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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.

Woman putting store's shirt in her purse February 14th, 2020

Can Loss Prevention Officers Arrest People for Shoplifting?

Categories: Legal Blog, Theft

Shoplifting involves stealing merchandise from a merchant, whether in a store or another venue. The specific Ohio theft charges you face will vary depending on the value involved. In many stores and retail establishments, there are designated security personnel, referred to as loss prevention officers,…

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Marijuana in ohio October 30th, 2019

Did Ohio Accidentally Legalize Marijuana?

Categories: Drugs

Did marijuana just get legalized in the Buckeye State? Not quite, but new legislation that was signed in September by Governor DeWine has thrown a wrench in the state’s ability to investigate and prosecute marijuana cases. The legislation legalizes cannabis with a low THC content,…

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Child in handcuffs September 10th, 2019

Shoplifting’s Impact On Your Criminal Record

Categories: Criminal Defense, Theft

Shoplifting is a common criminal charge, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take it seriously. Some charges are the result of a simple misunderstanding, or in the case of young people, a momentary poor decision made on impulse. In other cases, people are shoplifting out…

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