Case Set-Up First StepSo, you've just experienced probably what was the most terrifying event in your life, right?You're injured, your car is destroyed, and medical bills are piling up. Everyone is saying that you should sue the person that did this to you. So, you...
Ohio Legal Issues Blog
Quick Primer on the Sealing of Criminal Records
Ohio has recently expanded the eligibility for sealing one's criminal record. Ohio law now permits up to five low level felonies to be sealed so long as a defendant does not have anything more serious on his or her record. It also permits potentially unlimited...
Not Enough: Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus reveals only names of abusive clergy.
Today, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus, Ohio released a list of clergy who have been credibly accused of sexually abusing minors. Publication of the list is important for survivors, because it gives them validation. Simply seeing a perpetrator’s name on a list...
Title IX Is Not A Finished Product
"Misconceptions, myths, and outright lies," claims the Boston Globe regarding the rationales that underlie the proposed Title IX amendments. The question is whether the regulations, which govern university "sexual assault" hearings, need amendment, or whether they are...
Victory At Trial Is Not Just About Money For Child Sex Abuse Victims
By Konrad KircherSUMMARYChild sex abuse victims often delay in reporting their abuse. They fear that no one will believe them, and they blame themselves for the abuse. When they do come forward, they need validation. I was very proud to assist a very brave 19-year-old...
Sex Education: A FAQ blog series about sex crimes in Ohio
Sex Education, Part One:Let's Talk About "Sex" Most Americans grow up with sex education being a separate unit in their Health class in 4th or 5th grade. Awkward pictures and videos are used to explain the biological and anatomical processes behind sexual...
Auto Insurance: “Full Coverage” Does Not Mean You Are Protected
One of the first things we obtain following a car crash is a copy of our client's automobile insurance policy. People frequently tell us that they have "full coverage" despite not having critical protections for their family. The misconception begins with Ohio law and...
High Risk of Criminal Prosecution for Marijuana Users: Many Criminal Penalties Remain Despite Legalization of Medical Marijuana in Ohio
Medical marijuana was effectively legal in Ohio on September 8, 2018 and the first dispensaries opened in early 2019. In the coming months and years, we anticipate Ohio will see more dispensaries and more medical marijuana patients. Despite the legalization, medical...
Butler County Judge Admits Bias In Sex Offense Cases
Butler County Judge Charles Pater has refused to preside over future cases involving sex crimes. His recusal is due to a written admission issued two months ago stating he may have been biased in sentencing a defendant based upon Judge Pater's own personal experience...
Ohio’s New BMV Program May Help You Get Your Driver’s License Back
The Reinstatement Fee Amnesty Initiative On January 31, 2019, more than one third of the 1.1 million Ohioans with suspended driver's licenses will have an opportunity to petition the BMV to reduce their reinstatement fees or waive them entirely. This opportunity...

