It was recently reported that one man in Ohio was taken into custody for alleged drunk driving, and if convicted, it could be the man's 14th offense. Apparently, the man had stopped at a gas station at approximately 2 a.m., and when he was about to leave, the clerk at...
Ohio Legal Issues Blog
$1 Million Awarded To Man Falsely Accused Of Sex Assault
A former school counselor in Covington, KY, has successfully sued a Covington Police Officer in federal court, claiming the officer falsely arrested him for sexual abuse of a 7-year old boy. The lawsuit, filed in April of 2010, concerns a criminal case from early 2009...
Unpaid Taxi Fare Results In Felony Charge Of Unlawful Sexual Conduct With A Minor
December 13, 2015, Cincinnati, Ohio - This past Sunday, William Simpson age twenty-five, refused to pay a taxi company who drove a female to his residence. The taxi driver called the police to report the unpaid fare. When the police arrived, they saw the female...
Handling Motorcycle Accidents When There Is No Contact Between The At-Fault Driver And Motorcycle
Most experienced motorcyclists attempt to avoid collisions by laying down the bike prior to impact. The most common scenario for laying down a bike occurs when a passenger car or truck drives into the oncoming path of the motorcycle by failing to yield the legal right...
Ohio woman charged with OVI after crash
When an individual has been accused of driving under the influence, he or she will likely face a potentially confusing time. Because most people are not well versed when it comes to criminal proceedings, an individual who has been accused of OVI may be uncertain about...
Inoperable Handguns: Are They ‘Deadly Weapons?’
Does an inoperable handgun constitute a 'deadly weapon' under Ohio's carrying a concealed weapon statute? The Ohio Supreme Court doesn't think so. In re J.T., the Ohio Supreme Court held an inoperable pistol that is not used as a bludgeon is not a 'deadly weapon' for...
Domestic Violence And The Brady Disqualifier
Domestic Violence And The Brady Disqualifier Domestic violence is a serious crime. When family or household members-usually two spouses-get into a heated argument, one of them may think calling the police is a good idea. He or she may think if police officers arrive...
Keep Riding Or Store Your Motorcycle?
For many, the 2015 motorcycle season is over in Ohio. For some, the hope of a few more sunny days in the 50s is keeping their bikes out of storage. There are some riders, however, who will continue to ride throughout the winter. While Ohio does not have ideal weather...
Ohio man facing felony charges due to multiple OVI offenses
One man in Ohio may be looking to determine what legal options best suit his circumstances after recently being taken into custody. It was reported that the man has multiple OVI offenses and was arrested on his seventh alleged offense in the last 14 years. Reports...
Rape At Ohio Colleges
The Ohio University Police Department says that reports of sexual assault have quadrupled over last year. At this time last year, there had been six reports of sex crimes. This year, there have been twenty-three. These reports range from public indecency to rape. A...

