On June 25, 2014, the United States Supreme Court issued the landmark decision of Riley v. California, which held that “The police generally may not, without a warrant, search digital information on a …
What are the Advantages to Working with a Bankruptcy Attorney rather than a Paralegal?
I have been a bankruptcy attorney since 1994. It has always been my practice to interview my clients myself, talk with them directly to get the information I need, and explain what documents I need. I …
What Types of Protection Orders can be Issued by Ohio Courts? (Part 3 – The Criminal Protection Order (CRPO))
Criminal Protection Order (CRPO) (R.C. 2903.213) WHEN AVAILABLE: The CRPO may be filed when charges are filed for Felonious Assault, Aggravated Assault, Assault, Aggravated Menacing, Menacing by …
Can a Bankruptcy Help Me if I have Student Loans? (Part 2)
The following is Part 2 of 2 of our series addressing the impact of bankruptcy on student loans. If you file under Chapter 7, you can get rid of debts such as credit card balances, medical bills, …
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Can a Bankruptcy Help Me if I have Student Loans? (Part 1)
The following is Part 1 of our Two-Part series addressing the impact of bankruptcy on studen loans. If you've spent any time looking up bankruptcy information on the internet, you're aware that …
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Shoplifting Gone Wrong – When 1 + 1 = 3
In Criminal Law, sometimes 1 + 1 = 3, or even worse. Consider the following scenario: Diane goes into a Walmart. For whatever reason, Diane decides to steal several items from the store and put …
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Myth or Fact: Is there a “Mike Tyson Rule” in Ohio? (Part 2)
The following blogpost is the continuation of our two-part examination of whether Ohio law requires trained fighters to "register" certain body parts as "deadly weapons". We left off last week …
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Myth or Fact: Is there a “Mike Tyson Rule” in Ohio? (Part 1)
If you were a sports fan in the late 1980s to early 1990s, you’re probably familiar with what I am referring to with regards to the “Mike Tyson Rule”. “Iron” Mike Tyson was a former professional …
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RB Ray Rice Marries Fiance/Victim of His Alleged Aggravated Assault – Would Ohio Law Bar his Now-Wife from Testifying?
Many of you may have heard about Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice, who on February 15, 2014, got into a domestic dispute with his fiancé at a New Jersey casino and allegedly knocked her …
A Valuable Tip on Tipping in Restaurants
We usually go out to lunch at a local restaurant during the work week. We have a few favorites, and hit them fairly regularly. The wait staff at these places recognize us every time we come in. …
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