A shooting in West Columbus resulted in multiple arrests by the police. According to the news report, a police sergeant on a routine patrol on Sullivant Avenue at Columbia Avenue heard gunfire around 6:05 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Upon investigation, the officer witnessed individuals from two vehicles in an alley firing guns at… Read more
Columbus Police to Begin Restaurant Compliance Checks
/ June 3, 2020 / NewsRestaurants throughout Ohio began to open their doors for dine-in customers after lengthy shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Outside dining on restaurant patios began May 15, and inside dining followed closely on May 21. Before reopening to on-site and dine-in service, Ohio eateries had been limited to carryout and home delivery service only. The… Read more
What are the penalties for the crime of Gross Sexual Imposition in Ohio?
/ May 29, 2020 / Sex CrimesIf you or a loved one is facing or threatened with a charge of Gross Sexual Imposition in Ohio, then you need to know as much as you can about both the charge and potential penalties. Let’s start with Ohio’s definition of the crime of Gross Sexual Imposition. In Ohio, under Ohio Revised Code Section… Read more
Is Columbus, OH Safe?
/ May 25, 2020 / Criminal Defense TopicsWith over 850,000 residents, Columbus is the third-largest city in the Midwest. It’s definitely a boomtown. It’s also a popular destination for millions of travelers each year. When people either live in or visit cities as large as Columbus, questions about safety are just as widespread as interest in the Buckeyes football team. Why Do… Read more
Is it Illegal to Have Sex in a Car in Ohio?
/ April 24, 2020 / Sex CrimesWhen you think about having sex in a car, you may think about teenagers trying to find a little privacy. However, adults are also guilty of using a car to find a little privacy to engage in sexual relations with another person. Before you and your partner decide it might be exciting to have sex… Read more
Ohio Proposes New Felony Offense – Abortion Murder
/ April 20, 2020 / MurderLawmakers in Ohio want to charge women with murder if they have an abortion. Under a newly proposed law, a woman could potentially face up to 15 years in an Ohio state prison for terminating a pregnancy. Doctors who perform abortions could also face charges for murder. The bill marks one of the most aggressive… Read more
Does Ohio Have a Felony Murder Rule?
/ April 20, 2020 / MurderIn most states, you can face criminal charges for murder if, while committing or attempting to commit a felony, someone dies. This is called felony murder. It doesn’t matter whether the felony was successful or if the death was entirely accidental. The fact that someone died while you were attempting to commit a felony offense… Read more
Can You go to Jail for Giving Someone Herpes in Ohio?
/ April 17, 2020 / Criminal Defense TopicsThere have been many lawsuits filed across the United States alleging a person exposed another person to a sexually-transmitted disease. A high-profile lawsuit a few years ago involved Usher as a defendant. In 2017, a Cleveland, Ohio woman sued a former ex-boyfriend alleging that he failed to inform her that he had herpes. The truth… Read more
Could Ohio Go Into Martial Law Due To Coronavirus?
/ April 17, 2020 / Ohio LawOhioans have been under a Stay At Home order since March 23, 2020. The initial Stay At Home order expired on April 6, 2020. However, a new Stay At Home order in Ohio was issued on April 7, 2020, and continues through May 1, 2020. The chances of martial law being initiated in Ohio are… Read more
What Are Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude?
/ March 19, 2020 / Criminal Defense TopicsIn some cases, a criminal conviction can have consequences beyond fines, imprisonment, or other criminal penalties. Civil penalties may also apply. An individual injured during the commission of a crime might obtain a monetary judgment against the criminal in civil court. However, some criminal convictions involving crimes of moral turpitude can result in the loss… Read more