Hypodermic needles are important medical equipment. They’re used to help health care professionals deliver medications directly into a patient's system. However, they’re also used to introduce illegal drugs and substances to the body, making them a popular target for...
Misdemeanors
What’s the difference between petty theft and shoplifting?
Petty theft and shoplifting may sound like the same offense, but in Ohio, they have distinct legal definitions and implications. Understanding these differences is crucial, especially for individuals who may find themselves or someone they know facing related charges....
Possessing drug abuse instruments, paraphernalia – what’s the difference?
Ohio has a very strict stance against illegal drugs and controlled substances. Not only is it a crime to possess and consume these illicit substances, but it’s also an offense to have any of the instruments or paraphernalia used to administer, cultivate or produce...
False accusations of domestic violence and why they happen
Domestic violence occurs when someone physically inflicts or threatens to inflict violence against a family or household member. In Ohio, domestic violence is a criminal offense that can be a misdemeanor of the fourth degree or first degree. It can ruin your...
When can you get an expungement in Ohio?
Everyone makes mistakes that they wish to forget. When discretions become part of the public record, a person can find it harder to avoid the consequences of a lapse in judgment. Many judicial and law enforcement systems allow the expungement of a record for people...