Last April, Ohio made it legal for restaurants and bars to sell alcoholic beverages with to-go food orders. As in other states where similar measures were taken, the goal was to help these struggling businesses stay operational. In October, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine...
Probable cause refers to the quality and quantity of information that police need to carry out certain actions. If probable cause is missing or not sufficient, then evidence or testimony that has been collected could be thrown out of court. This means that police...
Anyone who operates a motor vehicle in Ohio must ensure that they’re ready to do so safely. Among other things, this means that drivers can’t be impaired in any manner by drugs or alcohol when behind the wheel. When you’re accused of impaired driving in this state,...
There are generally two types of drug defendants. Some find themselves charged with possession or small-scale distribution charges. Others face large-scale sales, trafficking or manufacturing ones. Many individuals who end up facing the former lower-level charges...
The heroin crisis in Ohio is seemingly endless. Individuals who find themselves addicted to the drug seem to be willing to do whatever it takes to get their hands on this highly addictive drug. Some people think that imposing harsh criminal penalties will help curb...
No one expects divorce to be easy. Yet, many find it more complicated than expected. Closing an important chapter in your life does not happen overnight, and things could get a lot worse before they get better. Knowing that in advance can help you deal with it when it...
It can probably be said that there is no good time to file for divorce. But if there were, springtime might just be it. It’s not right before the holidays, filling you and your family with “Bah, humbug!” instead of the holiday spirit. And it also isn’t in the midst of...
You have known for some time now that your partying has taken on a new intensity. In fact, either on your own or from the repercussions of difficult circumstances like an arrest or an accident, you acknowledge that you need some help in overcoming your addiction to...
When you are planning to file for a divorce, you have many things to consider. You will want to plan your approach, gather evidence and then put everything together to show a family court judge your side of the case. Your spouse is probably doing the same thing at the...