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...
Lebanon Ohio Legal Blog
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 DefenseCall Dearie, Fischer & Mathews today for defense against weapons charges in Ohio. Your Ohio Lawyers for Gun Rights and Firearms Defense.Lebanon/Cincinnati: (513) 932-5529 -- Beavercreek/Dayton:(937)...
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,...
Expungement and Sealing of Juvenile Records in Ohio
After conviction, many people seek to have their records sealed or expunged. Sealing and Expunging are processes that remove your record from public view.For help or with questions getting started on sealing or expunging your Ohio juvenile record call our greater...
Can a Domestic Violence Record Be Expunged in Ohio?
Having a domestic violence charge or conviction on your record can be a major inconvenience even many years after the incident has passed. In addition to the jail or prison time that can be levied, domestic violence convictions can also carry long term blocks on...
Minor theft can have major consequences
Petty theft crimes shouldn’t be taken lightly. In fact, committing this crime can result in consequences that are more serious than you might think. What counts as petty theft?Ohio state law classifies any act of stealing property under $1,000 as petty...
New Expungement Law in Ohio: What You Should Know for 2019
At Dearie, Fischer & Mathews, LLC, we know that good people make mistakes, which can sometimes land them in Court and even in jail or prison. Unfortunately, even after you have paid your debt to society, a charge or conviction on your record can complicate many...
Can I refuse to take a chemical test after an OVI arrest?
When you hear the blare of sirens and look up to see flashing police lights in your rearview mirror, it can be a nerve-wracking moment. Winding up in handcuffs, placed under arrest on suspicion of operating a vehicle impaired (OVI), can add to the confusion. There...
Ohio Expungement – Could Get Easier Under Proposed Law
If passed, proposed Ohio Senate Bill 160 would make expungements available for crimes that are currently not elligible for expungment. The proposed bill could give more people an opportunity to put their criminal past behind them, and move forward with a fresh...
