As technology advances, we would like to think that so do the safety features inside our vehicles. However, the opposite is true. Nowadays, we have gadgets and gizmos surrounding us that make our lives easier. However, many of these devices take our attention off the...
Criminal Defense
Did Columbus legalize nonviolent misdemeanors and petty theft?
Ohioans may be concerned about the current changes in Columbus policing, what it means and whether it will affect them. As the Columbus Dispatch reports, the Columbus Police Department recently made changes to its policy, directing officers to refrain from arrests...
How does a DUI conviction impact your student?
Ohio parents like you may have a child going off to college soon. This is often a time of heightened anxiety for parents. A lot of firsts happen during this period of time. It may be your child's first time away from home or first time living on their own. It could...
Seniors: should you be driving on your medication?
If you are over the age of 65 in Ohio, chances are you have at least one prescription medication you are regularly taking. Whether it is for pain maintenance, allergies, medicine for a cough or something else, many medications can cause side effects. If you are using...
Overcome police strategies
You may already realize this, but the police are not on your side during or after an arrest. They suspect you of a crime. The same rule applies to Ohio prosecuting attorneys. They are likely to use all of their training, knowledge and power to make your conviction as...
Do You Understand Ohio’s Marijuana Laws?
The legal status of marijuana and cannabis products seems to be in constant flux. Marijuana remains illegal under federal law, but many states (including Ohio) have legalized medical use of marijuana (or derivatives), and nearly a dozen states have legalized...
Understanding Field Sobriety Tests In Ohio
Even if you’ve never been pulled over, you likely have some idea of what a field sobriety test is because you’ve seen them on TV and in movies. These are a series of physical coordination tests administered to a suspected drunk driver before moving on to chemical...
The penalties for shoplifting in Ohio
Shoplifting is a crime in Ohio that comes with serious penalties, including jail time and fines. Those dealing with shoplifting charges may also face civil lawsuits from merchants. The criminal justice system charges shoplifters under Ohio’s general theft law because...
Why are those designer sunglasses not worth the shoplifting charge?
Shoplifting is a very common theft crime in Ohio. Many people who do it start when they are younger. It is a crime of opportunity and something done in the moment. It can be very easy to slip something in your purse or bag and walk out of the store without paying....