Marijuana laws in Ohio have become rather complicated in recent years. When medical marijuana became legal, we wrote an article called "Medical Marijuana: an OVI Trap?" We saw medical marijuana as a potential OVI trap because marijuana, unlike alcohol, can stay in a...
Ohio Marijuana Law
Important Cases Regarding the Police and the Fourth Amendment
A few months ago, we wrote an article entitled Search and Seizure in Ohio. That article was primarily an overview of search and seizure laws in Ohio and dealt with concepts such as probable cause and the Constitutional right to privacy. While knowing these general...
The Complex Question of Legal Hemp Products in Ohio
Disclaimer: This article contains general analysis of Ohio and federal laws. It should NOT be read as legal advice. If you need legal advice specific to your case or situation, then please call Dearie, Fischer & Mathews or seek the advice of some other attorney....
Cincinnati Decriminalizes Pot Possession – Other Marijuana Laws Still Apply
How Will the New Cincinnati Pot Law Affect You?Cincinnati City Council has voted to decriminalize the possession of marijuana within the city limits.Replacing the city's previous ordinance on marijuana, the new minor misdemeanor for possession of cannabis will carry...
Medical Marijuana: OVI Trap?
The legality of marijuana is expanding in Ohio. Medical marijuana has come to Ohio, with dispensaries across the state now providing cannabis products for use by those on the medical marijuana registry. The new law has caused some confusion about the legality of...
6 Myths About Legal Marijuana Use in Ohio
Marijuana is now legally approved in Ohio for medicinal purposes. But are you aware of the consequences of using marijuana outside of its approved forms? Read about these six common myths that get can get you into trouble with marijuana in Ohio. Myth #1: Police don't...
Driving Stoned: Marijuana DUI-OVI in Ohio
After my last article about medical marijuana, I had a number of people ask me for more details about how you can be charged with a DUI for marijuana.Most people are familiar with the .08 limit for alcohol, but marijuana limits are tested and calculated...
What’s Legal in OH Medical Marijuana Law?
What is legal and what is not in 2019 for Ohio Marijuana Law? Legal in Ohio Marijuana Law: Medical Marijuana, under the supervision of a marijuana-certifed physician for an approved condition. Marijuana for medicinal purposes, in oils, edibles, patches and vaporized...