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If someone is convicted of drug possession in Ohio, they could face serious repercussions. A conviction could lead to incarceration, fines, driver's license suspension and probation. However, the penalties for drug possession vary based on a number of factors,...
Your home is a place where you should feel safe. This includes being protected from law enforcement officers' illegal searches and seizures of your property. The United States Constitution provides specific protections for individuals. This includes search warrant...
Like most states, Ohio has a “Good Samaritan” law that provides people with immunity from arrest and prosecution for minor drug offenses if evidence of those offenses was discovered by police only because they got emergency medical assistance for someone suffering a...
Getting caught with illegal drugs is a serious matter that can result in criminal charges. But what many people don't realize is that you can also face charges for possessing drug paraphernalia, even if no drugs are found on your person. The laws against drug use...
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the medical use of marijuana across the United States. Many states have recognized its potential therapeutic benefits and have implemented regulations to govern its use. Ohio is one such state that has established...
Have you ever heard of a drug being scheduled? A drug schedule doesn't mean the days and times someone is supposed to take their medicine. A drug schedule is a category that determines its potential for abuse, legal status and medical uses. A drug schedule can also...
When juvenile offenders are given jail time, people will sometimes act as if this is a deterrent against them from committing more crimes in the future. They will say that this young person needs to learn that lesson now so that they don’t re-offend and they can turn...
In some ways, Ohio has more liberal rules regarding marijuana than many other states that have yet to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use. For decades, there has been a decriminalization measure in place, and some of the municipalities around the states have...
People's attitudes about drug use have changed significantly in recent years. Behaviors that were once taboo have become far more commonplace. However, the possession and use of many substances remain illegal in Ohio. Police officers, prosecutors and judges actively...