April 9, 2020 | Criminal Defense

You might want to curse a police officer for pulling you over for a traffic infraction, but you would probably never curse an officer out loud. However, not everyone shares the same reservations about cursing at the police. While freedom of speech protects some forms of communication, cursing at the police could result in a… read more

March 31, 2020 | Criminal Defense

A subpoena is a tool used by parties to a legal matter, including criminal cases and civil cases. If you are facing criminal charges, it is important to use all available tools to mount a strong defense. Subpoenas Used in Ohio Criminal Cases Subpoenas are court orders. If a person fails to comply with a… read more

January 23, 2020 | Criminal Defense

Whether you’ve seen them portrayed in a gripping Hollywood blockbuster film or television show, the fictionalized depiction of a criminal defense attorney rarely matches reality. The truth of the matter, though, is that when things go south there’s no one better than a criminal defense attorney to have by your side. What’s the Definition of… read more

January 8, 2020 | Criminal Defense

For many Americans, the freedom of being able to travel wherever they want is the main attraction of RV ownership. However, not all prospective RV owners fall into this category. Some want to buy an RV to park it in their backyard and move into it permanently – simplifying their lives and reducing their costs… read more

December 31, 2019 | Criminal Defense

Lawyers and attorneys are a lot like insurance. You hope you don’t need them, but you’re a whole lot better off with them on your side when the going gets tough. While it’s common to use the terms “lawyer” and “attorney” interchangeably, there’s actually a difference between the two.  Knowing the difference is not only… read more

December 6, 2019 | Criminal Defense

Before testifying in court, witnesses take an oath to “tell the truth and nothing but the truth.” The problem is that people often do not keep their word. False accusations – especially ones alleging that you committed a crime – can be devastating. In addition to ruining your professional life, tall tales can also wreak… read more

November 11, 2019 | Criminal Defense

Using a fake ID may seem like an age-old tradition – even a rite of passage of sorts – for many young people. Fake identification laws, though, are a serious matter in the eyes of law enforcement. Whether the fake ID is used to skirt the law for underage drinking, buy tobacco products or similar… read more

October 8, 2019 | Criminal Defense

Without a doubt, abortion is one of the most intensely debated issues in the country. Even though the landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in Roe v. Wade in 1973 essentially made abortion legal, some states – including Ohio – have placed restrictions on the procedure. What Is Abortion? Simply put, abortion is the… read more

September 17, 2019 | Criminal Defense

Sometimes it’s hard to get privacy. You might have roommates who are home all the time. Or, maybe your parents don’t approve of your boyfriend or girlfriend, so you have to sneak around. For whatever reason, you find yourself having sex in your car. Is this legal? Can you get arrested for having sex in… read more

September 17, 2019 | Criminal Defense

In 2017, an Ohio woman sued her ex-boyfriend for giving her herpes, a sexually-transmitted disease (STD). In her lawsuit, she claimed that he knew that he had the disease, but failed to disclose that to her before they had sex. Now she has an STD for the rest of her life and wants him to… read more