Yes and No. While you can always set the matter for a trial, a recent Ohio Supreme Court has significantly helped the State of Ohio, and has significantly limited what arguments you can make about the device used to calculate your speed. What can't I challenge?In...
Month: June 2020
Should I file for Social Security Disability now?
We are in challenging economic times, to say the least. Many people who have been working with medical problems, and who have now been laid off or lost jobs, have wondered if they should file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits.The quick answer is that you...
Ohio Revised Code 2909.03 Arson – Recent Cincinnati Protests
Over 200 people were arrested over the weekend in Cincinnati. The majority of the arrestees were young, local, and committed minor infractions. However, a few were charged with serious offenses, including arson. Under Ohio law, arson is a first degree misdemeanor,...
Is It Against The Law To Protest?
This is a complicated question with a lot of possible directions and answers. According to the United States and Ohio Constitutions, the short answer is a resounding "No!" However, there are a lot of "except when..." that must be considered to avoid potential arrests....
Charged for exercising your right to protest?
Since opening our doors in 1995, we have always sought to fight injustice, stand up against inequality, and ensure that everyone has a voice in our criminal justice system. That fight will never end. In times like today, it is even more important that we speak out and...
What is misconduct at an emergency?
Recently we have been involved with the defense of clients charged with the offense of misconduct at an emergency. Ohio Revised Code § 2917.13 prohibits misconduct at an emergency. It states:No person shall knowingly do any of the following:(1) Hamper the lawful...
Can I be charged with a crime simply for being at a protest?
With everything going on, one question we have been getting recently is whether you can be charged with a crime for simply being at a protest. The answer is it depends. The Ohio Constitution and the First Amendment to the United State Constitution provide for certain...