In November 2011, Ohio Legislature passed a law that a spouse, relative or guardian to request that a loved one be forced to undergo treatment for his or her addiction – also known as “Casey’s Law” There is criteria that must be met before the involuntary treatment can be ordered. They must suffer from alcohol [...]
Have you seen all the news reports on “Pharm Parities” recently? These parties are small groups of gathered kids/teens who have collected an assortment of prescription pills – usually stolen from their parents or bought on the black market. Many different scenarios; to get into the party, they have to have supply, or they might [...]
Everyone, it seems, is taking a prescribed pill for something. Some of these pills are more dangerous than others. Blood pressure pills won’t be much of a problem. What about Percocet or Xanax? How about Prozac or common ADHD medicines? These can cause some problems. Occasionally, prescription pills can make appear like you have been [...]
Last month, an Ohio college football player was arrested during a routine traffic stop. Now he faces a drug charge. This is the perfect example of how things can escalate beyond the simple traffic violation in Ohio. Because of this, you, as a driver in Ohio must be familiar with your automobile rights and possible [...]
Complicated for anyone, the Ohio legal system can both overwhelm and intimidate those who do not have legal knowledge. In particular, minors accused of juvenile defenses. Most are unaware of their rights and the legal protection that is available to them. This summer, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of requiring some juvenile offenders facing possible [...]
Longer prison sentences do not reduce crime, according to a new study from the Pew Center. The study compares length of prison sentences by state and type of crime from 1990 to 2009. The study also analyzes the relationship between time served and the resulting impact on public safety. This study is completely upside down [...]
Informants. They aid law enforcement and we hear about them all the time and know that they are out there. We hear about them on TV shows, movies, and the news stations report on arrests being made based on an “anonymous” tip. How important are informants and do they hold as much weight as they [...]
There are plenty of ways for young people to get into trouble with the law. Underage drinking, possession of alcohol, drug possession and DUI, coupled with the youthful desire to experiment. Parents need to know that normal adolescent development includes rebellion, experimentation and rejection of parental values. Teens are always trying to become an adult [...]
Marijuana use is not a new concept. Humans have been using it forever and about half of the US adult population has tried it. But, it is prohibited under the law. If law enforcement finds it on a person, the pursuit, arrest, charge and conviction will be relentless. It is an illegal drug in Ohio [...]
Just because you have been charged with an Ohio DUI doesn't mean you are guilty, nor does it mean you can't possibly beat the charges. There is ALWAYS an aggressive and effective strategy that will help defeat the charges against you. The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the government from conducting “unreasonable searches [...]