Is Aggravated Vehicular Assault a Third-Degree Felony in Cincinnati, Ohio?
Understanding Ohio’s Charge for Causing Serious Injury Behind the Wheel Key Takeaways: Aggravated vehicular assault in Cincinnati, Ohio is generally a third-degree felony under ORC 2903.08, applying when a driver […]
What Does Ohio’s Felony Sentencing Chart Mean for Cincinnati Defendants?
Understanding How Ohio Decides Prison Time for Felony Convictions Key Takeaways: Ohio’s felony sentencing chart is a plain-language summary of statutory prison ranges in the Ohio Revised Code, primarily ORC […]
Can a First-Time M1 Offense Be Reduced to a Lesser Charge in Cincinnati?
Understanding Charge Reduction for a First-Degree Misdemeanor in Cincinnati Key Takeaways: A first-time first-degree misdemeanor (M1) charge in Cincinnati can sometimes be reduced to a lesser offense, but reduction is […]
What Is Ohio’s Implied Consent Law for Cincinnati DUI Stops?
Understanding Ohio’s "You Already Agreed" Driving Rule Key Takeaways: Ohio’s implied consent law means that by driving on Ohio roads, you have already agreed to submit to chemical testing if […]
What Does Ohio’s Discovery Rule Mean for Cincinnati Injury Claims?
What Does Ohio’s Discovery Rule Mean for Cincinnati Injury Claims? Ohio’s discovery rule can give injured Cincinnati residents additional time to file a claim when an injury was not immediately […]
So You Won a Lawsuit in Ohio. Now What? A Guide to Collecting Your Judgment
Winning a lawsuit and being awarded a judgment can feel like the end of a long journey. The court has officially recognized that someone owes you money. However, this legal […]
OVI: Ohio Impaired Driving Law Offenses Chart
Are you wondering what the limits and penalties are for operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol? Or are you looking for laws about controlled substance OVIs? This chart of Ohio’s OVI and DUI Laws and Violation Penalties can answer your questions.
Ohio OVI: Consequences and Traffic Stop Guidelines
As a criminal defense attorney practicing in Ohio, I regularly see clients whose lives are dramatically altered by OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired) convictions. Understanding the consequences and proper conduct during traffic stops can protect your rights and future.
Can Landlords Include Smoke-Free Provisions in Residential Lease Agreements?
Yes, landlords are allowed to include smoke-free provisions in residential lease agreements, but the provisions do not have a significant chance of being enforceable in a court of law.¹
The Ohio Department of Health (the “Department”) has officially released literature encouraging landlords to include smoke-free provisions in lease agreements. The Department believes that including these provisions will aid in preventing fires and eliminating the effects of secondhand smoke on other tenants.² Nonetheless, the Baldwin’s Ohio Handbook regarding Landlord Tenant law provides doubt that a smoke-free provision will be enforceable in a court of law.³
Should I create an LLC for my rental properties?
A question we commonly get asked not only from people who are starting their rental property investment portfolio but also from people who have been operating rental properties for years is whether or not they should create an LLC (limited liability company). As the name suggests, an LLC helps limit liability. The follow-up question is then, why would I need to do that?