Barbara Strady, an attorney with is licensed in Kentucky and Ohio. Kirk Allison hired Barb Strady to pursue a case against Dunham's Sporting Goods. On July 30, 2016, Plaintiff Kirk Allyson, a 49-year-old male entered Defendant Dunham's...
Ohio Legal Issues Blog
Can Prosecutors Use Recorded Phone Calls From The Jail In Trial?
Absolutely, they can.But, do the police or prosecutor's actually listen to the jail calls?Yes, they do. It is common for recorded audio from jail calls to be turned over to defense attorneys as evidence that the State intends to use at trial against a criminal...
Can I Leave Leave The Scene Of A Car Accident Before The Police Arrive Or Will I Be Charged With A Crime?
It depends on the facts of your case.What crime can I be charged with if I leave the scene of a car accident?Generally, you can be charged with "leaving the scene of an accident," or sometimes called a "hit skip," under Ohio Revised Code section 4549.02 if: In the...
Can You Be Pulled Over For A Traffic Violation Even If You Didn’t Commit A Crime?
The short answer is yes; however, under the Ohio and United States Constitutions, a police officer's belief that a traffic violation occurred must be "objectively reasonable."When a judge examines whether a traffic stop is legal under the Ohio and United States...
Statute of Limitations During the Covid-19 Crisis
Statute of limitations govern the amount of a time a person has to file a lawsuit. As an example, most injury cases in Ohio caused by negligent acts are governed by a two-year statute of limitations. Meaning, if you are in a car crash, you have two years from the date...
How Does an Auto Insurance Company Value My Car Crash?
The simple answer is : In a way that saves them the most money. Like most businesses, insurance companies want to save money - they want to settle claims as quickly and cheaply as possible. The Law Regarding Injuries; The Value of Injury The injuries that result...
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio Unemployment Benefits
Ohio employees who have been terminated from their employment should act immediately for unemployment benefits. During these times with the Coronavirus this is more important than ever before. Who is eligible for unemployment? To qualify for unemployment, four factors...
Domestic Violence Charges and Marsy’s Law
In November 2017, the victim's rights amendment, commonly known as "Marsy's Law," was passed and added to the Ohio Constitution. As part of Marsy's Law, the definition of "victim" was expanded. A "victim" is now defined as "the person against whom the criminal act is...
Understanding A Domestic Violence Charge
Ohio Revised Code §2919.25 contains Ohio's domestic violence statute. There are three ways to violate this statute: knowingly causing or attempting to cause physical harm to a family or household member; recklessly causing serious physical harm to a family or...
How Has the Coronavirus Pandemic Impacted the Courts and Jails in Southwest Ohio?
Unfortunately, court policies and procedures have seemingly evolved day-by-day due to the coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic. The fact every court has implemented a unique policy adds to the frustration. Without uniformity in procedure, everyone must be extra diligent...

