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,...
Lebanon Ohio Legal Blog
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...
Understanding your rights when communicating with authorities
Knowing your rights is critical anytime you interact with authorities, because it may help protect you and potentially prevent you from facing criminal charges. Your rights differ to some degree based on whether authorities stop you in your car, stop you while out in...
What are the penalties for OVI in Ohio?
Operating a vehicle impaired, or OVI, results in mandatory jail time in Ohio for the first and subsequent convictions. Offenders are also subject to license suspension and costly fines. Before facing a court date for OVI in Ohio, learn more about the potential...
Ohio Weapons Charges Defense Lawyers – Warren County, Greene County
Ohio Lawyers for Gun Rights and Firearms Defense Call Dearie, Fischer & Mathews today for defense against weapons charges in Ohio. Your Ohio Lawyers for Gun Rights and Firearms Defense. Lebanon/Cincinnati: office -- Beavercreek/Dayton:our office How Can a Lawyer...
Is it possible to fight a speeding ticket?
Many Ohioans might think a speeding ticket is a minor infraction. And while it’s true that Ohio usually considers speeding a minor misdemeanor, the consequences can add up. Penalties for speedingMost people are aware that if you’re caught speeding,...
