Misdemeanor Concurrent Sentences Mandatory
When one is sentenced on both a felony and a misdemeanor, the Ohio Supreme Court has determined misdemeanor concurrent sentences mandatory with... Read More
New Ohio Criminal Mental State Requirements
In 2014, the Ohio Legislature passed into law new Ohio criminal mental state requirements. This new law required any criminal laws passed... Read More
Ohio Appeal Rights
If you do not like the ruling at trial, you may have Ohio appeal rights, which is the right to appeal the... Read More
Rights Of Students In Public Schools
Do juveniles have the same rights as adults? Generally yes, but such rights are balanced against protecting the juvenile from himself or... Read More
Pay To Stay In Jail
Many county jails in Ohio have a pay to stay in jail policy. The ACLU issued a report on this practice, stating... Read More
Filler Weight Is Included In Drug Cases
Filler weight is included in drug cases. Believe it or not, it is illegal to possess and sell fake drugs in Ohio. ... Read More
Should Filler Weight Be Included In Ohio Drug Cases
Should filler weight be included in Ohio drug cases? Many drug offenses are based on the weight of the controlled substance... Read More
Juveniles Can Be Tried As Adults In Ohio
A child under 18 years of age would ordinarily have his or her case heard in juvenile court. In order to try... Read More
Can An Ohio Police Officer Arrest Someone Outside Their Jurisdiction?
Can an Ohio police officer arrest someone outside their jurisdiction? A police officer cannot arrest someone for a crime committed outside of... Read More
Ohio Maximum Prison Terms And Jail Time
What are the Ohio maximum prison terms and jail time? While there are a number of offenses that carry life in prison,... Read More