in Ohio, so you’ll need a competent violent crimes lawyer...
Theft & Fraud
What penalties might I face if I get a theft or fraud conviction in Ohio? A conviction of theft, burglary, fraud or another related crime in Ohio may involve heavy penalties. It calls for assertive...
Sex Offenses
What defense options do I have if accused of a sex offense in Ohio? A sex crimes attorney with our firm, Fortress Law Group, can review your case and its evidence to determine if you...
OVI/DUI
Is there a difference between DUI and OVI? Operating a vehicle while impaired is a serious offense that endangers the lives of yourself and others on the road. DUI stands for “driving under the influence,”...
Appeals
What is the appeals process in Ohio? After the conclusion of your case, your criminal appeals attorney must file your appeal or request an extension within 30 days. Most appeal lawyers in Ohio file an...
I Sat in On My First Trial Experience, Here Are My Biggest Takeaways
Today’s blog is a guest post from Mia Severino, Fortress Law Group’s Sales & Marketing Coordinator. Mia shares her thoughts and impressions from her first experience sitting at the trial table throughout an entire jury...
Criminal Defense in Ohio: How to Prove Innocence When Falsely Accused
Imagine being accused and convicted of a crime you didn’t commit—it is a scenario none of us wants to experience in our lifetime. Unfortunately, according to the National Registry of Exonerations, it happens all too...
Fortress Law Group, LLC Participates in United Way of Lake County Friend-Raiser
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio—Matthew C. Bangerter, Criminal Defense Attorney and Founder of Fortress Law Group, LLC, was one of two primary sponsors of the annual United Way of Lake County Friend-Raiser, held on December 1, 2022. Hosted...
Backpack Fund Prepares for Third Annual School Supply Drop on Aug. 13
Backpack Fund Prepares for Third Annual School Supply Drop on Aug. 13 The Backpack Fund, a Lake County non-profit that raises school supply donations for less fortunate students, gears up for their 3rd annual donation...
Lyft Driver Says She Fought Off Two Attackers Only to Be Fired from Her Job
Lyft Driver Says She Fought Off Two Attackers Only to Be Fired from Her Job In search of an expert legal opinion regarding a carjacking incident that occurred while a Lyft driver was on duty,...
Twice Convicted Man to Be Released
Twice Convicted Man to Be Released Initially convicted of Aggravated Murder and 13 other counts in a 2011 jury trial and sentenced to life in prison without parole, Matthew C. Bangerter’s client has reached freedom...
Attorney Matthew Bangerter Talks About Friday’s Jury Verdict in the Murder Retrial of His Client Nathaniel Brown
Nathaniel Brown Defense Attorney Matthew Bangerter Talks About Friday’s Jury Verdict in the Murder Retrial of His Client Nathaniel Brown Criminal defense attorney, Matthew C. Bangerter, discusses his client’s retrial outcome, after the defendant was...
Nathaniel Brown's Retrial in Willoughby Hills Murder Case Begins
Nathaniel Brown's Retrial in Willoughby Hills Murder Case Begins After being convicted of Aggravated Murder and sentenced to life in prison, Ohio’s 11th District Court of Appeals found that the defendant was given an unfair...
Nathaniel Brown Convicted of Murder, Gross Abuse Of Corpse; Cleared of 11 Other Counts
Nathaniel Brown Convicted of Murder, Gross Abuse Of Corpse; Cleared of 11 Other Counts Matthew C. Bangerter’s client has been adamant about his innocence since day one. The retrial concluded with a guilty verdict for...
Second Willowick Woman Sentenced for Trying to Strangle Mother on Thanksgiving
Second Willowick Woman Sentenced for Trying to Strangle Mother on Thanksgiving Following a tragic string of events, criminal defense attorney and owner of Fortress Law Group, Matthew C. Bangerter, weighs in on his client’s 7-year...
William Andrasiunas Gets 7 Years for Two Bank Robberies
William Andrasiunas Gets 7 Years for Two Bank Robberies In an attempt to reduce his client’s prison sentence for robbing two banks, criminal defense attorney, Matthew C. Bangerter, argued that oftentimes when people steal or...
Have You Been Accused of a Sex Crime in Ohio? Here Are Some Possible Defenses
Is your world falling apart because you’ve been unfairly accused of a sex crime, and there is a warrant out for your arrest? Facing an arrest for a sex crime you did not commit is...
What Are Some Alternatives to Incarceration in Ohio?
If you face criminal charges in Ohio, the prospect of time in jail may seem terrifying. However, you should know that the criminal justice system allows alternatives to incarceration in some criminal cases. Ohio courts...
Fortress Law Group, LLC Raises $400 for Lake County Students’ School Supplies
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio—Criminal Defense Attorney Matthew C. Bangerter, Founder of Fortress Law Group, LLC, formerly known as The Bangerter Law Office, announces that his firm raised $400 out of a total of $7,667 raised for The...
