27 March

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What is a Grand Jury?

In Ohio, juries are generally one of two types: Grand or Petit (from the French for small or short) Juries. Grand juries have longer terms of service and consider many cases. Petit juries are called to try only one case. In this article, we look at the history and function of the Grand Jury. In English legal history, each county had a Grand Jury serving for a term of court (in Ohio a term of court is for 4 months). The King's Judges rode circuits throughout the counties trying to have court in each county at least once per term. Without resident...

16 January

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What is the difference between a warrant and a summons?

Posted by Thomas D. White

in Civil Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, Litigation

What is the difference between a warrant and a summons

In criminal law, there are two basic ways that a person is informed of the charges against him or her and are brought to court to answer those charges. The first way is one is familiar to anyone who has received a traffic ticket. Few people receiving a minor traffic ticket are physically arrested. Instead of arrest, the police officer issues a ticket or citation that informs the person what they are charged with and when they must appear in court to answer the charge. The portion of the ticket, usually at the bottom, is called a summons. The summons gives...

20 August

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Finding the Right Fit When Searching for a Lawyer

Posted by Christopher M. White

in Business Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Cultural, Elder Law, Family Law, Litigation

Lawyers have solutions that can be close to “one size fits all” for simple matters, those solutions are only for the most basic of situations.Every nuance and detail of your situation, no matter how small you might think it is, can cause the recommended solution for your problem to change.This, among other reasons, is why it is so hard to compare attorneys based on price point. Some attorneys will attempt to shoehorn you into a solution that may not be the best for your situation, but it is “low cost.”We have witnessed this when so-called “Trust Mills” come through town.They charge...

13 August

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I need a divorce, but where do I start?

Posted by Matthew Kearney

in Family Law, Litigation

One of the most difficult questions that one may ask themselves is, “I need a divorce, but where do I start?” Unfortunately, this is a question that you or a loved one may be asking yourself. Here at White Law Office, Co. we strive to help individuals understand their options and bring peace of mind when facing such tough questions. When facing this tough question, the first option that we discuss with clients is one that White Law Office, Co. strongly suggests and recommends. We strongly suggest that the individuals first attempt mediation. There is an abundance of mediation services throughout the...

29 July

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5 Questions to Ask When Looking for an Attorney

Posted by Christopher M. White

in Business Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Cultural, Elder Law, Energy, Family Law, Litigation

Finding an attorney adds stress to an already stressful situation. So, when you realize you need an attorney how can you be sure that you find the right one? 1. Does the attorney have a reputation for being able to handle your kind of matter? The single greatest factor in most people’s search for an attorney is personal recommendations. Ask your friends, family, neighbors, pastor, or other service providers who they recommend. Then ask them why they recommend that attorney. Is it because they got the job done quickly? Did the attorney keep them informed? What exactly was it that made them...

25 June

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Embezzlement: How to Catch A Thief (Part 1)

Posted by Irene Burgett

in Business Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Cultural, Litigation

If you are a business owner, how do you know if the person in charge of the books is not skimming off the top? What checks and balances do you have in place to ensure more than one person is looking at the financials? It should be an area that business owners review regularly but often times it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day operations of the business. Things like the bank reconciliation statements and cash flow statements get put on the back burner for review at a later date. So what exactly is embezzlement? Embezzlement is...

What is a Grand Jury?

What is the difference between a warrant and a summons?

Finding the Right Fit When Searching for a Lawyer

I need a divorce, but where do I start?

5 Questions to Ask When Looking for an Attorney

Embezzlement: How to Catch A Thief (Part 1)

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WOODSFIELD, OHIO

CADIZ, OHIO

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What is a Grand Jury?

What is the difference between a warrant and a summons?

Social Media and the Law

Finding the Right Fit When Searching for a Lawyer

I need a divorce, but where do I start?

5 Questions to Ask When Looking for an Attorney

Embezzlement: How to Catch A Thief (Part 1)

MILLERSBURG, OHIO

WOODSFIELD, OHIO

CADIZ, OHIO