What happens when police officers violate the civil liberties of citizens while enforcing the law? This question is front and center following the recent death of a Minneapolis man while in police custody. Can you sue the police? The short answer is yes. A federal statute known as Section 1983 of the Civil Rights Act … Continue reading “Holding The Police Liable for Violating Your Civil Liberties”
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 felonies into five classes, from first-degree (the most serious) to fifth-degree (the least serious). Prison sentences and fines vary by the seriousness of … Continue reading “Ohio Felony Sentencing and Fines Guidelines”
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, families, and freedoms in life-changing ways. Here’s What You Need to Know When Facing—or fighting—a Criminal Charge in Ohio When … Continue reading “Criminal Trial Procedures in Ohio: What to Expect if You’ve Been Accused of a Crime”
Nearly every week of the year, throughout Ohio and beyond, ordinary citizens, like yourself, are forced to navigate one of the five primary court systems in our country: civil, criminal, appellate, family, and bankruptcy. These court systems have the power to determine potentially life-changing outcomes; for better or worse. Each court system is different, and … Continue reading “What to Expect in a Civil Lawsuit “
