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Learn about Ohio assault charges from an experienced criminal defense attorney. Covers all assault types, penalties, and defense strategies. Free legal information about misdemeanor and felony assault charges.
Read MoreNavigate Ohio's theft laws with insights from a criminal defense attorney covering charges from petty theft to grand theft felonies. This guide explores theft penalties based on property value, common defense strategies, and collateral consequences of conviction. Learn about aggravating factors, specialized theft offenses, and effective legal approaches to achieve better case outcomes in Ohio's criminal justice system.
Read MoreAfter years of defending clients against telecommunications harassment charges in Ohio, I continue to see confusion about what constitutes criminal conduct under Ohio Revised Code § 2917.21. This complexity has only increased with evolving technology and communication methods. Today, I'll break down the key elements of telecommunications harassment and discuss some common defense strategies.
Read MoreTwo cases from the 11th District, granting an appeal in one case after the trial court admitted into evidence a defendant's prior OVI convictions over his offer to stipulate to the prior convictions, and modifying a sentence in a second case after misapplication of the sentencing statutes.
Read MoreI expect the blog to grow and expand from my initial goal of providing resources and insight based on the legal areas in which I practice, whether that be case notes about new DUI appeals decisions, news of unemployment rates and legislation, union labor law issues, or updates and trivia about the other areas I practice. Furthermore, I expect to reach beyond those legal resources and also share observations and anecdotes of the experiences of a lawyer's life and the people served.
Read MoreExperienced attorney with 19 years of legal expertise in OVI/DUI defense, criminal defense, labor union law, and employment law. Admitted to practice in Ohio, the U.S. District Courts for Northern and Southern Ohio, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
by Brian J. Smith, Esq
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