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...
What penalties do you face for a disorderly conduct conviction?
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...
Ohio lawmakers choose to offer treatment instead of jail time
Over the past few years, federal and state laws have come under fire for failing to address America’s growing drug problem. The laws also seem to disproportionately target minorities. Because of this, reforms at the federal, state and local levels have involved...
A drug misdemeanor and your financial aid
Being convicted of a drug crime in Ohio may compromise your ability to continue college if you rely on federal aid to fund your education. Understanding the impact of your misdemeanor on your ability to acquire and maintain financial aid may give you direction as to...
What is a misdemeanor?
Not all crimes are the same. Likewise, not all potential penalties for crimes are the same either. It is important to understand how the law uses different classifications of crime if you are working through the criminal justice system. The three major divisions of...
What constitutes as normal wear and tear?
Many renters count on their returned security deposit to use as a security deposit on their future home, so when a landlord withholds said money, it can be financially devastating. If this happens to you, you may wonder if your landlord is in the right, or if you have...
Reasons for a license suspension
If you find out you have a driver’s license suspension, it can be a real blow. It can be tough to do anything, from going to the grocery store to making it to work, if you cannot drive, and driving under suspension is a huge mistake since the penalties can be stiff. ...
The results of your BAC test may not be due to alcohol
With as much as police departments across the country, including those here in Ohio, use portable breath-testing machines in order to establish probable cause for an OVI arrest, you may think they provide accurate results. Unfortunately, you would be wrong. In fact,...
Writing a will before it is too late
It is difficult for many people in Ohio to consider making significant decisions if they do not feel an immediate impact on their life. One such decision is the choice to write a will and have it legally notarized. Unless people are facing a significant event in their...
Planning well for medical needs a person may have in retirement
Planning for the future is not easy, especially when it comes to making choices that pertain to health care needs. It's not easy for a person to determine what type of help he or she may need, and it may be difficult to consider the possibility that a person may need...
