College is a time of learning and personal growth. Young adults go from sheltered teens to independent individuals through the process of not only pursuing higher education but also reducing how dependent they are on their parents for both support and guidance. Many...
Drug Crimes
It may be possible to avoid a criminal record over a drug charge
Addiction can start in many ways – often with a medical condition. Those who develop an addiction because of treatment for an illness or injury may still lead normal lives despite their chemical dependence. These people struggling with addiction still contribute to...
Tan powder leads to two arrests in Ohio
Police in Ohio recently found two men in a car, and they were described as disoriented when officers talked to them. They were offered medical treatment, which they turned down. The police had initially been called by someone who said the men appeared unconscious, but...
Can police charge you for drugs in your car that aren’t yours?
Enduring a traffic stop by the police can be an unnerving experience. Many people are so eager to end the encounter that they will do just about anything that police officers asked of them. This overly compliant behavior can actually cause problems for some people. ...
Mobility won’t stop the police from finding your meth lab
Smell is one of the ways that law enforcement officers are able to locate drug manufacturing facilities. The host of different chemicals used to manufacture methamphetamine, in particular, can give off strong odors that may alert neighbors or even nearby pedestrians...
Are no-knock warrants legal in Ohio?
Recently, state officials convened in Columbus to discuss how no-knock warrants will be dealt with in the future. State Attorney General Dave Yost hosted a bipartisan group of prosecutors from Ohio’s three largest cities — Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus. Their...
If you get an OVI or DUI, you could lose your license
Drug crimes are serious, and two that could have a lasting impact on your life are an OVI or DUI. OVIs and DUIs can happen when people are intoxicated by alcohol, but they can also be a result of drug impairment. If you are impaired by drugs while driving, or if it’s...
5 accused of trafficking drugs after no-knock warrant carried out
Cincinnati is a major city, and therefore it is not unusual to see major efforts to enforce the laws and capture criminals. Sometimes, however, people get caught up in arrests who don’t belong there. Did you know that a recent drug bust led to five people being...
What is “possession with intent” in Ohio?
You have been a casual drug user for a while, and so are some of your friends. While you never messed around with "hard stuff" like methamphetamine, you see nothing wrong with enjoying a few marijuana edibles or a little Ecstasy now and then. You have a good source,...
Doctors can get caught up in prescription drug scams
When you decided to become a doctor, you expected there to be new challenges every day. However, you were expecting challenges to your brain -- not to your good reputation. Each year, many hard-working, well-intentioned doctors inadvertently find themselves accused of...