On June 13, 2016, Governor Kasich signed S.B. 204 into law, making driver's license suspensions in drug cases discretionary rather than mandatory. The old law required a judge to suspend the driver's license of anyone convicted of a drug offense, even a minor...

Award-Winning Attorneys
Month: July 2016
Several Bills Signed Into Law Before Legislative Recess
Prior to heading home for the summer, Ohio legislators sent several bills to the Governor's desk for signature. Many of those bills have an impact on the criminal laws.Three bills increase the criminal penalties for certain crimes. First, H.B. 110 increases the...
Advanced Directives
What They Are, Why You Need Them, and Remembering Terri SchiavoLiving Wills and Health Care Powers of Attorney are commonly referred to as "advanced directives" because they give health care providers and family members direction for your medical treatment and end of...
SB 204 and HB 307: License Suspensions for Drug Convicitons
The Ohio Senate and House of Representatives recently passed legislation regarding license suspensions for drug offense convictions.Ohio law previously required courts to impose license suspensions as part of sentencing for all drug convictions, even if the facts...