Criminal Defense

For many people, a traffic ticket is a minor inconvenience. Most folks just pay the fine and go on their way, provided it won’t raise their insurance prices or put points on their licenses. But if you look closely, you’ll start to notice a pattern in small towns and cities across the country: a certain…

Ohio is a traditional open carry state, which means people who legally own firearms may carry them in public places, unless there is a specific prohibition against them. “Open carry” means the firearm is visible to the naked eye and not concealed. Though open carrying is legal in Ohio, often the sight of a gun…

A recent report in the New York Times shows how seemingly good intentions can lead to bad results. In response to concerns about child abuse, Internet sites like Google have created software that flags photos that might in any way suggest a child is being abused. The problem is that many photographs that are posted…

Different states have different laws for the possession of marijuana. Some states permit medical marijuana, subject to certain conditions such as having a specific type of disease. Some states permit small amounts of marijuana for personal use, provided the user doesn’t grow or sell the marijuana. In a world where people cross state lines every…

The opioid crisis has devastated the lives of countless millions of people here in the United States. To curb the situation and pay for efforts, there have $4.5 billion settlement involving Purdue Pharmaceutical as well as a $26 million settlement in July 2021 against the three largest U.S. distributors that supply pharmacies and hospitals –…

If you’re a firearms enthusiast in Ohio, you most likely know the state is a traditional “open carry” state, meaning, if you are licensed to carry a firearm, you may do so openly and in public. There may be certain laws of which you are unaware, however, such as those that pertain to private sales…

What Can We Do? We look to 18 U.S.C. Section 3582, otherwise known as the First Step Act. The First Step Act allows for the modification of an imposed term of imprisonment if there are extraordinary and compelling reasons that warrant such a reduction.  How Does It Work? To grant a compassionate release, the courts…

Governor DeWine declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19 just days before the World Health Organization declared it a “pandemic” requiring “urgent and aggressive action” to control its spread. After the first documented coronavirus cases in Ohio, in just five weeks, that number grew to 7153 confirmed cases, 2156 hospitalizations, and 309 deaths…

When accused of any type of crime, it is important that Ohio residents understand their situation to the best of their abilities. If authorities recently took you into custody on suspicion of criminal actions, you may understandably want to know everything you can about how you came under suspicion, whether officers acted in accordance with…

Right here in middle America, illegal drug use is a major issue. As this is the case, those thought to be bringing drugs into Ohio may face serious criminal consequences if authorities ultimately charge and convict them. Drug trafficking is not just a state offense; it is a federal offense, so the potential penalties associated…