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You receive a call that police arrested your family member for entering someone else's property. The officer mentions criminal charges but you cannot tell if they mean trespassing or burglary. These terms sound similar and both involve being somewhere you should not...
To many people, a speeding ticket can seem minor and insignificant, but the real cost often comes later. Every ticket adds points to your driving record, and too many can lead to a suspended license, higher insurance rates and lasting financial stress. Understanding...
Last year, over 4,000 Ohioans suffered fatal drug overdoses. While that was down almost 20% from 2023, it’s still a disturbingly high number. Many overdoses can be survivable if the victim gets emergency medical intervention. Unfortunately, too many people panic and...
Allegations of assault or other violent crimes risk a variety of penalties. An Ohio criminal court judge can sentence someone to jail time, probation and financial fines. A conviction or guilty plea typically leads to numerous consequences, not the least of which is...
Most people in the United States have some understanding of Miranda rights. The Miranda Warning often plays a dramatic role in movies or television shows where police officers arrest people. The officer will rattle off the Miranda Warning while putting someone in...
Sometimes, the court may exclude certain evidence from being used in a trial. This happens following a motion to suppress, usually filed by the defense during pre-trial hearings. By suppressing evidence, the court aims to protect your rights and uphold the best...
If you are facing criminal charges, it’s important that you understand your constitutional rights and how violations can impact your case. One of those rights falls under the Fourth Amendment. Here’s what you need to know about the exclusionary rule. Your Fourth...
Break-ups are hard. If someone has ended a romantic relationship with you, it’s not unusual to feel devastated and angry -- especially if you’ve been cheated on or otherwise betrayed. Unfortunately, people sometimes get back at a former girlfriend or boyfriend by...
Ohio, like most states, has a “Good Samaritan” law that provides immunity from arrest and prosecution for minor drug offenses if they were discovered by law enforcement solely because a person sought help for themselves or someone else they believed was suffering a...
Almost no one enjoys going to court. If you are out on bail in a criminal matter, however, going to court when you are required to do so is never an optional undertaking. A missed court date is something you do not want to take lightly. In Ohio, failing to appear in...