July 15, 2026 | Criminal Defense

In criminal cases, the pressure to move quickly can feel extremely stressful for the defendant. Prosecutors and judges often push to move things along so that they can keep cases moving through the court system efficiently. However, going to trial before your defense is ready can be far more damaging than asking for additional time…. read more

July 10, 2026 | Criminal Defense

Ohio law organizes felony offenses into five degrees, with first-degree felonies being the most serious and fifth-degree the least. Fourth-degree felonies sit toward the lower end of that scale, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a big deal to be charged with one.  A fourth-degree felony conviction in Ohio can mean prison time, thousands of… read more

July 3, 2026 | Criminal Defense

Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming. You may have questions about your rights, the potential consequences of a conviction, and whether hiring a lawyer is the right decision. The good news is that an initial legal consultation gives you an opportunity to understand your situation and learn about your options before moving forward. Many people… read more

June 18, 2026 | Criminal Defense

Many people assume that a jail sentence simply begins on the day of sentencing and ends after a specific number of days or months. In reality, determining how much time a person actually spends in custody can be more complicated.  Factors such as credit for time served, concurrent and consecutive sentences, and eligibility for certain… read more

May 18, 2026 | Criminal Defense

Facing criminal charges in Ohio can leave defendants uncertain about what comes next. A conviction may affect freedom, employment opportunities, finances, and reputation. Because of these risks, understanding how criminal defense cases are handled can help a person accused of a crime better prepare for the legal process. Every criminal case is different, and no… read more

May 13, 2026 | Criminal Defense

Being stopped or detained by police can be stressful and confusing. Many people wonder how long officers can legally hold them before filing criminal charges. The answer depends on the circumstances, the reason for the detention, and whether the situation has escalated into an arrest. In general, police cannot hold someone indefinitely without charging them… read more

March 20, 2026 | Criminal Defense

If you’ve faced criminal charges in Ohio that were later dismissed, it’s natural to wonder whether those charges will still appear on your record. Many defendants assume that if a case is dismissed, it just disappears from their record.   However, this isn’t always true in Ohio. Even without a conviction, the fact that you were… read more

March 19, 2026 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law

Criminal cases in Ohio rarely move straight from an arrest to a trial. Instead, they typically involve several court appearances along the way. One of the most common hearings during this process is a status conference. If you see this term on a court notice or in a case docket, it generally means the judge… read more

March 6, 2026 | Criminal Defense

Probation is a common alternative to jail or prison in criminal cases in Ohio. Instead of serving time behind bars, a judge may allow a defendant to remain in the community while complying with specific court-ordered conditions. One type of probation courts frequently impose in misdemeanor or lower-level cases is unsupervised probation. Unsupervised probation allows… read more

February 9, 2026 | Criminal Defense

Ohio passed the Social Media Parental Notification Act a few years back, a law that was designed to give parents more control over their children’s social media use. The statute primarily required platforms to verify a user’s age and obtain parental permission before anyone under 16 could create an account. However, a federal judge blocked… read more