Marijuana laws in Ohio have become rather complicated in recent years. When medical marijuana became legal, we wrote an article called "Medical Marijuana: an OVI Trap?" We saw medical marijuana as a potential OVI trap because marijuana, unlike alcohol, can stay in a...
Ohio Drug Charges
Important Cases Regarding the Police and the Fourth Amendment
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...
Qualifying Adult Under Ohio’s Constitutional Carry Law
Updated June 13, 2022 Ohio’s Constitutional Carry law which went into effect on Monday, June 13, 2022 has been the topic of much conversation in the past few weeks, including an article we wrote on the subject. In said article, we mention several times that, under...
Attorney John Fischer Wins Criminal Appeal
Attorney John Fischer was successful in vacating a criminal defendant’s jail sentence in an appeal before the Second Appellate District of the Ohio Court of Appeals. In the case that originated in Miami County Municipal Court, the defendant appeared without counsel,...
The Complex Question of Legal Hemp Products in Ohio
Disclaimer: This article contains general analysis of Ohio and federal laws. It should NOT be read as legal advice. If you need legal advice specific to your case or situation, then please call Dearie, Fischer & Mathews or seek the advice of some other attorney....
Drug Searches Expected with K-9 Unit for Lebanon Schools in Warren County Ohio
How Does the Use of a K-9 Detection Dog Affect Your Rights Regarding Search and Seizure Protections in Ohio law? Jim Dearie explains. Our local Lebanon Schools have brought on a new partner in their effort to keep the schools safe and free from drugs. In a joint...