Category: Criminal Defense Ohio
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When you hear the blare of sirens and look up to see flashing police lights in your rearview mirror, it can be a nerve-wracking moment. Winding up in handcuffs, placed under arrest on suspicion of operating a vehicle impaired (OVI), can add to the confusion. There might be so many thoughts running through your mind…
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Can minors purchase or own firearms? What are the penalties for Improperly Furnishing Firearms to a Minor? Responsible gun owners are often very enthusiastic about about helping youth to learn the safe and proper use of firearms. Failure to follow the laws around furnishing weapons to minors could result in serious fines and even a jail…
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Ohio has relatively broad laws permitting firearms as compared to other states. As with any dangerous tool, however, ownership of a firearm comes with rules and responsibilities for the owner. One of which, as with motor vehicles, is the imperative that you not use your weapon while intoxicated. Penalties for using firearms while intoxicated Using…
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What are the penalties for Teen Sexting in Ohio? Penalties for teen sexting in Ohio are no joke. Before deciding to engage in sexting, make sure you understand these legal facts: You are aware of some of the risks cell phones and their apps may pose to your children, but make sure you are also…
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How Will the New Cincinnati Pot Law Affect You? Cincinnati City Council has voted to decriminalize the possession of marijuana within the city limits. Replacing the city’s previous ordinance on marijuana, the new minor misdemeanor for possession of cannabis will carry no jail time, fines, or criminal record as long as you possess less than…
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Ohio law allows the transport of weapons in cars both by those with a concealed carry license and those without. There are, however, laws regulating the handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle, and failure to adhere to these laws could result in serious fines, jail time, loss of a concealed carry license, or…
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The legality of marijuana is expanding in Ohio. Medical marijuana has come to Ohio, with dispensaries across the state now providing cannabis products for use by those on the medical marijuana registry. The new law has caused some confusion about the legality of marijuana use, especially when it comes to driving. Breaking: Cincinnati City Council votes…
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Ohioans are allowed by law to openly carry weapons without a permit. A license for carrying a concealed weapon (CCW) can still be obtained, but it is not a requirement for simply carrying a concealed weapon. But the Ohio Concealed Carry Law is detailed and complex, and can sometimes cause difficulties for gun owners who…
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Some things in this article may be out of date as of June 13, 2022 when SB 215 went into effect in Ohio. We are working to figure how that impacts handling firearms in a motor vehicle. Most gun owners are conscientious about following the rules for transporting a weapon, and have nothing to fear…
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In a new law that has repercussions for gun owners and for criminal defendants, Ohio has changed how the law views an act of self defense in criminal cases. The Ohio General Assembly asserts that it “finds and declares that it is proper for law-abiding people to protect themselves, their families, and others from intruders…
