Understanding Obstructing Official Business, Fleeing and Eluding (Failure to Comply) and Resisting Arrest Charges in Ohio: A Guide

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Understanding Obstructing Official Business, Fleeing and Eluding (Failure to Comply) and Resisting Arrest Charges in Ohio: A Guide

Criminal charges in Ohio's legal system can be complex and confusing for those facing them. This guide explores three common criminal charges that frequently arise: obstructing official business, fleeing and eluding, and resisting arrest. Understanding these charges, their elements, and their consequences can help anyone navigating the legal system make more informed decisions.

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Understanding Unemployment Appeal Deadlines in Ohio: When Extensions Are Possible

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Understanding Unemployment Appeal Deadlines in Ohio: When Extensions Are Possible

Filing an unemployment appeal in Ohio typically requires quick action - specifically within 21 days of receiving an unfavorable decision from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). However, there are several important situations where this deadline can be extended, providing crucial protections for claimants facing specific circumstances.

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Overview of Your Rights as a Public Sector Employee in Ohio

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Overview of Your Rights as a Public Sector Employee in Ohio

As a public sector employee in Ohio, you have specific rights that protects you during workplace investigations and disciplinary proceedings. Understanding these rights is crucial vital for maintaining ensuring workplace fairness and protecting your interests. Below, we explore examine four essential sets of rights that every public sector employee should know.

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Understanding Misdemeanor Juries in Ohio

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Understanding Misdemeanor Juries in Ohio

In Ohio's criminal justice system, defendants charged with misdemeanors have the constitutional right to a jury trial. This fundamental protection ensures fair judgment by peers, making it essential for defendants and their families to understand the jury process as they navigate the legal system.

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Non-Covered Employment Under Ohio Unemployment Law: A Comprehensive Guide

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Non-Covered Employment Under Ohio Unemployment Law: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding which types of employment do not qualify for unemployment benefits is crucial for both employers and workers in Ohio. The Ohio Revised Code provides detailed specifications for employment categories that are excluded from unemployment coverage.

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Understanding Ohio SERB Unfair Labor Practice Charges

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Understanding Ohio SERB Unfair Labor Practice Charges

An unfair labor practice charge is a formal complaint filed with the State Employment Relations Board (SERB) when a public employer or employee organization violates the rights protected under Ohio's Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act. This law, found in Chapter 4117 of the Ohio Revised Code, establishes and protects the fundamental rights of Ohio's public employees to organize, bargain collectively, and engage in other protected activities without interference or discrimination.

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Understanding and Challenging NHTSA's 24 Driving Clues

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Understanding and Challenging NHTSA's 24 Driving Clues

Law enforcement officers in Ohio rely on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) standardized list of 24 driving clues to identify potentially impaired drivers. As experienced DUI defense attorneys, we understand that these observations can be challenged and that various factors, beyond impairment, may explain these behaviors. Understanding these clues and their possible alternative explanations is essential for building a robust defense.

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Understanding Ohio Unemployment Benefits: Medical Issues and Absenteeism

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Understanding Ohio Unemployment Benefits: Medical Issues and Absenteeism

Under Ohio law, excessive absenteeism or tardiness may provide just cause for termination that would lead to a disqualification from unemployment benefits. However, whether a termination is justified largely depends on the type of attendance policy in effect and the reasons behind the absences.

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Understanding the SERB Conciliation Process in Ohio

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Understanding the SERB Conciliation Process in Ohio

The conciliation process is the final step in resolving collective bargaining disputes for Ohio's safety forces and other essential public employees who cannot strike. As outlined by the State Employment Relations Board (SERB), this process provides a binding resolution mechanism through final offer issue-by-issue arbitration under O.R.C. Section 4117.14(G).

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Understanding Ohio's OVI, Reckless Operation, and Physical Control Offenses

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Understanding Ohio's OVI, Reckless Operation, and Physical Control Offenses

When facing vehicle operation charges in Ohio, it is crucial to differentiate between Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence (OVI), Reckless Operation, and Physical Control. Each offense has unique elements and penalties that can significantly impact your defense strategy and potential consequences.

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Understanding Just Cause Termination Under Ohio Unemployment Law

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Understanding Just Cause Termination Under Ohio Unemployment Law

In Ohio, employees who lose their jobs through no fault of their own are eligible for unemployment compensation benefits. However, those discharged for "just cause" may be disqualified from receiving these benefits under Ohio Revised Code § 4141.29(D).

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