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What Happens If I Violate Ohio’s Coronavirus Mask Mandate?
September 2, 2020 | Ohio Law
To combat the spread of the coronavirus, mask mandates have become quite common among many of the nation’s states. To date, 30 states have some kind of mask requirement with all sorts of variations related to enforcement and who exactly must wear a mask. Ohio is one of those 30 states, with governor Mike DeWine… read more
How Does Bail Work in Ohio?
September 1, 2020 | Ohio Law
In Ohio, if you are arrested and charged with a crime, you might be required to post bail. This is the process imposed by the court to allow you to leave jail while ensuring you return for future hearings in your case. Bail is collateral that a person accused of a crime gives to the… read more
Gun Shot Residue Evidence Isn’t Always A Smoking Gun
August 31, 2020 | Criminal Defense
If you have seen a television or movie murder trial, those theatrical interpretations of an actual murder trial may have included references to gunshot residue. References to gunshot residue (GSR) are common in crime dramas. The police and the prosecution make a big deal about the defendant having GSR on his hands or his close…. read more
Am I Being Detained? 6 Questions You Should Ask During Interactions with the Police
August 28, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Interactions with the police can be frightening and tense. You do not want to say something that can make matters worse, but you do not want the police officers to arrest you for obstructing justice. It is always a good thing to remember that you can remain silent and can have a criminal defense attorney… read more
3 Charged After 80 Kilos of Cocaine Seized From Dayton Used Car Dealer
July 29, 2020 | Dayton News
According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio, law enforcement agents seized 80 kilograms of cocaine from a Dayton used car dealer. Law enforcement agents arrested three men on federal drug trafficking charges. One of the men co-owns the used car dealership in Dayton. Several law enforcement agencies were involved… read more
How Safe is Dayton, OH?
July 15, 2020 | Dayton News
Civil unrest and protests calling for police reform have made many people question whether Dayton is a safe place right now. In response to some of the civil unrest, Ohio lawmakers might consider a “Stand Your Ground” law. The law would give citizens the right to use deadly force in self-defense. The proposed bill would… read more
Dayton Crime Down Thanks to Coronavirus Outbreak
July 2, 2020 | Dayton News
The coronavirus pandemic caused many unintended consequences. Some of the consequences of a pandemic were expected, such as high rates of unemployment and overloads of our health care system. However, some consequences may not have been as apparent when the pandemic began. While police officers throughout the country, including the Struthers Police Department, posted requests… read more
Is CBD Oil Legal in Ohio?
June 18, 2020 | Ohio Law
There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding CBD oil and its possible health benefits ever since a 2018 federal law decriminalized its use. As in almost every other state, it is legal to buy, sell, or possess CBD oil in Ohio. However, before you decide to use CBD oil, it’s important to know what CBD… read more
Is It Legal to Drive Barefoot in Ohio?
May 22, 2020 | Ohio Law
There are many public places in Ohio where you cannot go barefoot. However, it is legal to drive a car in Ohio without shoes. No federal or state laws make it illegal to drive barefoot in any state in the country. However, that does not mean you could not be charged with a crime or… read more
Is it Legal to Own a Pet Tiger in Ohio?
May 11, 2020 | Ohio Law
Ohio has some of the strictest wild animal laws in the United States, in part because of a tragic incident in 2011, which resulted in the death of dozens of wild animals in Zanesville, Ohio. The owner of an exotic zoo in Zanesville released the animals before committing suicide. The incident prompted legislators to take… read more