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18
Dec
2020
What Are Prescription Drug Charges?
When people think of charges related to illegal substances, generally, they think about marijuana, LSD, cocaine, or another similar substance. However, prescription drug charges may be more common than you’d think. In fact, according to the CDC in 2017, nearly 60% of U.S. adults aged 18–64 reported being prescribed medication in the past 12 months. Some of these drugs, such as certain opioids and ...
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18
Aug
2020
Choosing the Right Attorney to Defend Your Ohio Drug Case
Choosing the Right Attorney to Defend Your Ohio Drug Case Being charged with a drug crime in Ohio is indeed a serious legal matter. The stigma of a drug charge is enough to create long-term problems for the defendant in the event of a conviction, and fighting the charges is more than an exercise in personal freedom. It is about the future of the defendant and oftentimes their loved ones as well. A ...
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17
Dec
2019
Ohio Cities with Marijuana Decriminalization Measures
While medical marijuana in Ohio was legalized in 2016 by state lawmakers, the recreational use of cannabis is still against the law. However, former Gov. James Rhodes signed a bill that decriminalized cannabis in 1975, making possession of up to 100 grams of marijuana considered a “minor misdemeanor,” punishable by a maximum $150 fine. Minor misdemeanors are treated like traffic tickets and do not ...
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24
Jul
2019
What Happens if My Teen Is Arrested for Smoking Marijuana?
Although many states have legalized marijuana over the last decade, recreational marijuana is still illegal in Ohio. However, even in places where recreational marijuana is legal, there is a group of people who cannot take advantage of its legality: teenagers. Today, The Meranda Law Firm will discuss what happens to teens who are arrested for smoking marijuana in Ohio. The Different Justice ...
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14
May
2019
Charges for Cultivating Marijuana in Ohio
Medical marijuana was legalized in Ohio in 2016 and the first dispensaries opened their doors to the state of Ohio earlier this year. However, while medical marijuana is legal now at a state level, it is still illegal to smoke marijuana without a prescription, grow marijuana yourself, and/or distribute marijuana. It is important that you know the charges you could be facing if you find yourself ...
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11
Apr
2019
Can I Get in Trouble if My Friends Are Smoking Marijuana in the Car?
Although medical marijuana is legal, smoking in public spaces and buildings remains largely illegal and many residents opt instead to smoke on their own private property—or in it. But is it legal to smoke marijuana in a car? What are the ramifications? And what could happen to you if you aren’t the individual or individuals smoking? Ohio’s Marijuana and Driving Laws Even though medical marijuana ...
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8
Feb
2019
Do Medical Marijuana Prescriptions Show Up on Background Checks?
Medical marijuana is becoming increasingly more accepted as it is being legalized across the United States. While medical marijuana has been legal in Ohio since 2016, the first dispensaries opened in January this year. For some, it still remains uncertain if a medical marijuana prescription could affect an individual’s potential job opportunities. Your Privacy and Medical Records If you have a ...
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3
Oct
2018
How Much Marijuana Is Considered Legal?
With the entire nation pushing towards the legalization of marijuana, many throughout Ohio are left wondering: How much marijuana is considered to be a legal amount? The answer can be simple, but there are also changes in the works that will alter the way in which the law views marijuana possession and use. Before you get arrested, however, you should know more about these laws, including how much ...
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7
Sep
2018
Understanding Ohio’s New Medical Marijuana Law
There has been endless confusion and controversy surrounding Ohio’s new medical marijuana law. Since the law officially goes into effect on September 8, 2018, it’s important that Ohioans truly understand the extent of their legal rights. In recent years, many states have enacted similar medical marijuana laws and have been unprepared to deal with the overall legal transition. In fact, many state ...
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5
Sep
2018
Is a Drug Possession Charge a Felony or Misdemeanor?
The idea of being arrested for drug possession can be a scary thought for anyone, especially when they are unaware of what it means for them and what types of consequences they may be facing. This makes it increasingly important to know what steps to take after an arrest. Just as important is knowing whether your drug possession charge is considered a felony or a misdemeanor. There are a number of ...
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14
Aug
2018
Can My Drug Possession Conviction Be Expunged?
For many individuals, being charged and convicted of drug possession can be detrimental to many aspects of a person’s life. This is enough reason for these individuals to wonder if they can do anything to seal their conviction. Expungement is available to many individuals who want to keep their record from various public searches and more. However, is it available for convictions of drug ...
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21
Sep
2016
Ohio Law Harshens Heroin Drug Law Definitions & Penalties
Ohio House Bill 171, which was passed in late May 2016 and became officially effective September 14 th , 2016, has considerably changed several key legal statutes defining heroin drug trafficking and possession crimes. Previously, heroin charges involving 50 grams to 250 grams was considered a first degree felony; now, heroin charges involving 50 grams to 100 grams constitutes a first degree ...
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14
Sep
2016
Ohio Updates Drug Crime & License Suspension Laws for the Better
Ohio Senate Bill 204 passed in May of 2016 and officially became effective on September 13 th , 2016, changing the face of the state’s drug crime laws and how they interact with driver’s license suspensions. For many people across the state, this new law marks a serious improvement to a system that was notoriously harsh on certain offenders. The main changes that come with Senate Bill 204 are: ...
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30
Sep
2014
Trace Amount of Drugs in Your System
Can You get Arrested for Having Weed in Your System? It is one thing to get caught with drugs on your person (weed in your pocket), but is it another to get caught with drugs (weed) in your system ? More specifically: what if you do not have any drugs in your pocket, but you have ingested drugs and they are now in your system—can you still get charged with the possession of a controlled substance? ...
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23
Sep
2014
Ohio Drug Classifications-Schedules
Ever hear someone talk about how a certain drug is in a certain schedule? Drugs under the Ohio Revised Code (O.R.C) § 3719.41 are classified into certain levels or schedules. The levels are from Schedules 1 through 5, 1 being the most severe and 5 being the least severe. Although most of the drugs in § 3719.41 are almost impossible to know, nevertheless pronounce—who knows what the Schedule I drug ...
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7
Aug
2014
Ohio Cannabis Rights Amendment
The Ohio Cannabis Rights Amendment, written by the Ohio Rights Group (ORG), is an Ohio amendment that would legalize the medicinal use of marijuana to those Ohio residents who qualify. The amendment's main purpose is to allow those who are the majority age (18 years), and who have a medically necessary condition, to use marijuana worry and trouble free. Why? According to the ORG, they are seeking ...
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4
Jun
2014
Intervention in Lieu of Conviction
Starting on July 10, 2014, a new and updated Ohio Revised Code (O.R.C.) called "Intervention in Lieu of Conviction" statute will become effective. This statute is very important because if you are charged with certain crimes, and you were under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the crime, the Court can give you intervention in lieu of a conviction. However, you need to understand ...
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22
Dec
2012
Clients Facing Drug Tracking Charges Get Reduced Sentence
Client was caught selling heroin and fake heroin to an undercover police officer. This lead the client to being charged with one count of Trafficking in Heroin a felony of the fourth degree and one count of Trafficking in Counterfeit Drugs a felony of the fourth degree as well. The client was facing a possible maximum prison term of 36 months and a maximum fine of $10,000.00. Additionally the ...
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25
Oct
2012
Case Results: Probation Violation Charge Dropped
It’s a dangerous thing to break the rules of your probation . For many offenders, probation means freedom from jail and the ability to avoid severe punishments. Yet, just one slip up can cause a probation officer to send the offender back behind bars to serve his or her time for a crime they committed. A client came to The Meranda Law Firm LTD recently after his probation officer decided that he ...
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28
Jun
2012
Client Charged With Felony of the Third Degree Illegal Assembly of Methamphetamines Receives Community Control Sanctions
Client was charged after the detectives reviewed the pseudoephedrine purchasing logs at multiple local pharmacies and noticed that defense attorney Zachuary Meranda's client had made several purchases of pseudoephedrine in a one month period. Defense attorney Zachuary Meranda was able to get a plea offer where the client could receive community control sanctions and drug treatment instead of a ...
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15
Jun
2012
Client Spared the Embarrassment of a Drug Conviction on His Record with Attorney Meranda's Representation
Client was charged with possession of a schedule III drug, a misdemeanor of the first degree and disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. Client was facing 180 days incarceration, a $1,000.00 dollar fine and a 6 month up to 3 year license suspension for the drug charge and an additional 30 days incarceration and $250.00 fine for the disorderly conduct offense. Defense attorney ...
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1
Jun
2012
Felony Community Control Violation Ends In Reduced Sentence
Client was found guilty of two counts of possession of heroin, felonies of the 5 th Degree under ORC 2925.11. Client received a community control sanctions as a part of her sentence with 21 months in the Women's Reformatory (Prison) being suspended. Several months after the client started serving her community control she relapsed and tested positive for drugs. The prosecutor in this case wanted ...
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23
Apr
2012
Client Charged With A Drug Offense Goes Into The Intervention In Lieu Program
Edward Itayim gets another client charged with a drug offense into the Intervention in Lieu Program. This successfully affords the client the opportunity to get his or her case dismissed upon completion of the program. After informing the client of his eligibility, Columbus criminal defense lawyer, Attorney Itayim and The Meranda Law Firm worked side-by-side with their client to ensure he was ...
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9
Jan
2012
Another Drug Case Dismissed - Client Charged with Possession of Drug Instrument - O.R.C. 2925.12 - Misdemeanor of the Second Degree.
Client was stopped with passenger in vehicle for a minor misdemeanor marked lanes violation. Through the Police Officer's investigation, it was founded that the passenger had on his person hypodermic needles used for injecting Heroin. The client/driver was unaware the passenger had this on his person. Through a mix up on the Police Officer's part, the client was charged with having possession of ...
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21
Sep
2011
Drugs are running rampant in Ohio - Aggravated Possession charges get Intervention in Lieu of Conviction
Two individuals both stopped by State Highway Patrol were charged with aggravated possession charges , both felonies of the fifth degree. Both clients were facing six (6) to twelve (12) months in prison and a $2,500.00 fine. Defense attorney Zachuary Meranda was able to assist both clients into the Intervention in Lieu of Conviction Program. This will enable them to receive the drug counseling ...
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