Criminal Defense Law

Sierah’s Law created a statewide Violent Offender Database (VOD) that keeps a register of Ohioans convicted of certain crimes The requirements of the law are quite burdensome. Anyone convicted of [...]

Whether your Independence Day celebration includes a community gathering or a backyard barbeque with friends and family, evening fireworks are likely to highlight the night. Fourth of July [...]

On January 4, 2021, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a “stand your ground” bill into law, expanding the legal protections for Ohioans who use force to defend themselves or their families. Under [...]

Shortened Prison Sentences Increase Due to COVID-19 In response to a growing number of COVID-19 cases among the incarcerated, Governor Mike DeWine and local judges have authorized the release of [...]

You’re driving home from a night out with friends when you see the orange sign announcing, “OVI Checkpoint Ahead.” A wave of anxiety washes over you. You had a couple of drinks at the restaurant. [...]

Having an Ohio criminal record—even for a non-conviction—can make it difficult to put the past behind you. When applying for jobs, housing, loans, or licenses, a clean record might make the [...]

Being convicted—or simply accused—of a state felony in Ohio will impact your quality of life moving forward. To what extent depends, in large part, on the degree of the felony. Ohio divides [...]

“What’s new,” you ask? Ohio’s self-defense law. The state’s new self-defense law came into effect this past March. The most important change you need to know is that if you wound or kill someone [...]

If you, a friend, or a loved one gets on the wrong side of the law in Ohio, knowing what to expect can help to manage the uncertainty and outcome, because criminal convictions impact careers, [...]

Health experts are blaming drugged driving for a statewide spike in Ohio OVI arrests. But as police step up efforts to crack down on drug-impaired drivers, they may overstep their legal bounds [...]