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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Ohio on
Q: I was recently arrested for OWI in Ohio, does that mean my license is suspended?
Brian Joslyn
Brian Joslyn
answered on Sep 9, 2020

In the state of Ohio, your license is automatically suspended if you refused OVI testing or had a BAC reading of .08 or above. So, if you were arrested for OVI you should expect to receive notification relatively soon of your upcoming suspension. You do have 30 days after the initial appearance for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Landlord - Tenant for Ohio on
Q: I am the owner of a duplex with a no smoking rule in our lease. I have a new tenant that is smoking marijuana and the

smell in throughout the entire building bothering the other tenant. The 1st time, I tried to work with tenant but she denies any smoking. We continue to receive complaints from the other tenant. Do we have grounds for eviction?

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on May 22, 2020

Yes, the use of illegal drugs on the premises and the violation of the lease both allow you to evict.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Ohio on
Q: I have a criminal record but I haven't been in trouble in over 10 years my children live with their maternal grandmother

They want to live with me can I still get custody even though I smoke Weed

Nicholas P. Weiss
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answered on Mar 16, 2020

Now is an excellent time for you to get a medical marijuana card. There are a variety of physicians out there who can get you one, and if you are using marijuana for medical purposes then that cannot be used as the sole reason to deny you custody. R.C. 3796.24 (2 - 3). Let me know if you'd... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Ohio on
Q: What can I do to fight a class 5 felony in Ohio? Police found less than a gram of meth amphetamine in my trunk.

I am from PA but was driving through Ohio. I stopped at a gas station and while pumping gas I found a strange package. I was unsure of what it was but my curiosity took over and i grabbed it, throwing it in the trunk of my car.

I was already driving with marijuana and marijuana... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jan 17, 2020

You should hire an attorney. There are several problems with your defense. First, ownership is not the issue. Possession is. Second, just because you're clean also doesn't mean your not guilty of the possession charge. It is illegal to possess these drugs whether you use them or not.... View More

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