Portage County has its own drug court for adult defendants charged with drug-related crimes who meet the specific criteria of the program. Moreover, the offer is not extended to all defendants and their participation must be voluntary. Below is some information on the...
Parenting after divorce can get complicated. The disruption brought in the family unit means that it is not business as usual, and it is up to the parents to step up and ensure their separation does not hurt their children. For starters, having two households brings...
One reason that people sometimes get arrested on drunk-driving charges is that they honestly did not believe they were so intoxicated that they couldn't drive. They may have thought they were just slightly buzzed or that they'd had a drink or two and were well below...
New year, new life: That is how many married partners think. Some have been planning divorce for months and only put it off to avoid ruining the holidays for the kids. Others have been driven to it by the events of the past few weeks. Divorce filings drop toward the...
Stores know shoplifters will target them during the next few weeks, so they ramp up their detection and prevention efforts. Unfortunately, this will lead to some innocent people getting detained and arrested. If it happens to you, it is crucial to be clear about the...
If this is your first December after divorce, you might not be feeling so festive. Yet, if you have children, they still will. Making it a great holiday season for them will require extra effort. Remember that the key to child custody is acting in your children’s best...
Many people in Ohio regularly break the law, and they do it at the wheel of a motor vehicle. Traffic infractions are part of daily life for many drivers. They knowingly decide to exceed the posted speed limit, drive the wrong way down the street because they only have...
Some marriages end rather early while other marriages crumble in the long run. When a person in their 50’s, 60’s or older divorces it is referred to as a “gray divorce.” In fact, the divorce rate of those over age 50 is the highest of that amongst all age groups. You...
A failed field sobriety test can lead to drunk driving charges and drunk driving charges can lead to significant potential penalties and consequences for accused drivers. For that reason, drivers who have been accused of driving under the influence should be familiar...
A divorce calls for hard negotiation or litigation over child support and alimony, visitation and custody rights, and asset division. Settling these matters can be a considerable challenge for any divorcing couple, but they have another challenge on their hands for...
