Felony Theft vs. Petty Theft in Ohio
Theft-related offenses in Ohio are classified according to the stolen item's value and circumstances in which they were stolen. For example, petty theft happens when the value of the goods taken is less than $1000. Under Ohio theft laws, petty theft is considered a...
Does A DUI / OVI Affect Vehicle Insurance In Ohio?
If you have been arrested for a DUI or OVI in Ohio, you might be wondering how this conviction will affect your car insurance. The Ohio Revised Code is yet to specify collateral consequences for DUI convictions. For instance, it does not mention that potential...
What Are the Different Tiers of Ohio’s Sex Offender Registry?
In Ohio, the sex offender registry is a system used to track and monitor individuals convicted of certain sex crimes. The Ohio Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) manages the registry and is available to the public through the Ohio Attorney...
Five Reasons You Should Fight a DUI Charge
If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence, it’s important that you have the right legal representation by your side. Hiring an attorney can protect you from the consequences of being charged with a DUI and ensure your rights are protected. You should...
How to Protect Protect Yourself Legally if You are Experiencing Domestic Violence
It can be hard to know who to turn to if you’re experiencing domestic violence. It might be even harder to take steps to protect yourself and/or any minor children. . If you’re currently in a domestic violence situation Ohio law does provide some protections through a...
Guide to Civil Protection Orders in Ohio
There are many different types of protection orders that can be obtained in Ohio. A Domestic Relations Court can issue a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DV CPO) to protect victims of domestic violence in the hopes that the DV CPO will prevent future domestic...
When You Should Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney
If you or your loved one is facing criminal charges, it can be hard to know who you can turn to for help. Additionally, you're probably asking yourself questions like, "Should I take a deal?", "Do I work with a public defender?", "Should I hire an attorney?". Given...
DWI/DUI Field Sobriety Testing Certificate of Completion
Attorney Ashley Jones has completed a 24 hour course on DWI/DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. This course included a written exam, as well as a practical exam where Ms. Jones had to accurately and correctly administer field sobriety tests. Field...
Plea Withdrawal When Immigration Warning Not Given
This past week we were successful in a Motion to Vacate a plea on behalf of a client who in 2012 had entered a plea to domestic violence. This client is a Lawful Permanent Resident, often referred to a green card holder. While the case happened in 2012, the client had...
Can You Get an OVI/DUI After Smoking Marijuana?
The short answer is yes. Ohio's OVI (Operating a Vehicle under the influence) law has two key parts: The first part is commonly referred to as the impairment charge and this essentially refers to if the officer believes the individual is under the influence of...
Getting Your Gun Rights Back – How Does it Work?
In Ohio, there are certain convictions that make it so that you are not allowed to own, purchase, or possess a firearm. The law calls it being under a disability. The most common convictions causing this disability are offenses of violence and felony drug cases. And...
Ashley Jones Features as a Guest on ‘The Best Podcast Ever’
I joined attorney Alex Gertsburg on his podcast to examine the ins and outs of criminal law, starting your own law firm, and the challenges facing small business owners. I share insight about starting my own firm and the importance of surrounding yourself with...