In Ohio, OVI charges apply not only to operating a vehicle under the influence of alcoholic beverages, but also to any “drug of abuse,” which includes all controlled substances, harmful intoxicants, and dangerous drugs defined by Ohio law. Secondly, our state has opted to use the phrase “Operating a Vehicle,” which Ohio law defines as “to cause of have caused movement,” rather than the word “Driving.”
Divorce involves significant financial changes. Before the process, gather financial documents, assess assets, and create a post-divorce budget. During the divorce, monitor credit reports, close joint accounts, and negotiate fair settlements. After the divorce, update financial documents, establish a financial plan, and rebuild credit. These steps help ensure financial stability and security.
A detailed Overview of Federal Criminal Pleas and Sentencing.
The differences between divorce, dissolution, and legal separation explained.
Knives are no longer automatically considered deadly weapons in Ohio.
Federal Prosecutors Can No Longer Use Compassionate Release Waivers in Plea Agreements.
Reduce your prison time with good behavior and successfully completing programs.
The Stand Your Ground is a significant and controversial law change that has significant impact.
On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law by President Biden. An important provision of the new law involves temporary changes to the child tax credit. For the 2021 tax year only, the credit has been increased from $2,000 to $3,000 for each child age six or older. For children age five and younger, the credit has been further increased to $3,600.
Sealing your criminal record just got easier.
Intervention in Lieu of Conviction (ILC) was changed as of April 12, 2021 (Ohio Revised Code 2951.041). See how in this short blog post.
Voting is a fundamental cornerstone of American democracy. Every year Ohioans cast votes for candidates of their choice. Citizens often contact my office with questions about the voting process, particularly around election time.
I accept Court Appointed Criminal Cases because I like helping people, I learn and gain experience from them, and I receive referrals from satisfied clients, which is the best compliment an attorney can receive.
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Judicial Release should not disqualify an inmate for early release under the COVID-19 exception.
