In addition to the mandatory driver's license suspension that must be imposed for a drug conviction in Ohio, Defendants, especially ones enrolled in or considering applying to college, must also be aware of the ramifications of a drug conviction on their student aid....
Charlie Rittgers
The Ohio Supreme Court Relaxes Refrigeration Requirements Of Blood And Urine Specimens
Last week, the Ohio Supreme Court in State v. Baker, reversed the trial and appellate courts' ruling that an unrefrigerated blood sample could not be used against Baker at trial. Baker had been charged with an OVI arising out of an accident that killed a pedestrian....
Mason And Warren County Criminal Defense Law Blog
Inventory Search of your vehicle An inventory search of your vehicle by a law enforcement officer must be done "in accordance with reasonable standardized procedure(s) or established routine." While the procedures do not need to be in writing, the prosecutor must show...
Ohio Supreme Court Weighing The Weight Of Cocaine
The Ohio Supreme Court is currently considering a case that could have drastic implications for how the weight of drugs, and specifically cocaine, is determined. In State v. Gonzales, the Court will determine whether the State needs to prove the overall weight of a...
Handling Motorcycle Accidents When There Is No Contact Between The At-Fault Driver And Motorcycle
Most experienced motorcyclists attempt to avoid collisions by laying down the bike prior to impact. The most common scenario for laying down a bike occurs when a passenger car or truck drives into the oncoming path of the motorcycle by failing to yield the legal right...
Keep Riding Or Store Your Motorcycle?
For many, the 2015 motorcycle season is over in Ohio. For some, the hope of a few more sunny days in the 50s is keeping their bikes out of storage. There are some riders, however, who will continue to ride throughout the winter. While Ohio does not have ideal weather...
Injured By A Drunk Driver In Ohio? You Are Not Alone.
Drunk driving accidents represent a significant portion of vehicle crashes in Ohio. For example, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) reported that 27.4 percent of all vehicle crash fatalities in Ohio were caused by drunk driving in 2014. More than half (58 percent)...
Infographic: The Impact Of Motorcycle Accidents
Take a look at our infographic with soe quick-hitting motorcycle accident statistics. If you want to know more about choosing an attorney to handle your motorcycle injury case, read our FREE White Paper: The Attorney You Choose Impacts the Settlement or Verdict of...
Ohio Drug Sweep Nets 409 Arrests, $1.3 Million Seized
More than 400 people find themselves facing serious criminal charges after a statewide drug sweep spanning the last several weeks. Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine recently told the media that the arrests resulted in 920 criminal charges. In addition to the seizure...
Free Motorcycle White Paper From Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima
The Attorney You Choose Impacts the Settlement or Verdict of Your Motorcycle Accident Case recently authored a new White Paper discussing the importance of selecting the right lawyer after you are injured in a motorcycle crash. Whether or...


