Author Archives: Stephenie N. Lape
What happens to your Second Amendment Rights in Ohio after a Criminal Convictions ? Many people do not know they can lose their right to purchase a firearm, carry a firearm, or obtain a valid concealed carry permit (CCW) even with some misdemeanor convictions. These rights can also be lost with th
What is Ohio Shared Parenting? Many people use the term “shared parenting” but do not fully understand what shared parenting means. Some people use terms like joint custody and 50/50 parenting when talking about shared parenting. Shared parenting means that both parents have the same leg
Everyone has seen the police read these Miranda rights when they arrest someone: You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in court. You have the right to an attorney before making any statement and may have your attorney with you during questioning. If y
What does your divorce decree say about the child tax exemption? Your divorce decree or child custody agreement probably divides up the tax exemption. Often in Ohio this is alternated every other year – one parent may claim the child on odd tax years and the other parent may claim the child on eve
Ohio Drug Trafficking Drug crimes can carry severe penalties, like prison time and license suspension. Also, drug trafficking laws in Ohio are complicated. The penalties depend on many factors: what type of drug is involved? What’s the quantity of the drug? Some of the laws are even surprising. Fo
DUI checkpoints are legal in Ohio. In 1990, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled DUI checkpoints are constitutional, but created guidelines which must be followed to protect the rights of defendants. The Ohio State Patrol reports DUI checkpoints or Sobriety Checkpoints are a useful deterrent to drinking a
Courts all over the nation are inundated with cases involving heroin use. Jails and prisons are full and treatment options rarely work. It is not only the criminal courts that are facing this problem. Family court judges and domestic relations court Magistrates are also struggling with the heroin ep