Drug offenses under Ohio law, such as possession or trafficking, can vary depending on the weight or the amount of drug involved. All illegal drugs, whether they are prescription or street drugs, have a baseline level of offense that can increase depending on the...
Ohio Legal Issues Blog
Be mindful of what you are putting on social media. It could damage your civil case.
Civil suits are, in large part, brought to pursue financial compensation for those who have been wronged or injured by the negligence or intentional actions of another person. The plaintiffs in these cases are required to prove their case and why they are entitled to...
Ohio Supreme Court To Decide If Questioning In The Front Seat Of A Police Cruiser Is A Custodial Interrogation Or Investigative Questioning
The Ohio Supreme Court recently heard arguments in City of Cleveland v. Benjamin Oles to decide whether Miranda warnings are required for questioning of a suspect removed from his vehicle and placed in the front seat of a police cruiser during an OVI...
Invoking the Miranda right to Counsel
In a recent case handled by our attorneys, police arrested a suspect and told his family that he would be questioned about criminal allegations at the local police station. The family, concerned about what the suspect might say, tried to prohibit the police from...
How long do I have to file a lawsuit for personal injuries?
Like many states, the deadline in Ohio to file a lawsuit against another person or entity for injuries they caused depends on the nature of the injury. This deadline is referred to as the statute of limitations. The purpose for the statute of limitations is at least...
Filing a tax return during or after a divorce
Tax time is quickly approaching and if you are going through a divorce, you may have some questions about how to file your taxes. One of the first questions people ask is how to file. Pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code, if you are still married on December 31st,...
The Difference Between Divorce, Dissolution, and Collaborative Law
Our divorce and collaborative law attorneys are commonly asked what the difference is between a divorce and dissolution. They are also frequently asked about collaborative law. Ohio statutes provide two processes for terminating a marriage, divorce and dissolution....
Ohio’s new red light law
A new law in Ohio allows drivers to go through red lights in certain circumstances when the light is not functioning properly. The legislature expanded Revised Code § 4511.132, which addressed operating a vehicle at an intersection with a malfunctioning traffic...
What is the difference between a warrant and a summons?
Both a warrant and summons serve the same purpose - to get a person charged with a criminal or traffic offense to court. But while a warrant and summons serve the same purpose, the practical effect on the person charged can be significant. What Is A Summons? A summons...
What Constitutes an Unlawful Search and Seizure?
If you have been stopped by the police while on the street or if you have a run-in with law enforcement on your private property, it is vital to know your rights. While the police have the authority and a responsibility to uphold the law, there are strict legal limits...

