Advocates initially pitched the idea of law enforcement wearing body cams, also known as body worn cameras or BWC, as a great way to increase accountability among our law enforcement personnel. The logic was that greater accountability would lead to stronger bonds between communities and the law enforcement officers who serve them. As this is […]

Although CBD products are advertised as being very low in THC, the compound in marijuana that gets you high, it’s the Wild West when it comes to regulation. That means the CBD oil you bought could contain more THC than you expected. It might be enough to be detectable in a blood or urine test […]

You leave the bar after a few post-work drinks with friends. After walking across the parking lot, you think, “Maybe I shouldn’t drive home quite yet.” So, you decide to sleep in your car for a while until you have sobered up. Nothing illegal about that, right? Many people think they are in the clear […]

Everybody makes mistakes in life. In most circumstances, the person can apologize, make changes and leave their mistake behind them. For people who have prior OVI/DUI convictions, that first mistake can haunt them for years. If you or a loved one already has prior convictions for operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI), you need to […]

Prescription drug use is on the rise across Ohio. One unfortunate side effect of more people using legal drugs is the increase in the number of people who are driving under the influence of said drugs. Law enforcement is now pulling over more innocent drivers for allegedly driving under the influence of their prescribed prescription […]

Many parents and grandparents are using social media to post pictures of their children and grandchildren. Unfortunately, photos of your loved ones may be flagged by social networks as child pornography. Even worse, the innocent images that you post on the internet or save to your devices could lead to criminal charges. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube […]

Allegations of soliciting a prostitute can damage your reputation and may lead to serious criminal charges. These charges commonly arise because a person was caught in a sting operation run by law enforcement. No matter the circumstances that caused you to receive your solicitation charges, you have civil rights that police officers may have infringed […]

In the criminal justice system, individuals accused of committing crimes are innocent unless proven guilty. That being said, the court of public opinion may not examine the evidence before passing judgment. For those who are falsely accused of child molestation, rumors and innuendo related to the accusations can damage their reputation. If you are falsely […]

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on sex at educational institutions that receive federal funding. While the goal of ending discrimination is admirable, Title IX hearings concerning sexual harassment or assault can be problematic for the accused student. Here we will explain what […]

On October 28, 2018, the Ohio Legislature’s updated definition of an “eligible offender” went into effect, changing eligibility considerations. In order to be eligible for expungement or record sealing, there are three areas of eligibility that must be met: Eligibility based on criminal history –how many prior convictions and whether the convictions were felonies or […]