Legal Blog

In this blog, we publish articles and stories we believe people will find useful in the areas of criminal defense and justice, OVI / DUI and other issues we think our visitors will find useful. If you have any tips or topics you would like us to write about, please feel free to suggest article topics by email us at advice@cincinnaticriminalattorney.com.

Drug test with paper September 29th, 2021

Marijuana OVI Testing in Ohio

Categories: DUI, Marijuana

Ohio may finally have legalized the consumption of marijuana and cannabis products for medical reasons. But that does not mean that the state allows recreational marijuana use or possession. And whether you have a prescription for medical marijuana or not, it is against the law…

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The Ultimate Guide to Ohio's Driver License Point System September 15th, 2021

Charged With a Drug Crime After a Traffic Stop?

Categories: Drugs, Traffic

Whenever the police pull you over, you risk being removed from the vehicle, searched, and detained. Many drug charges stem from traffic stops. When Can Police Search Your Car After a Traffic Stop? Under Ohio law, police can only search your vehicle during a routine…

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Angry man yelling on phone call July 22nd, 2021

5 Protection Order Mistakes to Avoid

Categories: Domestic Violence

Judges in Cincinnati and across Ohio grant protection orders when there is sufficient evidence of potential violence between a defendant and the alleged victim. A protective order forbids an individual to stay away from the other, sometimes with a specific distance – for example, cannot…

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Man looking thoughtfully out at city from balcony during sunset May 23rd, 2021

Life in Cincinnati with a Felony Conviction

Categories: Criminal Defense

Have you been arrested, charged, and convicted of a felony crime? If so, your life will change forever. You will suffer the criminal penalties, of course. But what about life after your release? Have you given any thought to what that might look like yet?…

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