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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,...
Certain crimes under Ohio law can be enhanced based on a prior conviction of a similar offense. Offenses like domestic violence, OVI, criminal damaging, menacing, public indecency, and violating a protection order are just some of charges that carry elevated...
In every criminal case, evidence is vitally important. The old saying of “you are only as good as what you can prove in court” is true whether you have committed a criminal act or are wrongfully accused. When you are accused or charged with a crime, the prosecutor and...
Unfortunately, the answer is "yes". A criminal conviction, even your first and only criminal conviction, can have significant consequences including removal proceedings and potentially deportation. Understanding the type of convictions posing the greatest risk to your...
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...
