Under Ohio law, there are multiple theft offenses. One of these is petty theft. This type of theft is a misdemeanor (a first-degree misdemeanor) rather than a felony. When is a theft a petty theft? Here in Ohio, a petty theft is a theft in which less than $1,000 in...
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Month: August 2016
Is Ohio spousal support limited to monthly payments?
The payment form most people may think of in regards to spousal support is monthly payments. However, is this the only form spousal support can take? It certainly isn’t here in Ohio. State law gives courts lots of options when it comes to what form spousal support can...
I’m thinking about bankruptcy. Will I lose my home?
One of the greatest fears people have about filing for bankruptcy is the mistaken belief that they will lose everything, including their homes. However, this belief could not be further from the truth as many people are able to protect most of their assets while...
Do mothers automatically get custody in Ohio?
Even though many people believe judges give preference to mothers during child custody disputes, Ohio courts are actually supposed to treat both divorced parents equally. In fact, Ohio even has a statute that expressly states that when a husband and wife decide to...
Ohio and Lucas County seeing lots of personal bankruptcies
In recent times, personal bankruptcy filings have been more common in Ohio than in many other parts of America, a recent report indicates. The report, from NerdWallet, reviewed personal bankruptcy filings made during the period between April 1, 2015 and March 31, 2016...
When is the max sentence required in a cocaine possession case?
For most felony convictions here in Ohio, the court has a fair amount of discretion in what prison sentence to give an individual. Each felony class has its own particular sentencing range associated with it, with the courts, when issuing a prison sentence, being...