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...
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Managing Children’s Technology With A Co-Parent
Often times during a divorce parents disagree about the type, amount, or access to certain types of technology by the children in the other parent’s home. Generally, one parent cannot dictate the activities that occur in the other parents’ home during his or her...
What happens in Ohio if you get in an accident without insurance?
Every driver is required to carry the state minimum of auto insurance – but not everybody does. Auto insurance can be prohibitively expensive, and with poor driving histories, these prices can be even more looming. The Insurance Information Institute found that...
Can I be charged with a crime based off someone’s word alone?
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...
Can I Get A Case Dismissed Based on The Government’s Delay?
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...
How do I defend myself from a false sexual assault allegation?
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...
A guide to domestic violence charges in Ohio
Domestic violence is a matter that courts take seriously in Ohio. The state defines the crime as when someone knowingly causes or tries to cause physical harm to a family or household member or causes them to believe they are in imminent harm. Ohio does not limit this...
How Does A Personal Injury Attorney Assess The Value Of A Personal Injury Case?
Accident injury settlements are absolutely crucial for individuals who have been injured due to someone else's negligence. When you're dealing with the aftermath of an accident, the financial burdens can quickly become overwhelming. Medical bills start piling up, and...
How does comparative fault impact compensation in an Ohio car accident?
Car accidents happen so fast that sometimes it can be hard to tell exactly who is at fault – but Ohio adheres to a system of modified comparative negligence that makes determining each party’s share of fault essential. Under Ohio’s system of shared liability, car...
Why You Should Hire a Local Personal Injury Attorney After an Accident?
Getting into an accident is stressful enough without having to navigate the complex world of legal proceedings alone. The personal injury attorneys at the Cincinnati, Ohio law firm of Rittgers, Rittgers, & Nakajima have represented countless accident victims, with...

