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Can Domestic Violence Charges Be Dismissed in Ohio?
Domestic violence is a serious and devastating crime that profoundly affects individuals and families. In Ohio, like many other states, the…
Understanding the Severity of First Time Drug Possession Charges in Ohio
The crisis surrounding illegal drug use is a far-reaching issue in Ohio, as in many other parts of the United States.…
What Offenses and What Felonies Cannot Be Expunged in Ohio?
In Ohio, certain serious offenses cannot be expunged, including first and second-degree felonies, violent crimes involving harm or threats to others,…
What Are the Penalties for a First OVI Offense in Ohio?
For a first OVI offense in Ohio, penalties are divided into two tiers based on blood alcohol concentration. A "low-level" OVI…
How to File an Appeal in Ohio
Sandra had been struggling with chronic pain and anxiety, so her doctor prescribed medication to help her manage her symptoms. One…
Criminal Defense in Ohio: How to Prove Innocence When Falsely Accused
Imagine being accused and convicted of a crime you didn’t commit—it is a scenario none of us wants to experience in…
What Does It Mean in Ohio to Be Indicted?
In Ohio, being indicted means a grand jury has issued a formal accusation that you may have committed a crime. An…
What is the Difference Between OVI and DUI in Ohio?
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Operating a Vehicle while Impaired (OVI) are serious criminal charges in Ohio. While OVI is…
First OVI Offense in Ohio
Have you been arrested for OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired) in Ohio? If so, call us as soon as possible to…
They Didn’t Read Me My Miranda Rights. Is My Case Dismissed?
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of…
What is a “Terry” Stop?
Bob had just come home from college to his hometown in Willoughby, Ohio and was enjoying a night out on the…
About the Willoughby Municipal Court
At the end of the strip in downtown Willoughby sits a majestic and relatively new building. Inside the building you…
About the Painesville Municipal Court
Creative sentencing. That is the most common phrase associated with the retired Painesville Municipal Court Judge Michael Cicconetti. Throughout his time…
About the Mentor Municipal Court
The Mentor Municipal Court is presided over by Judge John Trebets and serves the jurisdictions of Mentor and Mentor-on-the-Lake in Ohio.…
About the Lake County Court of Common Pleas
Sitting in the heart of Lake County Ohio, majestically overlooking the charming square in Painesville, Ohio, is the Lake County Court…
Can Police Search My House?
It’s a cold winter day with numerous lake effect snow warnings for the snow belt area of northeast Ohio. You’ve just…
OVI Checkpoints
It is one of the last Friday nights in the summer in Cleveland, Ohio where very soon, as all those…
Physical Control… What Does It Mean?
Picture a quaint little town with excellent restaurants serving a wide variety of wonderfully prepared food and a multitude of drinks…
Ohio Fake ID Laws
When J.R.R. Tolkien created the world of the Shire, he didn’t attach age restrictions to joining in on the pastime…
Texting While Driving is Now Illegal in Ohio
Governor Kasich’s new law banning drivers from texting while driving takes effect today. The law specifically outlaws “using a handheld electronic…
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