Portage County Ohio Law Blog
Criminal and administrative penalties for a first-time OVI offense
An accusation of drunk driving is one of the most common reasons for arrest in Ohio, and one of the most commonly charged crimes in Ohio courts. OVI charges affect people from all walks of life. For many people, their arrest on suspicion of drunk driving is the first...
Juvenile challenges and opportunities in the criminal justice system
“Separate and parallel.” That is an introductory description employed in a national legal website spotlighting the American juvenile justice system. It is a notably succinct descriptor, obviously, but its quick depiction implies volumes of unstated information and...
The role of fault in an Ohio divorce
Divorce is difficult, no matter the reason that it happens. When an Ohio resident decides that they want to end their marriage to their spouse, they must take steps to break the legal binds that hold them together. Those steps are dictated in the law, and family law...
Been convicted of a previous Ohio OVI charge?
Ohio takes drunk driving seriously. The penalties for a drunk driving conviction are serious and for each subsequent OVI a person receives the penalties go up. Each drunk driving conviction leads to even more serious penalties. Someone who is facing a subsequent OVI...
When can people change custody orders?
When parents in Ohio go through a divorce there are many parts of their lives which they must separate during the process. One of the issues that needs to be resolved is that child custody and parenting time must be established. This may occur when the children are...
Teens tried as adults raise questions about justice system
Usually, in a criminal case the defendant’s age effects the sentence. Minors – individuals under the age of 18—generally go through the juvenile court system, and if convicted, they receive reduced sentences with different than an adult would for the same crime....
Will you receive spousal support in your Ohio divorce?
One of the most challenging aspects of your divorce will be figuring out how to support yourself afterward. During your marriage, you may have depended on your spouse's income completely – or as a substantial supplement to yours. Without it, you will likely fear for...
Ohio’s drunk driving laws are strict
It may be tempting after a person in Northern Ohio gets arrested for drunk driving to just do they what they need to do to get the matter over with, including a quick guilty plea. Before taking this approach, though, Portage County residents, or those just passing...
Raid on Ohio house uncovers drugs and cash
On Aug. 4, both the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the TAG Drug Force entered a residence in Warren that was reportedly known for drug activity. So far, the authorities have not released information detailing how the house became associated with drug activity. Law...
Avoid making mistakes in divorce that could harm children
Many parents in Ohio who get divorced make mistakes that can have a lasting impact on their children. It is important for parents who want to divorce to take steps to minimize the harm that could be caused by their actions during and after their divorce. Children have...
