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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?
Living with a criminal record can be like carrying a weight that impacts every aspect of your life. It can affect…
What Are the Penalties for a First OVI Offense in Ohio?
In our last blog, we shared the story of Sandra, who was arrested and later convicted of driving under the influence.…
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?
Crime television shows make it seem like every accused party finds a criminal defense attorney and goes to court right away…
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
Mentor, Ohio. Home to the fighting cardinals, the Great Lakes Mall, and even a professional hockey team, the IceBreakers. In the…
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…
What Does It Mean To Be Indicted?
Law and Order, NCIS, Criminal Minds, Perry Mason - all TV dramas covering the world of criminal law. While most criminal…
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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