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Ohio Legal Issues Blog
What is misconduct at an emergency?
Recently we have been involved with the defense of clients charged with the offense of misconduct at an emergency. Ohio Revised Code § 2917.13 prohibits misconduct at an emergency. It states:No person shall knowingly do any of the following:(1) Hamper the lawful...
Can I be charged with a crime simply for being at a protest?
With everything going on, one question we have been getting recently is whether you can be charged with a crime for simply being at a protest. The answer is it depends. The Ohio Constitution and the First Amendment to the United State Constitution provide for certain...
Will my future medical bills, wage loss and pain and suffering be covered in my personal injury claim?
The short answer is yes. By law, the at-fault person's insurance company owes you for all the damages you suffer as a result of an accident. Damages include things in the past, present and future. Future damages are more difficult to predict. The law requires that...
Under What Circumstances Does Mixing Drugs or Alcohol With Sexual Conduct Become A Crime Under Ohio’s Rape Statute?
Ohio's rape statute, 2907.02(A)(1)(c) says:No person shall engage in sexual conduct with another who is not the spouse of the offender or who is the spouse of the offender but is living separate and apart from the offender, when any of the following applies:The other...
Why do some lawyers get higher injury settlements for their clients?
The short answer is because of past jury trial success. Insurance companies are world class data collectors and analyzers. Insurance carriers use complex algorithms to determine the cost of coverage premiums. They also use data and formulas to decide how much money to...
Ohio BMV Closure and Driver License Issues During Covid-19
Since Governor DeWine's Order closing the majority of BMV locations one month ago, we have had a lot of questions related to driver license issues.What if I need to renew my driver's license, CDL, or vehicle registration?Thankfully, Governor DeWine signed a bill that...
Can You Be Pulled Over For Driving Someone Else’s Vehicle?
Potentially, yes. If you do not have permission to be driving the vehicle, then you are committing a crime and can be arrested. However, a recent United States Supreme Court case held that even if you have permission to drive someone else's vehicle, it is possible...
Butler County Area Courts to Offer Fee Amnesty
If you owe court fees to Butler County Area 1 (Oxford), 2 (Hamilton), or 3 (West Chester) Court those courts are currently offering a fee amnesty program through May 22, 2020. Individuals owing fines in those three courts can have the remainder of those fees waived if...
Should I Make A Claim With My Own Auto Insurance Company If The Car Accident Is Not My Fault?
The short answer is yes. Many people who have been in a car accident caused by another driver worry that their premiums will be raised if they open a claim with their own insurance company. But Ohio law (R.C. 3937.22) is clear that an insurance carrier may not...

