The short and most honest answer is: it depends. Sometimes, people assume if they just call a lawyer, they can automatically avoid an OVI charge by simply having their lawyer plead them out to a reduced offense, as though it is a given. Unfortunately, it is almost...
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...
Most parents look forward to a new addition to the family with a great deal of joy – but joy can turn to despair when the baby suffers a birth injury. Birth injuries are distressingly common in the United States, and they’re on the rise. Between 2006 and 2014,...
After an automobile accident, navigating the aftermath can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to dealing with insurance companies. Understanding how to deal with an insurance company after an accident can significantly impact your recovery and compensation....
Title IX, a federal civil rights law, is designed to prevent sex-based discrimination in education – but it’s also used to address issues between students that involve sexual harassment and sexual assault on college campuses. Being accused of a Title IX violation can...
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...
There’s no easy answer to this question. Depending upon the circumstances (and the prosecutor’s inclinations), a domestic violence charge can be classified as either a misdemeanor or a felony. Any domestic violence charge can have dramatic consequences for the...
If your spouse just filed for divorce and you were served, you may feel caught off guard and nervous about what this means for the overall case. In most situations, being the “defendant” in a divorce case has no impact on the final division of property or allocation...
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...
Kentucky does not require Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist insurance, but KY requires that insurance companies offer Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage to all policyholders, including Uber. Does Uber Pay For UM/UIM Coverage For Uber Passengers While Using Uber In...