If you have been charged with a drug crime related to prescription drugs, you should know that your future is in jeopardy.Many people who are charged with seemingly minor drug crimes, such as drug possession, are often tempted to plead guilty just so that they can...
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Month: March 2015
How to prepare for family court
If you are like most people, you may be feeling very anxious about going to court for your divorce, child custody or other family law matter.First of all, the good news is that most family law cases settle before having to go to trial, so you don't need to think about...
New Ohio law targets controversial traffic camera tickets
A new law went into effect this week that requires a law enforcement officer to be present in order for traffic cameras to catch speeders.Before the law, cities and villages began using traffic cameras alone to catch speeders and then issued speeding tickets to them...
Underage drinking charges should be taken seriously
Believe it or not but spring semester is quickly coming to an end for college students in Ohio, which provides plenty of reasons to celebrate. Unfortunately, for most college students, celebrating involves consuming alcohol.In fact, the National Institute on Alcohol...
What are Ohio’s new gun laws?
In order to avoid getting into trouble with the law, it's important to be up to speed with Ohio's new gun policy that goes into effect on March 23.The new policies alter many of the state's pre-existing gun laws, including regulations on firearms and concealed carry...
Fighting over Fido: Who gets the pets in a divorce?
If you are one of the many Americans with a beloved pet that you consider to be a member of the family, you may be surprised to know that the court doesn't feel this way at all. Under the eyes of the law, pets are property much like your television or bedroom set.But...
Why to fight a ‘minor’ drug charge
If you are facing a minor drug charge, such as possession of controlled substances or drug paraphernalia, you may be wondering if you should just plead guilty and move on from the charge as quickly as possible. After all, these charges usually do not lead to jail time...
Could marijuana soon be legal in Ohio?
Once denounced as being a dangerous “gateway” drug, America’s perception on pot is beginning to change. So far, there are 23 states that have legalized the use of marijuana in some form, and four states have now legalized its recreational use.At the...
Is Ohio a no-fault divorce state?
Most people are unaware that there are actually two ways to end a marriage in Ohio: divorce and dissolution. The two processes reach the same end result, but the processes and grounds that support each are different.Ultimately, dissolution is comparable to no-fault...
When an ex-spouse engages in parental alienation
For parents who have been through a divorce, their parental rights can be a very important and cherished thing. These rights can be essential in a parent being able to have a chance to have the strong relationship they want with their kids in the wake of the major...