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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • What Is Considered a Drug-Related Crime?

    State and federal government entities alike in the state of Ohio pursue those charged with drug crimes in a vigorous manner. Because not many people understand all that is considered a drug crime, and they may face charges that they didn’t even expect. When an individual is convicted of a drug crime, their entire lives may be impacted tremendously. A conviction can prevent individuals from getting ...
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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • What are the Penalties for Drug Charges in Columbus, OH?

    The penalties for drug crimes in Ohio vary depending on the amount of drug, the type of drug, the criminal history of the defendant, and the action occurring with the drugs. The various drug crimes include: drug possession, drug distribution, drug trafficking, drug cultivation and drug paraphernalia. The penalties for possession of drugs vary according to the drug that is found in possession. The ...
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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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