Can A Person Waive The Right To Remain Silent?
Can a person waive the right to remain silent? The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to remain... Read More
Police Took The Suspect Into Custody
What does it mean when someone says that the police took the suspect into custody? There are a number of factors that... Read More
What Is Double Jeopardy?
Just about everybody knows that double jeopardy means that somebody cannot be convicted of the same crime twice. However, not every situation... Read More
What Jail Time Credit Will Be Applied?
One question that frequently arises at sentencing is what jail time credit will be applied? Time spent in confinement can be credited... Read More
Can I Go To Jail For Defaulting On A Payday Loan?
Some payday lenders threaten to call the police if the check bounces, prompting one to ask, “can I go to jail for... Read More
What Is A Municipal Court In Ohio?
Ohio has over 100 municipal courts, including some of our local courts: Wadsworth Municipal Court, Medina Municipal Court, Wayne County Municipal Court,... Read More
Minimum Amount Of Child Support
Is there a minimum amount of child support that a court must order? Yes, there is. Courts usually order guideline support, which... Read More
What Do You Do When Pulled Over By The Police?
What do you do when pulled over by the police? This really depends on the situation, but there are some tips that... Read More
What Do Those Words In My Child Support Order Mean?
There are a lot of technical terms in a child support order that can lead a parent to ask, “What do those... Read More
What Factors Does A Court Use To Decide Child Custody?
What factors does a court use to decide child custody and parenting time? The following from Ohio Revised Code 3109.051 (R.C. 3109.051) sets... Read More