People often tell me that their goal for the resolution of their case is 50/50 custody. I hear the term almost daily in this area of the law. This term is actually incorrect.In both Ohio and Kentucky, the courts determine which parent will be the custodial...
Ohio Legal Issues Blog
What is Personal Injury Protection?
Personal Injury Protection is sometimes referred to as PIP coverage. This coverage is available to all Kentucky residents who have automobile insurance. It is available to the driver and all passengers in the vehicle.But, what is it? In 1975, the state of...
Are we ready for an active shooter situation?
With all the dangers in the world today, active shooter situations are one of the dangers you can push aside. The local police and fire have it covered. That's because the police and fire departments have teamed up with other localities to ensure they have the best...
Understanding the Miami University Two/Three Strike Policy
I frequently get calls from individuals facing mandatory suspension at Miami University because they have accumulated "two strikes" or "three strikes" depending on the situation. By this, students are referring to Miami's policy whereby if a student receives two...
Darryl Strawberry helping Ohio families struggling during the opioid crisis
Many baseball fans fell in love with Darryl Strawberry for his athletic endurance while playing for the New York Mets and New York Yankees. He won four World Series Championships. But, it wasn't all glamorous and wholesome. It was a world of drugs, addictions, marital...
Ohio Law F.A.Q, Part II – Road-Tripping with “Roadies”
Passengers' PerspectiveTo help fight the monotony of a long car ride some people turn to "roadies" for liquid inspiration. "Roadie" in this situation isn't a stagehand for a band, but instead is slang for what the law calls an open container (of alcohol). Ohio...
Is Kentucky a No-Fault State for Auto Insurance?
The answer is YES.But, what does that mean?It means that no matter whom is at fault for an automobile collision in the state of Kentucky, if you have car insurance, there are certain benefits your automobile policy provides the driver and all passengers. You should...
The Implications of John Doe v. Miami University et. al. (2008) for the Accused, Part 1: Equal Protection
A blockbuster decision dropped in the Title IX Sexual Assault world last week when the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled, in part, against Miami University in a case filed by a suspended student. The student had been suspended for sexual assault based on a theory...
I Plead Guilty, But Now I’m Facing This? What Can I Do?
In our criminal defense practice, it is not uncommon for a potential client to call us to ask about withdrawing a guilty plea they entered in the past. Depending on the circumstances, this can be very challenging. However, it can be done.When someone wants to withdraw...
When Can a Survivor Terminate Parental Rights
The State of Maryland is making news this week in catching up to most of the rest of county by unanimously passing a bill that is expected to be signed by the governor that will allow victims of rape or sexual assault to terminate parental rights of their attackers....

