Get Your Consultation Today
Ohio 513-496-0134 | Kentucky 859-495-1669
Ohio Revised Code §2913.02 contains Ohio's petty theft statute. A theft charge is considered petty theft if the value of the item taken is less than $1,000. So, stealing a $2 candy bar carries the same penalties as a $999 piece of clothing. Once the value of the...
The short answer is yes, but there are obstacles to overcome prior to obtaining compensation. Your child has a claim against the child that caused injury. The claim includes payment for past medical bills, future medical bills, paid and suffering, and punitive...
is pleased to announce the merger of the former Shea Hartmann law firm, including senior partner Joseph W. Shea and some of his staff, and the addition of highly respected Lindsay Lawrence, daughter of attorney Richard Lawrence. Joseph...
Short answer is maybe. A claim for personal injury generally is made against the person who was at-fault for the injury; the negligent party. In an auto accident, the negligent person is the driver of the car that caused the accident. If the owner was not driving, the...
When you've been seriously hurt in a car accident, settling your insurance claim is probably the last thing on your mind -- but the insurance company's adjuster keeps calling. Do you have to act immediately, even if you aren't sure how well you're going to recover or...
During a criminal investigation, can the police make you turn over your password to your phone? The answer to that question depends on where you live, as the courts are divided on the answer to that question. This makes the question ripe for clarification by the...
Yes and No. While you can always set the matter for a trial, a recent Ohio Supreme Court has significantly helped the State of Ohio, and has significantly limited what arguments you can make about the device used to calculate your speed. What can't I challenge?In...
We are in challenging economic times, to say the least. Many people who have been working with medical problems, and who have now been laid off or lost jobs, have wondered if they should file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits.The quick answer is that you...
Over 200 people were arrested over the weekend in Cincinnati. The majority of the arrestees were young, local, and committed minor infractions. However, a few were charged with serious offenses, including arson. Under Ohio law, arson is a first degree misdemeanor,...
This is a complicated question with a lot of possible directions and answers. According to the United States and Ohio Constitutions, the short answer is a resounding "No!" However, there are a lot of "except when..." that must be considered to avoid potential arrests....