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DUI and OVI while Underage/Juveniles

by James Dearie | Nov 10, 2022 | Blog, Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving Charges, DUI And OVI Law, Firm News, Juvenile Defense, Ohio Juvenile Defense, Ohio Teen Traffic Violations, Ohio Traffic Law, Ohio Traffic Ohio, Traffic Violations

As you are probably aware, you have to be 16 to obtain a driver's license, 18 to be considered an adult, and 21 to be considered of legal drinking age. Because these legal ages are all different, OVI is handled differently depending on how old you are. Most drivers...

Common Questions About DUI/OVI in Ohio

by James Dearie | Nov 1, 2022 | Blog, Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving Charges, DUI And OVI Law, Expungement, Firm News, Ohio Traffic Law, Ohio Traffic Ohio, Traffic Violations

Is DUI/OVI in Ohio a Felony? Whether or not a DUI/OVI is a felony depends mainly your previous OVI record. An OVI becomes a felony if you have: 3 or more OVIs in 10 years 5 or more OVIs in 20 years Any felony OVI from any period of time We go into more detail about...

Obtaining a limited license after an OVI conviction

On Behalf of Dearie, Fischer & Martinson LLC | Oct 24, 2022 | DUI And OVI Law

If a court convicts you of an OVI in Ohio, your punishment can include a driver's license suspension. The suspension length depends on the offense's severity and your previous history. Losing your license can make it difficult to get around and live your life....

When Does a Civil Protection Order Case Become a Criminal Case?

by James Dearie | Oct 20, 2022 | Blog, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence Charges, Protection Orders

Our article on Civil Protection Orders covered the topic in a broad way. We got into most of the details in that article, but in this one we will focus on one specific important detail. Specifically, when a CPO case becomes a criminal case. Quite simply, violating...

What is the Difference Between a Juvenile Adjudication and a Criminal Conviction

On Behalf of James Dearie | Oct 4, 2022 | Blog, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Defense, Ohio Expungement, Ohio Juvenile Defense

At Dearie, Fischer, and Martinson, we have handled thousands of juvenile court cases over the last twenty years. Most people know what it means to be convicted of a criminal offense as an adult, but things are a little bit different for juveniles. If your child is...

Firearms Restriction with Domestic Violence in Ohio: Updated for 2022

On Behalf of Dearie, Fischer & Martinson LLC | Aug 30, 2022 | Blog, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Firm News, Ohio Gun Owners' Rights, Weapons Charges Ohio

We recently wrote about the changes to gun laws at a federal level and how they impact Domestic Violence charges. However, we have older articles on firearms restrictions with a Domestic Violence conviction in Ohio, and we know that this topic is of great interest to...

Important Cases Regarding the Police and the Fourth Amendment

On Behalf of Dearie, Fischer & Martinson LLC | Aug 5, 2022 | Blog, Criminal Defense, Ohio Drug Charges, Ohio Marijuana Law, Ohio Search And Seizure Law, Talking To Police

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...

Latest Expungement Laws Actively Implemented in Ohio Appeals Court

On Behalf of Dearie, Fischer & Martinson LLC | Jul 29, 2022 | Blog, Criminal Defense, Expungement, News, Ohio Expungement

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

On Behalf of Dearie, Fischer & Martinson LLC | Jul 14, 2022 | Blog, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Expungement, News, Ohio Gun Owners' Rights

Earlier this year, 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...

When Can a Juvenile be Tried as an Adult in Ohio?

On Behalf of Dearie, Fischer & Martinson LLC | Jul 7, 2022 | Blog, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Defense, Ohio Juvenile Defense, Weapons Charges 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...

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DUI and OVI while Underage/Juveniles

Common Questions About DUI/OVI in Ohio

Obtaining a limited license after an OVI conviction

When Does a Civil Protection Order Case Become a Criminal Case?

What is the Difference Between a Juvenile Adjudication and a Criminal Conviction

Firearms Restriction with Domestic Violence in Ohio: Updated for 2022

Important Cases Regarding the Police and the Fourth Amendment

Latest Expungement Laws Actively Implemented in Ohio Appeals Court

New Federal Gun Legislation – What it Means for Ohio

When Can a Juvenile be Tried as an Adult in Ohio?

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