Understanding Domestic Violence Charges in Ohio
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Domestic violence charges in Ohio require an aggressive yet strategic defense approach. Success often depends on early intervention, thorough investigation, and experienced legal representation. Understanding both the direct and collateral consequences helps inform defense strategy and guides clients through this challenging process.
Read MoreUnderstanding Assault Charges in Ohio: A Defense Attorney's Perspective
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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 MoreUnderstanding Ohio Theft Offenses: A Guide to Charges, Penalties and Defense Strategies
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Navigate 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 MoreUnderstanding Telecommunications Harassment Charges in Ohio: A Defense Attorney's Perspective
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After 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 MoreOhio PUA - Identity Verification and Fraud
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Just when you thought it was over, ODJFS has sent a batch of new determination notices claiming people were overpaid Pandemic Unemployment Benefits for people who received PUA years ago. The determination come in pairs, one regarding identity verification and the other for fraud. These are typically tied together - both resulting from the identity verification issue
Read MoreReceiving Unemployment After Quitting to Accept Another Job
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Quitting one job to accept another may often lead to a denial of unemployment benefits, especially if you do not know the rules.
Read MorePUA Backdate Request Denied
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When a request to backdate a PUA application is denied, appealing the most recent monetary determination will force the issue into the appeal process and ultimately a telephone hearing.
Read MorePandemic Unemployment Waivers
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While Ohio may waivers of PUA over-payments in circumstances where it is shown that the overpayments are through no fault of the claimants and that to require repayment would create an undue financial burden, applying for a waiver is no substitute for appealing the determination that originally put the overpayment in place.
Read MoreResigning Due to Medical Issues?
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When applying for Ohio unemployment benefits, this can be just cause to resign, but generally the employee must both prove the medical condition prevents them from working that job AND take steps to try to resolve the issue with the employer (e.g., asking about alternative positions) before resigning.
Read MoreCan You Refuse An Offer to Return to Work When You Are High Risk and Not Lose Your Unemployment?
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Ohio Unemployment will generally disqualify an individual from benefits if they refuse an offer to return to work. Many people have concerns about returning to work during COVID-19, but they do not want to lose their unemployment benefits. Governor Dewine provided some relief for such high risk individuals.
Read MoreOhio Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)
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