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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...

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...

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. ...

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,...

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 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...

The arrival of the holiday season is celebrated by many people across the country. From getting together with family members to buying presents for one's partner, this can be an exciting time of the year. However, the holiday season can also bring winter weather such...

Your life as an Ohio landlord may allow you few days to rest and relax. However, you may be among the fortunate ones who have pleasant tenants who get along and are relatively self-sufficient. Not only can this make your workload lighter, but it may also mean your...

Paying a security deposit is very common for a rental in Ohio. Landlords charge these deposits to help cover the costs of any damage you may do while living in the property. Usually, the amount you pay for your security deposit is equal to a month's rent. The landlord...

Some people may mistakenly use the term "divorce" to refer to a dissolution of marriage, and vice versa. However, while the end result is the same, the processes involved in each are very different from one another. An Ohio couple cannot get divorced unless one spouse...