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What is the value of my personal injury case in Ohio?
Insurance companies and law firms tend to have different methods for evaluating claims. Insurance companies may attempt to dilute the value of your claim and only with the assistance of experienced counsel can you achieve the full value of your claim.
May 126 min read
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How much time am I facing for a criminal case in Ohio?
Ohio's Criminal Sentencing Framework for Misdemeanors and Felonies. #OhioLegalGroup #OhioCriminalLaw #OhioSentencing #OhioReaganTokes By Kenneth R. Bailey April 27, 2026 Ohio Criminal Penalties: Felonies and Misdemeanors If you have been charged or accused of committing a criminal offense in Ohio, you are probably concerned about what penalties you face. Below are charts showing the maximum potential period of incarceration and the maximum fine associated with each offense le
May 25 min read
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When is a search of an electronic device a violation of the 4th Amendment?
#OhioLegalGroup #OhioCriminalDefense #Ohio4thAmendment #ElectronicDevices Technology issues remain the front line of the fight for Fourth Amendment protections. Courts look to traditional concepts of privacy in physical property and the expectation of privacy when determining whether, and to what extent, to protect new technologies. For example, the Fourth Amendment protects the content of the modern-day letter, the e-mail. United States v. Warshak, 631 F.3d 266, 288 (6th Cir
May 27 min read
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How many points am I going to get on my driver's license?
#OhioLegalGroup #OhioTrafficLaw #OhioLicensePoints In Ohio most traffic offenses will result in points being applied to your license by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles ("BMV"). If you are an out of state driver, these points will most likely transfer to your out of state license. If you have 12 points on your license that you accumulate over a two year period, the Ohio BMV will suspend your driver's license. R.C. 4510.037. If you have 6 or more points, our firm would encour
Apr 275 min read
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What is the Statute of Limitations for my personal injury, contract, accident, or other civil case in Ohio?
How long do I have to sue? #OhioLegalGroup #OhioCivilLaw #OhioPersonalInjury #OhioStatuteOfLimitations By Kenneth R. Bailey April 27, 2026 Civil actions must be brought timely or the case may be dismissed with prejudice (meaning it cannot be refiled). What is a Statute of Limitations? A statute created by the legislature which sets a time limit upon the length of time which may pass before a lawsuit is initiated. Generally, the statute begins to run on the day the cause of ac
Apr 272 min read
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When is marijuana possession and transport legal in Ohio?
#OhioLegalGroup #OhioCriminalDefense #OhioMarijuanaLaw #420 Ohio permits marijuana use under a regulated statutory framework; however, like many areas of law, the legality depends heavily on quantity, form, purpose, and conduct surrounding possession and use. Individuals often misunderstand these distinctions, which creates unnecessary legal exposure. 1.00. Legal Possession. Individuals who are twenty-one (21) years of age or older may legally possess marijuana in Ohio,
Apr 203 min read
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What's the difference between OVI and Physical Control?
Why do I have to pay a Reinstatement Fee? #OhioLegalGroup #OhioDUI #OhioOVI Ohioans facing an OVI or DUI charge are often overwhelmed by...
May 1, 20243 min read
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What is the right to speedy trial in Ohio?
#OhioLegalGroup #OhioCriminalDefense #OhioSpeedyTrial By Kenneth R. Bailey and Kate Pruchnicki January 21, 2025 When someone is charged...
Apr 30, 20244 min read
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How much does an Ohio attorney charge?
#OhioLegalGroup #OhioCriminalDefense #OhioFamilyLaw #OhioAttorneyFees #OhioAttorneyRates Ohio attorneys charge fees in different manners...
Apr 25, 20245 min read
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What happens at a criminal pretrial?
#OhioLegalGroup #OhioCriminalDefense Whether you are accused with a felony or a misdemeanor, and regardless of whether you are charged in...
Apr 24, 20243 min read
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What is the difference between a Divorce and Dissolution in Ohio?
#OhioLegalGroup #OhioDivorce #OhioDissolution In Ohio, a marriage contract can be terminated by a divorce or a dissolution. The short...
Nov 26, 20222 min read
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What happens at an arraignment?
#OhioLegalGroup #OhioCriminalDefense #OhioArraignment Whether you are accused with a felony or a misdemeanor, and regardless of whether...
Nov 25, 20223 min read
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What should I bring to my Criminal Defense Initial Consultation?
#OhioLegalGroup #OhioCriminalDefense Criminal Defense consultations are critical to happen as soon as you know a charge is possible,...
Nov 23, 20221 min read
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What should I bring with me to my Divorce Initial Consultation?
#OhioLegalGroup #OhioDivorce #SanduskyDivorce The initial consultation is a big first step in a divorce case. We know it took a lot...
Nov 22, 20223 min read
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How should I dress for court?
What should I wear to court? #OhioLegalGroup The question of what should I wear to court is a non gender-specific question, as it's an...
Nov 19, 20223 min read
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