Classic lawyer answer: It depends. What is the Distracted Driving Law? Ohio’s “distracted driving law” (Ohio Revised Code § 4511.204 “Driving While Texting”) went into effect about a year-and-a-half ago. In short, the law aims at curbing drivers paying more attention...
Can I buy Marijuana in Ohio Legally? Yes! As of August 6, 2024, Ohioans across the state are now able to buy recreational marijuana. After the passage of Issue 2 in November 2023, the state legislature made Ohio the 23rd state to legalize marijuana. However, since...
When charged with a crime it is vitally important to retain the services of a seasoned criminal defense attorney to protect your rights. At , our experienced criminal defense attorneys can tailor the best defense to fit the facts,...
Should I Speak to the Police? The short answer here is no. Be polite and cooperative but do not speak to the police because if the police have even a slight suspicion you injured your child or the child you’re caring for, they and the prosecutor will try to twist your...
Unfortunately, the short answer to that question is yes. This may seem far fetched and hard to believe, but with certain cases in our justice system law enforcement and prosecutors charge people with crimes based upon an accusation alone. This scenario is seen most...
It depends. The law protects people from being prosecuted if too much time has passed. There are different kinds of timelines to which the government is held accountable. Many people have heard of terms like the “statute of limitations” and “speedy trial”. These terms...
This is a very common and simple question that we are asked. However, the answer is anything but simple. In fact, the first response from a lawyer that is experienced with sexual assault cases should be more questions. Who is making the allegation? Is there a formal...
Intervention in Lieu of Conviction (ILC) in Ohio is a program authorized under Ohio Revised Code 2951.041 that is designed to offer certain defendants an opportunity to avoid a criminal conviction. Instead, they can receive treatment for the mental health and...
The Ohio Supreme Court recently clarified Ohio’s self defense law. In a four to three decision in State v. Palmer, the Court granted a new trial for a defendant who was convicted of felonious assault in Clermont County. The Court ruled that the jury in the original...
Effective October 3, 2023, Ohio has once again changed what can and can’t be sealed and expunged. The two biggest changes involved domestic violence and third degree felonies. Ohio has once again made fourth degree misdemeanor domestic violence convictions...
