Hire A Criminal Lawyer As Soon As You Are Charged Why wait and see is not a good position to take in criminal defense cases Being charged with a crime is a serious matter that can have far-reaching consequences. Whether you’re facing misdemeanor charges or serious felony allegations, the decisions you make in the immediate... Read More ..read more

What Is Illegal on Halloween? Playing It Safe This Halloween in Ohio Halloween is one of the most memorable and beloved holidays for children and adults alike. Whether you have family traditions of decorating your home into a makeshift haunted house or simply enjoying the constant stream of trick-or-treaters, it’s a holiday that allows kids... Read More ..read more

What Are College Students Rights At School? A College Student’s Guide: Know Your Legal Rights on Campus Going to college or university is a big step for young adults. For many, it is their first taste of freedom and from being away from home. It is important with this new-found independence that students are aware... Read More ..read more

Ohio’s Role in the American Civil War Ohio’s significance in the American Civil War, spanning from 1861 to 1865, cannot be overstated. The state was a major source of military manpower and materials. It also played a crucial role politically, and the state’s strategic position as a border state along the North-South divide added to its importance. Ohio’s Political and Logistical Significance Ohio’s logistical and political importance during the Civil War stemmed from several factors. Geographically, Ohio sat on the boundary between the industrialized North and the agriculturally driven South ..read more

History of Ohio’s Native American Tribes While often marginalized in mainstream narratives, the Native Americans in the United States have a rich history, and their contributions and legacies are an important part of the fabric of American society. Natives once lived all across what is now the United States, including in Ohio. In fact, Ohio was once home to a variety of tribes, includes ones that originally settled here as well as groups that migrated here from other places when Europeans took their territory. Native Ohio Nations Before the Europeans arrived, what is now Ohio was the home of t ..read more

Ohio’s Role in Aviation History Aviation Attractions and Museums in Ohio Ohio features many aviation-related attractions, a testament to its role in the development of aviation. For instance, the National Museum of the United States Air Force, just outside of Dayton, Ohio, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, has a vast collection that includes hundreds of aircraft. It’s the largest military aviation museum in the world, hosting exhibits on wars of the 20th century as well as multiple presidential planes, some of which you can walk through. The Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park ..read more

A Student’s Guide to Constitutional Law Constitutional law forms the basis for how the United States government is run. It’s written down in the Constitution, which became the law of the land on June 21, 1788. This document contains seven articles, which outline what the three branches of the federal government are and what they do, the balance of power between state governments and the federal government, and citizens’ rights and freedoms. The Constitution has also been amended to make changes and additions over time, starting with the Bill of Rights. How the Constitution Was Created After th ..read more

Copyright for Writers: Protecting Your Work Whether it’s a short poem, an essay, or a book-length manuscript, each piece of content you produce belongs to you. For many artists, the work they produce is a labor of love that they want to share with the world, but at the same time, they want it to be protected from theft and unfair use. This is where a basic understanding of copyright law is helpful for aspiring writers. As an artist, it’s important to understand copyright law and the legal protection that it gives your work. What Is Copyright? Copyright is a form of legal ownership of intellect ..read more

College Student Safety: Hazing and Alcohol According to some research, about half of all students experience or participate in hazing at some point in their college career. Sometimes people think of hazing as a “fun” ritual that all new members of a club, sports team, sorority, or fraternity experience before being welcomed into the group. The truth is far darker and more complicated. Every year, for more than 50 years – since 1970 – in the United States a college student has died as a result of hazing. More than 80% of these deaths involved alcohol in some way. What is Hazing? One thing that ..read more

Drug Possession Incarcerations in the U.S. More than a quarter of the nation’s arrests, 26% to be exact, are related to drug offenses. Criminal defense attorneys across the United States are tasked with representing their clients as they face drug possession charges, as well as other violations, and defend their clients against ever-evolving laws. It’s important to note that, although federal drug laws are in place, each state also has its own laws and its own penalties. The penalties attached to drug convictions depend in part on the type of drug the person was found with and the amount. Char ..read more