When a person is charged with drunk driving in Cuyahoga County and the surrounding areas of Ohio, there are frequently other criminal charges associated with it. The penalties can accrue, which can cause significant problems in a person's life if they are not...
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Are you ready for summer driving?
Winter in Ohio has its own hazards, including snow, sleet and black ice. Like many in this area, you may be relieved to feel the warmer weather, especially if you drive for any purpose. Those memories of trying to get home from work on icy roads in the blinding snow...
Severe consequences for refusing DUI testing
You’ve been pulled over under suspicion of DUI. You’re scared, and a million thoughts are racing through your mind. Law enforcement asks you to take a breathalyzer or PAS (preliminary alcohol screening) test. The decision you make has serious consequences. In Ohio,...
A brief introduction to wills for Ohio residents
The will is the foundation of many good estate plans. Depending on a testator's situation, it could suffice by itself as the sole document of their estate plan, or it could work with trusts and other tools as part of a more complex estate plan. Either way, having a...
What does implied consent mean in relation to drunk driving?
Ohio motorists may have heard about the drunk driving laws and how the rule of implied consent applies to all licensed drivers. But what exactly does this mean? What have Ohio drivers impliedly consented to? What are the consequences of refusing to take breath test if...
Major cost barriers exist for medical marijuana patients in Ohio
Medical marijuana was legalized in Ohio in 2016, and many chronic pain sufferers were looking forward to giving legal cannabis a try. Unfortunately, there are still barriers to medical marijuana for many people. One of the biggest barriers is cost. Medical marijuana...
We help North Royalton folks with marital dissolution and divorce
Some people have more contact with the court system than do others, but divorce is a common way that large numbers of Ohio's people interact with the courts. It's understandable if people have some questions about how the legal process plays out.Not long ago, we...
What can and can’t be done with a will in Ohio?
The will is the foundation of a solid estate plan. Anyone in Ohio serious about getting a handle on their own estate plan should probably have a will. Depending on their personal circumstances, a person may want to have other estate planning documents, such as trusts,...
A primer on drunk driving laws and penalties in Ohio
It is a misdemeanor in Ohio to operate a vehicle while intoxicated. Police in the Buckeye State spend a lot of time and resources seeking intoxicated drivers, so it is not hard to get caught in their dragnet. Even though drunk driving defendants are often demonized in...
What are the penalties for first-time drug possession in Ohio?
For many years, Ohio and other states have been fighting illicit drug use. They are doing this in part by attacking the demand side, penalizing the people who possess and use drugs. Lately there has been discussion of whether this is a wise approach. Still, these drug...