In Ohio, the age of consent is 16. This means a 16 year old can consent to sexual activity with an adult as long as it is not forced, coerced, or with a person in a position of power over them (teacher, coach, etc.). REMEMBER If the child is 13 years old, can consent to…
Month: July 2016
School Dress Codes
Public schools in Ohio have a substantial amount of discretion in implementing dress codes in order to maintain a safe learning environment for students. However, this discretion is not unlimited. Courts may consider dress code policies overbroad if the restrictions imposed on students are not necessary to prevent a substantial disruption or not related to…
The Intersection of Special Education & Social Security Eligibility
Meet Emmy (pictured). She is our Special Education Advocate. You can read more about her here: Emily Haynes Social Security Eligibility As a parent with a child receiving Social Security benefits, you are most likely aware that to be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), your child has “a physical or mental condition or a…
Sealing Your Record (Expungement)
Requirement 1 Eligible Offender means that we look at your ENTIRE criminal and traffic record to determine if you qualify to apply for sealing of an offense. To be an eligible offender, you must have only the following: – 1 misdemeanor; or – 1 felony; or – 1 misdemeanor and 1 felony; or – 2…