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DUI’s, OVI’s, Drug Charges, Drivers’ License Suspension, Underage Drinking, Assault and Battery, Domestic Violence and Abuse, Gun Crimes and Weapons Offenses, Sex Crimes and Sexual Assault, White Collar Crimes, Theft and Burglary, Manslaughter, Homicide, and many more. Call to see if we can assist you with your criminal charge.

Misdemeanor charges, which are generally imposed on those with no prior criminal record and for lesser offenses such as traffic offenses and non-violent theft crimes. These charges involve fines up to $1,000 and up to six months’ jail time. Felony charges are often imposed on those with a criminal past or for crimes such as robbery, assault, or attempted homicide. These charges carry heavier sentences, with fines up to $20,000 and mandatory imprisonment up to ten years or more.

A person is guilty of an OVI offense when they are operating a motor vehicle and are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both; or
Have a blood alcohol concentration level of .08 percent or greater.

A first offense DUI offense in the state of Ohio is penalized by an incarceration period of up to six months, a fine of up to $1,000, and a license suspension period of up to three years. While the legal limit is .08 percent for most adults, it is only .04 percent for commercial drivers, and .02 percent for those under age 21.

Bigamy, or having more than one spouse; Willful abandonment by one of the parties for a period of one year or more; Adultery; Extreme cruelty; Fraudulent contract, in which deception was used to get you to enter into the marriage; Gross neglect of the typical duties of a spouse; Habitual drunkenness; Spousal imprisonment in a state or federal criminal institution; Procurement of a divorce from outside the state; On the application of either party, when the couple in question has been separated for a period of one year or more; On the grounds of mutual incompatibility.

While it is not uncommon in divorce proceedings for one spouse to attempt to hide assets from the other, Ohio laws concerning distribution of marital property provide serious penalties for spouses that attempt to do so. Our Dayton divorce attorneys have the legal knowledge and experience to help uncover hidden assets ensuring you get the property settlement amount you deserve.

Issues involving spousal support and payments of alimony are among the most hotly contested in the family court, and have the potential to impact your life both now and in the years to come. Under section 3105.18 of the Ohio Code, the court is authorized to consider marital misconduct when deciding if and how much of this type of support should be awarded.

The child’s relationship with each parent; Each parent’s income and ability to financially provide for the child; Whether moving in with one parent would significantly disrupt the child’s academic progress; The child’s personal needs; Any history of domestic violence in either household; Both parents’ physical and mental health; and If the child is old enough to articulate a rational, well-developed opinion about where to live, his or her opinion may be considered.