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Divorce is an emotionally charged process. Navigating the legal aspects while dealing with hurt, anger and uncertainty can be overwhelming. However, making sound decisions during this difficult time is crucial for your future well-being. Here are the top 5 mistakes to...
Divorce marks a pivotal change in your life, affecting both your emotional well-being and your finances. With such a momentous change, the legal proceedings are undoubtedly challenging enough without adding unnecessary conflict to the mix. If you are on the cusp of...
Imagine this scenario: You’re on your way home from a friend’s house, when the police pull you over. As the officer approaches, you panic and remember that there’s a pipe for marijuana on the floor of your car. What happens next? While Ohio has slightly relaxed its...
The penalties for even a first offense can be severe if you’re charged with operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) in Ohio. On conviction, you’ll have to serve a mandatory minimum of three days of jail and at least $375 in fines. You’ll also have six points assessed...
Misdemeanors in Ohio can include a number of offenses from domestic violence and OVI, to theft and drug possession. Explaining your past during a job interview can feel uncomfortable. Contrary to what many may think, you still have a viable chance of getting a job if...
It is natural to feel afraid when police sirens go off behind you. An officer is approaching you and thinks you have done something wrong. Still, you should do what you can to maintain calm over your situation. Once you have stopped and the officer comes up to speak...
For certain misdemeanor offenses, you may have to appear in mayor's court. It is different from other courts in a few important ways. A mayor's court occurs in city hall or another location that is not a typical courtroom. When you go, you will be present with many...
In Ohio, you cannot expunge your criminal records, You can request to have the state seal them, which is similar. According to the Cuyahoga County Officer of the Prosecutor, if you have misdemeanors, you can request that the state seals them in most cases. Keep in...
In general, offenses fall into one of three categories. Misdemeanors fall in the middle with regards to seriousness and penalties. They may result in jail time and/or fines. Felonies are the most grievous, with more severe consequences. Infractions, the least extreme...
Ohio law defines disorderly conduct as an “offense against the public peace.” FindLaw explains that, in general, disorderly conduct refers to any unruly or obnoxious public behaviors in which you engage that likely will lead to a disturbance or other non-peaceful...
