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With the recent legalization of adult-use cannabis in Ohio, there are important implications for probable cause determinations in legal cases, particularly regarding warrantless vehicle searches.

There are several different crimes in Ohio that relate to domestic violence. If you are charged with any of the offenses listed below, contact the experienced attorneys at the Tyack Law Firm.

“Hit skip” or “hit and run” are commonly used terms for leaving the scene after being involved in a traffic collision. In Ohio, failing to stop after you’ve been involved in an accident is an offense that carries potential criminal punishment, as well as consequences to your driver’s license.

Ohio has several laws related to underage drinking: Underage Consumption/Possession. It is a crime in Ohio for anyone under 21-years-old to knowingly order, pay for, share the cost of, attempt to purchase, possess, or consume any beer or liquor in any public or private place.

The Sixth Amendment’s Confrontation Clause guarantees a criminal defendant the right to confront the witnesses against him. In practice, the Confrontation Clause protects a defendant’s right of cross-examination by limiting the prosecutor’s ability to introduce statements made by people not in the courtroom.

On November 7, 2023, Ohio voters passed a ballot initiative—Issue 2 (The Act to Control and Regulate Adult Use Cannabis)—that legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21-years and older.

Explore the story of trial attorneys James and Jonathan Tyack in their exclusive feature article. Journey from childhood lessons in justice to their esteemed position as leaders in Columbus law.

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® released their “Best Law Firms” rankings earlier this month, placing Tyack Law in Tier 1 for both Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White Collar, in the Columbus, Ohio region in 2024.

Tyack Law Firm is a proud partner of the 9th Annual Kicking Cancer Comedy Night with The Scott Sellers Memorial Fund.

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Within the past decade, many driving services and car manufacturers have begun experimenting with self-driving cars. This was true for Uber in 2018, who began testing their fully autonomous vehicle by having a driver in the car in case the self-driving software failed.

As you and your family celebrate the Fourth of July this weekend, the Tyack Law Firm would like to give you some friendly reminders on how to stay safe and celebrate responsibly.