Daniel W. Gehr

Attorney at Law

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From the Ohio Supreme Court

Dispute Between Property Owner and Utility Over Easement Must Be Settled by Court, Not Public Utilities Commission
In a 7-0 decision announced today, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled that a legal dispute between a Boardman family and the Ohio Edison electric company over the proximity of two structures on the couple’s property to the company’s overhead power lines must be resolved through the local courts, rather than through a complaint proceeding before the state public utilities commission.
Supreme Court Rules Disorderly Conduct Law Barring 'Unreasonable Noise' Is Not Unconstitutionally Vague
The Supreme Court of Ohio held today that a provision in the state’s disorderly conduct statute, R.C. 2917.11(A)(2), that prohibits “recklessly causing inconvenience, annoyance or alarm to another by ... making excessive noise” provides sufficient notice for a person of ordinary intelligence to understand what the law requires, and therefore is not unconstitutionally vague.
Court Rules 2010 Bodyke Decision Did Not Eliminate Judicial Review of 'Adam Walsh Act' Sex Offender Classifications
The Supreme Court of Ohio held today that its 2010 decision in State v. Bodyke, which invalidated part of the Ohio Adam Walsh Act (AWA) as unconstitutional, did not invalidate the statutory petition process by which a sex offender may seek judicial review of his classification.

Criminal Law

If you have been charged with a crime, or traffic violation, your freedom may be at stake. Even if you are not facing prison or jail time, you may be looking at economic loss from fines and court costs, or the loss of your driving privileges should the court suspend your license. We can help protect your rights, whether you are charged with a minor misdemeanor, a misdemeanor, or a felony. We can also assist you in restoring your rights at the appropriate time, if you or your loved one desires an early/judicial release, restoration of driving privileges or a conviction expunged.

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