Criminal Defense

Yes. In Ohio, a person can potentially be charged with telecommunications harassment even if they never threaten a person or that person’s property, or never use profanity or abusive language. Many people mistakenly believe telecommunications harassment charges apply...

A felony record can make it harder to obtain work, housing and licenses. Because of that, you may look for a second chance after a conviction. In Ohio, that phrase often refers to reentry support and legal relief, not one single program. Some options focus on job...

Imagine you are at home in Southwest Ohio when police knock on your door. They claim a neighbor’s doorbell camera caught you during a late-night altercation down the street. You might think no one saw what happened, but these digital eyes are everywhere nowadays....

The State of Ohio — like much of the nation — has grappled with the fact that a substantial portion of individuals in the criminal justice system suffer from untreated and/or undertreated mental illness. These individuals, many of whom are further compromised with...

Will I Lose My Gun Rights If Convicted Of A Crime In Ohio? Many folks contact our law firm about restoring their gun rights. The 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and Article I, Section 4 of the Ohio Constitution secures our right to...

When people hear the term “assault,” they usually think of a physical fight or an attack that leaves the victim with a visible injury. But under Ohio law, not all assaults are treated equally. The law distinguishes between what is called a “simple” assault and a...

When people hear the words “assault” and “battery,” they often assume they mean the same thing. In reality, these are distinct legal concepts—and the difference between them can significantly affect how a case is charged or defended. Ohio law approaches these offenses...

The right to consider your home your private sanctuary is rightfully enshrined in the U.S Constitution. In fact, the Fourth Amendment specifically provides you with protection against “unreasonable searches and seizures.”  In most cases, that means that the police...

Last week the Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 56 that could significantly alter the state's recreational marijuana laws even though the measure legalizing recreational marijuana passed with the approval of 57% of voters. To better understand how the Senate’s bill would...

When you're charged with a crime, it's classified as either a misdemeanor offense or a felony. What does that mean? Compared to a felony, a misdemeanor is a (relatively) minor offense that can lead to jail time, fines, community service and other penalties. A felony,...