Articles
Informative and thought-provoking articles on various legal topics and their impact on rural communities! From small towns to remote areas, laws play a crucial role in shaping the social fabric of our societies.
50 Potential Problems to Look Out For in Your OVI/DUI Case
If you are facing an OVI charge in Ohio, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what lies ahead. The truth is, there are…
How a Criminal Conviction Impacts You Beyond Any Fines and Jail Time
A criminal conviction in Ohio can have far-reaching and long-lasting consequences beyond the immediate sentence imposed by the court…
Miami Students and Criminal Convictions
Ohio has some of the strictest laws in the country when it comes to criminal convictions. For students at Miami University, a criminal conviction…
Ohio OVI Penalties: Understanding the Consequences of Drunk Driving
Ohio takes drunk driving very seriously, and the state has some of the harshest OVI (operating a vehicle impaired) penalties in the country…
Drug Treatment in Lieu of Conviction
In Ohio, Intervention in Lieu of Conviction (ILC) is a program designed to provide an alternative to a criminal conviction for individuals who are charged…
Stages of a Criminal Prosecution in Ohio
The criminal justice system in Ohio is a complex web of laws and procedures designed to protect the rights of the accused while…
What is a Guardian Ad Litem?
The criminal justice system in Ohio is a complex web of laws and procedures designed to protect the rights of the accused while…
Can Anyone File for Custody in Juvenile Court?
In Ohio, almost anyone may file for custody in the Juvenile Courts, including non-parents. Ohio R.C. 2151.23 states that juvenile courts have…
Criminal Record Sealing/Expungement
You might be able to seal or expunge your criminal record. This is something most people don’t know about. The law just recently changed…
Punishment and Rehabilitation
What role punishment serve in the criminal justice system? What should be the goal of an effective sentence for a criminal defendant…