Many people do not realize that just because an individual has been charged with or arrested on suspicion of committing a crime, it is not necessarily the case that they have committed it. In fact, everyone has the right to convey their side of the story in a...
Drug Possession
Drug possession criminal reform bright light at end of year
Though Issue 1, Ohio's drug crime constitutional amendment, failed at the ballot box in November, Ohio Senate President has started taking steps to make good on his promise to reform drug laws. Though he opposed the failed amendment, he had claimed he would work...
What is drug paraphernalia?
Drug possession arrests and convictions can impose serious penalties on the lives of Ohio residents. Whether their arrests are for allegedly possessing marijuana or narcotics, drug possession charges can be costly and can leave individuals with marks on their criminal...
Marijuana possession still carries consequences in Ohio
You may have heard that Ohio is one of the states to have decriminalized possession of small amounts of marijuana. What exactly does this mean?It does not mean that possession of marijuana for recreational use is legal in Ohio. Rather, it means that jail time is not...
