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December
Ohio Department of Agriculture Releases Proposed Hemp Rules
Can People Grow Their Own Medical Marijuana Supply in Ohio?
November
Fifth District Court of Appeals: Juvenile Courts Must Provide Rationale for Tier Classification
Who Gets to Know if Someone Is a Medical Marijuana User?
October
Who Is Eligible for Medical Marijuana in Ohio?
Who Can Approve Someone for Medical Marijuana?
September
Potential Penalties for Selling Personal Medical Marijuana
August
Boundaries of Using Medical Marijuana
July
What Happens if My Teen Is Arrested for Smoking Marijuana?
Can I Get an OVI for Using Medical Marijuana in the Car?
June
2 Regulations You Need to Know When Starting Your Own Cannabis Business
May
Is Your Attorney Committing Malpractice by Not Properly Advising You?
Supreme Court: Traffic Stops Can’t Be Extended for Drug-Sniffing Dogs
Charges for Cultivating Marijuana in Ohio
Attorney Meranda Interviewed About Robbery Case
April
Can I Get in Trouble if My Friends Are Smoking Marijuana in the Car?
March
Can I Be Fired For Using Medical Marijuana?
February
Medical Marijuana Sales Begin in Ohio: What This Means for Ohio Residents
Do Medical Marijuana Prescriptions Show Up on Background Checks?
January
What is the Difference Between a DUI, DWI and OVI in Ohio?
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Do Accidents Increase During the Holidays?
New House Bill Affects Driver’s License Reinstatement
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Social Host and DUI Liability
What to Do and What Not to Do at a DUI Checkpoint and How a Lawyer Can Help You
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Understanding Ohio’s New Medical Marijuana Law
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Can an Expungement Be Denied?
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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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15
Jun
2015
Defenses for Texting While Driving in Ohio
Last month, we reviewed O.R.C. 4511.204 —Ohio’s law governing texting while driving. This month we will take a brief look at several defenses that are often used to challenge texting and driving charges. With the right approach, you may to reduce your sentencing or avoid these consequences altogether. Violating the Statue: A Secondary Offense If you are at least 18 years of age, a police officer ...
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26
May
2015
Texting while Driving in Ohio
In many instances where you see someone suddenly swerve while driving a car, chances are they were texting while driving. While the driver of a car is texting, they are known to experienced reduced reaction time and, as studies have shown , face an increased risk of car accidents. As a result, many states—including Ohio—have put laws into place to prohibit texting while driving. Driving while ...
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28
Jan
2015
O.R.C. 2903.05 Negligent homicide
This form of homicide is the lowest crime for the killing of a person. To be charged with this crime, the accidental/negligent killing of someone by means of a deadly weapon or a dangerous ordnance (some other type of weaponry). Think accidently shooting and killing another hunter in the forest because they looked like other game. This crime is punishable by a misdemeanor of the first degree. If ...
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4
Jan
2013
Case Dismissed For Client Charged With OVI
Client was pulled over for speeding and a marked lanes violation one night at around 2:00 a.m. Both of these offenses are minor misdemeanors and would only subject the client to minimal fines and court cost. The State Highway Patrol however accused Mr. Meranda's client of driving while impaired and cited him also with OVI, a misdemeanor of the first degree. The client would be subjected to the ...
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31
Dec
2012
Young girl hooked on drugs get second chance at life though the Courts Intervention in Lieu of Conviction program
Client was charged with Breaking and Entering, a felony of the fifth degree and Theft, a misdemeanor of the first degree. The client was facing a maximum period of incarceration of 18 months and a maximum fine of $3,500.00 for these offenses. Defense Attorney Zachuary Meranda was able to show the Court and the State of Ohio that this young lady did what she did to support her drug addiction and ...
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24
Jun
2012
Assault and Criminal Trespass Charges Dismissed and Reduced
Client was over at his girlfriend's house when he was attacked by his girlfriend's daughter and boyfriend. Attorney Meranda's client informed them that he was going to call the police on them; however they called the police first and informed them that attorney Meranda's client was trespassing and assaulted them. The police showed up and took everyone's statement, two against one tactic so the ...
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18
Jun
2012
Columbus State Community College Student Gets Second Chance for Having a Fake ID and Underage Consumption Charge
Attorney Zachuary Meranda was retained by a local college student to assist her with an underage consumption charge, a misdemeanor of the first degree carrying a maximum of 180 days incarceration and a $1,000.00 fine; and a fake ID charge, another misdemeanor of the first degree carrying a maximum of 180 days incarceration and a $1,000.00 fine. Through plea negotiations attorney Zachuary Meranda ...
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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
Apr
2012
Expungement of Record Granted with Attorney Zachuary Meranda's Assistance
Client was originally charged with a felony to identity fraud and pled to a misdemeanor offense. Client completed all necessary probation and paid restitution back in full. Columbus criminal defense attorney Zachuary Meranda filled the necessary paperwork and at the expungement hearing was able to present enough evidence to have said motion granted. This client's indiscretion when she was a young ...
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