May 31, 2023 | DUI

Drunk driving is a plague on society. Every year, thousands of people die in drunk driving accidents in the U.S. Nearly every single drunk driving death is preventable through responsible driving. In an attempt to combat drunk driving, laws have been instituted in every state in the country. These laws differ from state to state… read more

May 20, 2023 | Criminal Defense

The term “disposed” as a case status means a criminal case is over. However, the disposition of a case is different. Disposition refers to how the case ended. The clerk of court and the prosecutor are not on your side and cannot give you legal advice. The prosecutor is working to obtain a guilty verdict…. read more

May 18, 2023 | Title IX

The Ohio Department of Education complies with Title IX. If your child was accused of a Title IX violation in Ohio, you are probably panicking. You may be worried your child will be kicked out of school, face criminal charges, or damage their reputation. Perhaps you don’t know anything about Title IX.  The reality is… read more

May 17, 2023 | Ohio Law

Ohio has some of the most contradictory and confusing cannabis laws in the nation. The state allows medical marijuana but restricts non-medical/recreational use and permits vaporization but not combustion of THC. In addition, the state still criminalizes possession by people without medical cards but does not impose criminal penalties for small amounts. As a result… read more

April 15, 2023 | Title IX

Do you believe you or someone you love has been falsely accused of a Title IX violation? If so, it is imperative to immediately seek assistance from a defense lawyer who is knowledgeable about Title IX actions.  While these are not technically criminal charges, they should be taken just as seriously because they have the… read more

March 24, 2023 | DUI/OVI

If you’ve been arrested or convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol (OVI) or a related offense in Cincinnati, Ohio, you likely had your license suspended. To reinstate your driver’s license, you must pay a $475 fee to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMW) – but where does that… read more

March 23, 2023 | Title IX

Many people mistakenly believe that Title IX only applies to physical actions, such as sexual assault and rape. However, the federal antidiscrimination law also applies to sexual harassment, which includes cyber-stalking and other forms of online harassment.  This makes sense; after all, one of the primary purposes of Title IX is to foster a safe… read more

March 22, 2023 | Title IX

The Biden Administration made the proposed changes to Title IX available for public comment in June 2022. During the 60-day public comment period, more than 238,000 comments were received. Currently, the Biden Administration is set to release a final rule amending Title IX regulations in May 2023. How Does Title IX Impact Schools and Universities?… read more

March 21, 2023 | Title IX

Under Title IX, all students have the right to access educational programs and activities without fear of discrimination based on gender or sex-based factors. Schools must also provide victims with support services such as counseling and medical care following an incident involving sexual misconduct or violence.  Additionally, schools must further prevent incidents by making sure… read more

March 1, 2023 | Sex Crimes

It’s important for 18-year-olds in Ohio to understand its age of consent laws so that they don’t inadvertently find themselves facing serious sex crimes accusations due to ignorance or misunderstanding about what constitutes an appropriate romantic relationship. What You Need to Know About Ohio’s Age of Consent Laws In Ohio, it is illegal for someone… read more