Legal Blog & Information
Four Defenses to Statutory Rape
October 28, 2019 | Sex Crimes
In most intimate relationships, almost anything is legal as long as both parties give their consent. In the eyes of the law, a person’s ability to give consent is what’s most important. Here in Ohio, the age of consent is 16. That’s the minimum age when a person is considered old enough to understand what… read more
Understanding Abortion Laws in Ohio
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
How Long Does Alcohol Stay On Your Breath?
October 7, 2019 | General DUI Q & A
According to a 2015 news report, more Ohio drivers are refusing to take breathalyzer tests when pulled over for suspicion of drunk driving. The penalty for refusing a breathalyzer test in Ohio is a year suspension of your driver’s license. But, the alternative may be to provide evidence against yourself in a DUI case. The… read more
Is a DUI a Felony?
September 17, 2019 | DUI Penalties
In Ohio, it is illegal to operate any motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you’re stopped while driving drunk, you can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI). DUI, which is also known as Operating a Vehicle Impaired (OVI), is a serious crime that can potentially affect you for… read more
Is It Illegal to Have Sex in a Car?
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
Can I Go to Jail For Giving Someone Herpes?
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
Man Facing Charges For Aggravated Robbery of an Ohio Bank
September 17, 2019 | Robbery
A Cincinnati man is facing criminal charges for aggravated robbery, among other things, after allegedly holding up a U.S. Bank in West Carrolton, OH last month. According to reports, 46-year-old Aaron Lamont entered the U.S. Bank on S. Alex Road wearing a disguise. He displayed a gun while demanding cash. He was apprehended by police… read more
Do I Still Need a Lawyer If I Plan on Pleading Guilty?
September 17, 2019 | Criminal Defense
If you’re facing charges for DUI or some other criminal offense and intend to plead guilty, you may be tempted to skip hiring a lawyer to represent you. That would be a big mistake – and could be a very costly one, too. Feeling overwhelmed by the legal process or merely just wanting to get… read more
Ever Heard Of A Graphing Intoxilyzer 8000?
October 14, 2015 | Breath Tests, Intoxilyzer 8000
Me neither. So this is interesting. I recently had an OVI case North of Dayton. For my readers, you know an OVI is the same as a DUI. And you also know that I tend to travel a bit all over Southwest Ohio including the Cincinnati area fighting DUI cases. I plan to also start… read more
The Basics of Drug Crimes
April 6, 2015 | Drug Crimes
There is much confusion surrounding drug offenses in Ohio. The drug laws and classifications are vast and tremendously complex so it can be quite easy to be charged with a criminal offense. If you are charged with a drug-related crime, you should contact an experienced Dayton drug crimes attorney immediately. What is a drug crime?… read more