The Difference Between Misdemeanors and Felonies In Ohio
What is the difference between misdemeanors and felonies in Ohio? In most instances, a misdemeanor in Ohio is a crime that is punishable... Read More
Negligent Entrustment
If the owner of a vehicle knew at the time he or she allowed the driver to operate a vehicle that the... Read More
Driver’s License Is Not Needed For Non-Motor Vehicles
A driver’s license is not needed for non-motor vehicles in Ohio. A motorized bicycle is not a motor vehicle. Trailers towed at... Read More
Police Can Make A Warrantless Stop To Give Emergency Aid
The Ohio Supreme Court, in State v. Dunn, ruled that the police can make a warrantless stop to give emergency aid. In... Read More
No Time Limit On Charging Crimes When One Flees To Avoid Prosecution
There is no time limit on charging crimes when one flees to avoid prosecution. In State v. Bess, the Ohio Supreme Court... Read More
Medical Bills In Personal Injury Cases
How are medical bills in personal injury cases used for reimbursement purposes? Medical bills usually have two rates: (1) the full uninsured... Read More
Automatic Lifetime Registration For Juvenile Sex Offenders Is Unconstitutional
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that automatic lifetime registration for juvenile sex offenders is unconstitutional. In their decision, the Ohio Supreme... Read More
Slip And Fall Personal Injury
In many personal injury cases, there is no question as to whether someone is liable for injuries caused in an accident. When... Read More
Suspended Driver’s License in Ohio
What do you do if you have a suspended driver’s license in Ohio? The solution starts with determining what event caused the... Read More
Two Trials May Be Required In Some Personal Injury Cases
The 2005 Ohio Tort Reform Law requires Ohio courts hearing personal injury lawsuits to grant requests for bifurcation of trials when both... Read More