The attorneys at frequently represent people accused of crimes in Eaton Municipal Court. It is not uncommon for John R. Bernans and Neal Schuett to each have numerous cases pending in Eaton Municipal Court. Our Oxford office is quite close...
Year: 2019
License Intervention Programs
Many Ohio drivers find themselves charged with "driving under suspension" after a routine traffic stop. Many of those same drivers had no knowledge that their license was even suspended until they were informed of the suspension by a police officer.There are many...
Ohio’s Sexually Violent Predator Specification
Ohio Revised Code § 2941.148 outlines Ohio's sexually violent predator specification. It can be applied to sexually violent offenses-namely homicide, assault, and kidnapping. This specification can be used to add onto or enhance sentences. The exact enhancement...
Ohio’s Shift Back to Indefinite Sentencing: Reagan Tokes Law and Current Local Controversy
On March 22nd of this year, indefinite sentencing returned to Ohio through Senate Bill 201 known as the "Reagan Tokes Law." Indefinite sentencing is where a defendant is sentenced to an indefinite range or term of years, with release determinations made by the Parole...
Do you need an insurance agent to purchase automobile or homeowner’s insurance?
It depends.Many people think they are fully covered when they tell their insurance agent, they want full coverage. Now with the convenience of the internet, many people do not have an insurance agent, they go online and purchase what they think is full coverage....
Penalties for Carrying a CCW on Private Property Where Prohibited
Despite Ohio being an open-carry State (meaning individuals do not need a license to carry a firearm openly in public if they are eligible to carry it), concealed carry (or "CCW") permits have become popular. These licenses permit individuals to possess a concealed...
Are Breath Test Machines Accurate?
Nearly one million Americans are arrested for impaired driving every year. And when many of those individuals are told they failed a breath test, they often feel as though there is no hope other than to plead guilty to an OVI/DUI. However, a recent New York Times...
Marijuana Legalization And Ohio OVI Law
As most people know, medical marijuana was legalized in Ohio in 2016 and medical cannabis sales through dispensaries became legal in 2019. While a obtaining a medical marijuana card enables individuals to use marijuana in accordance with a doctor's prescription, many...
Can A Prosecutor Threaten Me with Additional Charges To Induce A Plea?
If you have been exposed to the criminal justice system, you've likely witnessed the tremendous power of the prosecution. In a criminal case, the prosecutor has a substantial amount of influence, even before a trial begins.A current example of the prosecution's power...
Is A Legal Separation Right For Me?
Choosing to file for divorce is a very difficult decision. Sometimes due to varying situations, the spouses want to explore alternative choices in lieu of filing for divorce. One of those alternatives is a legal separation.What is a legal separation?A legal...