Police officers have been under significant scrutiny during the past few years regarding the method by which they conduct their duties. It is true that their training has become more militarized than in past decades, and more seriousness is paid to security threats...
Lebanon Ohio Legal Blog
Is juvenile diversion an option as part of criminal defense?
For parents in Ohio whose child has gotten into some form of trouble with the law, the concept of juvenile justice will come to the forefront. It could be a drug charge, driving under the influence, a physical altercation or something more severe. Regardless of the...
The Complex Question of Legal Hemp Products in Ohio
Disclaimer: This article contains general analysis of Ohio and federal laws. It should NOT be read as legal advice. If you need legal advice specific to your case or situation, then please call Dearie, Fischer & Mathews or seek the advice of some other attorney....
Updated Laws on Sealing and Expungement in Ohio
Almost three years ago, we wrote about the Expungement laws in Ohio in our article entitled “New Expungement Law in Ohio: What You Should Know for 2019.” As you may suppose, what you should know for 2019 was different than what you should know for 2021. This is due...
Civil Protection Orders: What Happens During a CPO Case in Ohio
What is a Civil Protection Order? Many of our readers may have heard of protection orders. Whether in their own lives, from friends, or on the news, protection orders may come up in conversations anytime someone is dealing with Temporary Protection Orders,...
How to behave at a traffic stop
Ohio residents pulled over by the police likely feel some degree of nervousness regarding the encounter. The unfortunate truth is that not all police encounters are positive. But motorists who understand their rights during a traffic stop can alleviate the stress they...
Fighting for your reputation against domestic violence charges
With the COVID-19 pandemic serving as a background, more reports of domestic violence have surfaced throughout the country. Living in close quarters and constant togetherness used to be sought after by some married couples, but, under recent times and stressful...
Facts Surrounding Recent Discussion on Federal Marijuana Law
Marijuana Reinvestment and Expungement Act Marijuana users may have experienced some excitement recently as a bill decriminalizing marijuana passed the United States House of Representatives known as the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act of...
4 factors that affect your BAC
Your blood alcohol concentration refers to the percent of alcohol in your bloodstream. Many factors can affect how quickly this percentage rises after you consume alcohol. In Ohio and all other states except Utah, it is illegal to operate a vehicle with a BAC level at...
Can an OVI affect your student financial aid?
Officers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol take drunk driving enforcement seriously. So far this year, OSHP officers have arrested nearly 12,000 drivers on suspicion of operating vehicles while impaired. An OVI arrest and conviction may expose you to a variety of...
