Experts agree that "financial reasons" are the most commonly cited cause for divorce. Many times, one spouse handles the majority of the financial management during the marriage. The other spouse may feel confused, blind-sided, or cheated by the financial decisions the...
Ohio Legal Issues Blog
What Does A Criminal Trial Look Like?
The vast majority of criminal cases are usually resolved in one of two ways. Most criminal cases resolve through some sort of negotiated plea bargain which results in a guilty plea to one or more offenses. Other cases, though, end with a trial. At trial, your defense...
What to do before you hire an attorney
So, you have decided to move forward and get a divorce. What is the first step? Hire an attorney? No. Slow down and make sure you are ready for that step. If nothing has been filed with the courts yet, take some time to look at the big picture. Do you know the debts...
The Dangers of Using Your Cell Phone while Driving is Similar to Driving While Drunk
When a friend of mine recently confessed to me, “I’m just not very good at texting and driving; I don’t know how people do it,” I almost fell out of my chair. Turns out, this friend was being serious and genuinely believed that texting and driving can be an acquired...
The role of motorcycle helmets in preventing brain injuries
Motorcycle riders are more likely to sustain head injuries than passenger vehicle riders because they are often thrown from the bike during a motorcycle accident. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a common result when the skull receives the force of an impact,...
Ohio Senate Bill 288
Today, Ohio Senate Bill 288 ("SB288") goes into effect. It cleans up Ohio’s sealing law, which has been a little confusing over the years. Instead of requiring a two part-analysis of: 1) eligible offender; and 2) eligible offense, SB288 removes the eligible offender...
Move Over….It’s The Law
Rising temperatures mean more cars on Ohio highways as people hit the road for summer vacations and other warm weather activities. Over the last few years, the Ohio State Highway Patrol has been ramping up the enforcement of a law not always observed by motorists....
Do I Have to Show Up for My Arraignment in Ohio?
The answer depends on the type of crime you were charged with, the court where you were ordered to appear, and whether your lawyer is able to waive your appearance or appear without you. If you have been charged with a criminal or traffic offense, there are likely...
Do I need a lawyer if I was charged with a crime?
After a person receives a summons or gets arrested, a common question is whether a lawyer is needed. The decision to hire a lawyer is a big one, especially in criminal defense cases. The answer is not a black and white one. A good rule is that whenever there is a...
What is a Pretrial in a Criminal Case?
In most criminal cases, regardless of if they are a misdemeanor or felony, the court date after arraignment (initial appearance in front of the judge) is a called a “pretrial.” Some courts call this a “plea or trial setting.” Regardless of what the court calls it,...