Can an individual be criminally charged or found civilly liable for failing to disclose a COVID-19 d
Unsurprisingly, this question appears to be one of first impression in Ohio and around US courts. There are not any Ohio criminal...

Ohio Marijuana DUI Laws Need Reform
Ohio marijuana laws relating to operating a vehicle under the influence are archaic and need reform. Under the current law, if an...
Can an officer search the trunk of your car?
Question: Can an officer search the trunk of your car and closed compartments on a warrantless search? Answer: YES, BUT…. According to...

"He (Mr. Hoffman) helped me win back my freedom."
It was enjoyable working with my esteemed colleague, Heyman, Ian Attorney at Law, on this challenging case. "My name is Oscar Valle. I...

Two of the Nicest Courthouses in the State
It is a privledge to represent clients in these two beautiful historical Ohio County courthouses. Pictured above is Licking County and...

"Mandatory Sentencing Shows No Respect for the Judiciary's Role"
"In December of 2016, our Supreme Court, in the case of State v. Aalim, found that a mandatory bind-over law violated a juvenile’s right...