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In Ohio, robbery is a serious crime. It is always charged as a felony, which is considered a more serious offense than a misdemeanor. Depending on the circumstances, robbery could be either a second- or first-degree offense. What causes the degree to elevate are aggravating factors. What Is Robbery? Under O.R.C. 2911.02, robbery is a crime that occurs when an individual commits a theft offense and either has a deadly weapon, causes or threatens to…

Cleveland City Council members are expected to soon approve an ordinance that would eliminate fines or jail time for possession of fewer than 200 grams of cannabis in the city. The legislation is currently being reviewed by Mayor Jackson’s administration and hasn’t been returned to the City Council. The ordinance was introduced by Cleveland City Councilmember Blaine Griffin last summer and explained that even minor penalties are too harsh for some individuals and can result…

Is Marijuana Legal in Michigan and Can I Bring it to Ohio? On December 2, 2019, the sale of recreational cannabis began in Michigan, becoming the first state in the Midwest to allow such sales. For now, recreational pot products are available largely in Ann Arbor, although more retailers will be given licenses over time. Anyone who is at least 21 years of age can purchase and possess cannabis in Michigan. Additionally, you don’t have…

Attorney Joseph Patituce and Attorney Megan Patituce filed a series of pre-trial motions on December 6, 2019, on behalf of Tevin Biles-Thomas, the brother of U.S. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles. In the court filings, our legal team claimed that our client was charged without evidence after being improperly questioned by police and prosecutors. At his police interrogation in February, our 25-year-old client asked to speak with a lawyer—not once, but three times—before Cleveland homicide detective…