IntroductionA court of appeals in Mahoning County has ruled that an attorney appointed for purposes of a criminal appeal may no longer seek to withdraw from the appeal if the attorney believes that the appeal is frivolous. That attorney must now either try to convince...
Year: 2018
Lawyers for Ohio Juveniles in Trouble with the Law
Parents' ConcernsWe understand the concerns that parents face when they learn their child has been arrested or is under investigation for breaking the law. Aside from immediate concerns of protecting the child's safety and privacy, parents can worry that their child's...
The Police are Investigating Me for a Crime and Want to Interview Me. Should I Talk to Them?
Should I talk to the police?No, you should not. I spoke about this in a previous post about invoking your right to talk to a lawyer. But I still get a lot of questions about this, so I'd like to expand. Three things you need to knowThere are three important things you...
Governor Kasich Expands the Definition of Domestic Violence
The legislature has recently voted to expand the definition of "domestic violence" in Ohio. Up until now, Ohio restricted the definition of domestic violence to include only relationships between family members and others who resided in the same household. Following a...
The difference between fault and no-fault divorces
If you are planning on getting divorced, it helps to know what your options are as you begin the process. There are many ways you may pursue a divorce depending on your relationship and the state laws that manage divorce proceedings. Ohio is a unique state that...
Business Law: Successful Verdict
Attorney John Fischer Wins Jury Verdict for Local Business A jury has awarded over $40,000 to a local heating and air conditioning business represented by the attorneys of Dearie, Fischer & Mathews. Attorney John Fischer litigated the matter of The Furnace Man...
Crime Clean-up in the City of Dayton
Some East Dayton Alleys to Be Blocked to Curb Illegal ActivitiesPolice will be closing East Dayton alleys in an effort to curb crime.Streets will not be closed, but some alleys will be blocked, in one East Dayton neighborhood in an attempt to curb drug and...
Has Your Minor Child Been Arrested in Ohio? Here’s What to Do
What Do I Do if My Minor Child is Arrested in Ohio? If your minor child has been arrested or is being questioned by police, an Ohio lawyer can help protect the child's rights. It can be shocking when a parent gets a call from the police saying that a child has been...
What to Do if You are Served a Subpoena in Ohio.
I Have Just Received a Subpoena to Testify in Court in Ohio. What Do I Do Next? What is a subpoena? A subpoena is an action or a document that requires an individual to appear as a witness or to produce evidence to the court. Subpoenas are issued in both civil and...
Sharing Prescription Drugs – What harm can it do?
Dearie, Fischer & Mathews attorney Jim Dearie discusses the legal problems with sharing prescription drugs. I pointed out in an earlier post that smoking marijuana in Ohio is still illegal, and police officers regularly charge people with this offense. Similarly,...