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.
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…
Landlord and Tenant Duties
In Ohio, Intervention in Lieu of Conviction (ILC) is a program designed to provide an alternative to a criminal conviction for individuals who…
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…
Pros and Cons of Divorce and Dissolution
In Ohio, couples who wish to end their marriage have two options: dissolution or divorce. Both dissolution and divorce have their pros and cons…
What Are Your Rights During a Traffic Stop?
Being pulled over by a police officer for a traffic violation can be a stressful and intimidating experience. However, it's important to know that…
Landlord Challenges to Properly Evicting a Tenant
Landlords in Ohio are often faced with difficult situations when they need to evict a tenant. Ohio law provides certain protections to tenants to…
Child Support
Child support is a crucial element in ensuring the welfare and upbringing of children whose parents are no longer together. It is a legal…
Am I Allowed to Drive More Than One Non-Family Member?
Ohio Drivers under 18 years old can only drive one non-family member around if they have had their license under a year, unless they are…
Can’t Afford to Hire a Divorce Attorney? Ask the Court to Make Your Spouse Pay for Your Lawyer!
Depending on your financial situation, if your spouse has filed for divorce or is working with an attorney on dissolution, and you can’t afford…
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…
Spousal Support/Alimony
Spousal support may be awarded in a divorce, and is money one spouse pays the other to basically compensate them for their work caring…
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…
A Few “Quick” Tips on Traffic Tickets and Speedy Trials
The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution and Section 10, Article I of the Ohio Constitution guarantee a criminal defendant the right…
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…
Can You File for Divorce Without an Attorney?
People usually have no idea without paying an attorney how to initiate a divorce, child custody action, contempt of court, file for child support…