Given the publicity surrounding the recent presidential election, it is no surprise that many people were unaware that the residents of multiple Ohio cities were also voting on whether to decriminalize marijuana possession – with four cities actually passing new...
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Year: 2016
Can prosecutors withhold info on other suspects? SCOTUS to decide
In 1984, a 48-year-old mother of six was brutally sexually assaulted and beaten to death in a Washington, D.C., alleyway Prosecutors claimed she had been confronted by a gang of violent teenagers. It was one of the first cases in the U.S. in which police alleged that...
This New Year, resolve to eliminate your credit card debt
With the New Year quickly approaching, it is a good time to start thinking about possible New Year’s resolutions. However, while many people pick resolutions aimed at improving their physical health – going to the gym, eating better, etc. – you may want to consider a...
How debt savvy are residents of Toledo?
How good a person is at handling debt can impact many things for them financially. This includes their likelihood of running into major debt struggles. How savvy are individuals in Toledo when it comes to debt? A recent report shows a mixed picture on this front. The...
Does alimony ever end in Ohio?
Whether you have been ordered to pay alimony or you are currently receiving it, you may have many questions about how long these payments will continue, or if they can ever be modified or terminated early. Well, the short answer is that it depends. First off, you must...
Preliminary hearings can give your defense a head start
From the time that you’re charged with a crime onward, your attorney will constantly evaluate the evidence against you and the options that you have. Not every case will have a preliminary hearing. If yours does, you should understand how it can help your defense...
Waiting until after the holidays to file bankruptcy is risky
Bankruptcy is a hard thing to consider, especially when it is the middle of the holiday season and everybody’s full of good cheer. But is waiting until after the holidays are over really wise? If you’re just putting off the inevitable, it’s a good idea to talk to an...
Alleged hate crimes spike after election, up 6 percent in 2015
The Southern Poverty Law Center, a respected anti-hate and civil rights nonprofit, has logged more than 700 instances of hate-based harassment and intimidation since the election. The incidents have ranged from anti-Semitic pro-Trump graffiti to out and out assaults....
How is alimony determined?
When a couple gets divorced, alimony may be rewarded to one of the former spouses. Alimony (also referred to as spousal support) is payment made by one former spouse to another after a divorce in order to stabilize the financial situation for the less-earning partner....
What does it mean to have your record expunged?
Everyone worries about passing a background check, qualifying for employment or getting approved for housing. Our permanent records can be a catalyst for the types of opportunities we are afforded. So having the option to get something expunged from your permanent...