November 25, 2019 | Drug Crimes
Even though half of American adults have tried it, recreational use of marijuana is still illegal in Ohio. Efforts have been successful in some Ohio cities for decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of pot. However, you’re still facing legal consequences if an Ohio police officer charges you with illegally possessing marijuana. The range of… read more
November 15, 2019 | DUI Law
You’ve probably heard of Black Friday, but there’s far less fanfare about the night before Thanksgiving. However, this is one of the busiest times on the road, and it’s made increasingly dangerous due to higher rates of alcohol consumption. In fact, Thanksgiving eve has been dubbed by many as “blackout Wednesday.” Now, law enforcement is… 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 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
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
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 one-year suspension of your driver’s license. But, the alternative may be to provide evidence against yourself in a DUI case. The… read more
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
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
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