The safety of Ohio roads depends on the drivers using them. Unfortunately, drivers do not always engage in safe driving behavior. Though drivers agree on some behaviors being universally risky, others are innocuous. Drowsy driving often falls under this category. Many...
Year: 2019
When does the state try juveniles as adults?
The juvenile and adult criminal justice systems are quite different in Ohio. The juvenile system focuses on rehabilitation and helping the person change his or her life. The adult system focuses on punishment and removing the person from society. Due to the difference...
3 facts about child support debt
Child support is an important aspect of parenting in Ohio. It is your obligation to pay support when ordered by a court so you can help take care of your children. Unfortunately, the system does not always work out in the best interests of every family member....
What should I do after a car accident?
Car accidents can be truly terrifying. Even if no one is seriously injured, the entire event can be extremely stressful. Knowing how to handle the aftermath is a must to make sure you receive the best possible outcome for any car insurance claims or lawsuits you end...
Avoiding Chapter 13 disqualification
Going through Chapter 13 bankruptcy could be the answer to your financial problems. If you emerge successfully from bankruptcy, you will likely find relief from your creditors and have a chance to rebuild your personal finances. However, a fresh financial start...
What happens when a court orders vehicle impoundment?
Traffic laws help to keep roads in Ohio safe. Following them can help stop accidents and ensure that you get safely from destination to destination. If you break a traffic law, then an officer may issue you a ticket. Traffic violations run from minor infractions to...
Ohio’s sex trafficking law hurts victims
Sometimes laws have unintended consequences. This is true for Ohio's sex trafficking law that seems to make victims into perpetrators. While society should stand up for and assist a victim of such a crime, Ohio law stands out in the nation as a big misstep in this...
Car crash risks in the early morning
Driving in the early hours of the morning can be challenging for multiple reasons. For one, people often feel very tired during this time of day, especially if they did not sleep well because they had to wake up for work. Some people may be adjusting to new work...
What does an automatic stay do?
When you think about bankruptcy, you may think of it in negative terms of what it could do to you, your credit, your assets, etc. However, while it is often desirable to file for bankruptcy only after all other options have been exhausted, it is not entirely negative....
What are the benefits of Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
No matter what situation you find yourself in, it is often hard to make the decision to file for bankruptcy in Ohio. While the process can seem daunting, it can provide a reprieve from smothering debt and constant pressure from debt collectors and creditors. There are...