Photo by: The Maker's ImageOne of our partners, Adam Mathews, has been honored with the 2018 Young Professional Award from the Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce. The Young Professional Award recognizes a highly motivated, emerging leader that...
Year: 2018
Teenagers: Your penalties for street racing in Ohio
Many new drivers face temptation to drive at high speeds on Ohio roadways, especially if they drive expensive or fast cars. When individuals engage in races on the road, it creates an environment that could lead to disaster. Drag racing can cause serious car...
Why do juveniles confess to crimes they didn’t commit?
Whether due to police tactics or a child's state of mind, ample evidence has shown that juveniles are more likely to make false confession compared to adults. In fact, according to the National Registry of Exonerations' study, 38 percent of juveniles who were later...
Dearie, Fischer & Mathews Welcomes Matt Nolan to the Team
Matt Nolan has been an active attorney and public servant since 2008. As an assistant prosecutor for Warren County he represented public agencies in civil matters across the County. As an assistant City Prosecutor, Matt has helped protect Mason and Deerfield Township...
Your Day in Court – Defending your DUI charge
You've been charged with DUI in Ohio. You can be scared, not knowing what the legal process holds in store. Jim Dearie, with Dearie, Fischer & Mathews, explains what to expect during the court proceedings. With 25 years experience as a defense lawyer,...
Charged With DUI in Ohio? We Can Help.
Today I want to address those of you who have been charged with DUI in Ohio. DUI is now known as OVI - "Operating a Vehicle under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs."When this short video is over, you will have a good idea about why you have been charged with...
Driving Stoned: Marijuana DUI-OVI in Ohio
After my last article about medical marijuana, I had a number of people ask me for more details about how you can be charged with a DUI for marijuana.Most people are familiar with the .08 limit for alcohol, but marijuana limits are tested and calculated...
How to Hire a DUI Lawyer You Can Trust: Lebanon Attorney Explains
If convicted of DUI, will I go to jail? How much does a DUI lawyer cost? Will my license be suspended? How do I find a lawyer with experience defending DUI? Jim Dearie answers these and many other questions you may have.If you have been...
What’s Legal in OH Medical Marijuana Law?
What is legal and what is not in 2019 for Ohio Marijuana Law? Legal in Ohio Marijuana Law: Medical Marijuana, under the supervision of a marijuana-certifed physician for an approved condition. Marijuana for medicinal purposes, in oils, edibles, patches and vaporized...
What is ‘Attorney – Client Privilege’?
Attorney-client privilege in the news.Recent events in the news have called attention to the meaning of the attorney-client privilege. On April 9, a federal magistrate judge issued a search warrant allowing the FBI to raid offices of attorney Michael Cohen and seize...