A few months ago, we wrote an article entitled Search and Seizure in Ohio. That article was primarily an overview of search and seizure laws in Ohio and dealt with concepts such as probable cause and the Constitutional right to privacy. While knowing these general...
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Latest Expungement Laws Actively Implemented in Ohio Appeals Court
Several recent changes to Ohio laws have been significant for our client base. One of the topics that has been particularly affected is expungement. Many our recent articles deal with the updated laws on Expungement and how more Ohioans may have the chance to have...
New Federal Gun Legislation – What it Means for Ohio
Last month, the President of the United States signed a bill on gun legislation. Whenever a bill is signed by the president, that law effects every state, including Ohio. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act made some changes to gun laws all across the country,...
When Can a Juvenile be Tried as an Adult in Ohio?
We have written many articles on juvenile law in Ohio. Anyone under the age of 18 in Ohio (or any other state) is considered a juvenile. Typically, when a juvenile is alleged to have committed an illegal act, the case is handled in juvenile court. These cases are...
How Does the Recent U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Firearm Restrictions Affect Ohio?
As we have written in several recent articles, Ohio has recently made several impactful decisions in regards to gun laws at the state level. If you have been following the news, you may also be aware of a recent decision from the United States Supreme Court which...
Recent Legislation Affecting Safety in Ohio Schools
As many of our readers know, Ohio recently enacted a "Stand Your Ground" law and a "Constitutional Carry" law. While these laws were major changes, and arguably bigger changes than most recent gun laws, there have been other notable laws recently regarding firearms...
Ohio’s Concealed Carry Law Goes into Effect
The information in this article is largely the same as another article we wrote when Governor DeWine first singed Ohio's "Constitutional Carry" law. At that time, the law had officially passed, but Ohio citizens were still required to follow the previous law for...
Differences Between Juvenile Court and Adult Court
Anyone below the age of eighteen is considered a juvenile. If you have reached the age of eighteen already, you may remember how certain things changed as you legally became an adult. Even if you have been in Juvenile Court as a juvenile, you may or may not have...
Search and Seizure in Ohio
Many of us know what it is like to have an encounter with the police. But fewer of us have had an experience that involves search and seizure. Therefore, many readers may have unanswered questions about search and seizure. Even people who have experienced a search...
OVI in Ohio: Misdemeanor or Felony?
OVI continues to be a topic that citizens and Courts in Ohio take very seriously. As we recently discussed in our article "First OVI Offense vs. Multiple OVI Offenses," the penalties for OVI differ based on the situation. Here, we will specifically talk about when...
