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If you are facing criminal charges, it’s important that you understand your constitutional rights and how violations can impact your case. One of those rights falls under the Fourth Amendment. Here’s what you need to know about the exclusionary rule. Your Fourth...
Break-ups are hard. If someone has ended a romantic relationship with you, it’s not unusual to feel devastated and angry -- especially if you’ve been cheated on or otherwise betrayed. Unfortunately, people sometimes get back at a former girlfriend or boyfriend by...
Ohio, like most states, has a “Good Samaritan” law that provides immunity from arrest and prosecution for minor drug offenses if they were discovered by law enforcement solely because a person sought help for themselves or someone else they believed was suffering a...
Almost no one enjoys going to court. If you are out on bail in a criminal matter, however, going to court when you are required to do so is never an optional undertaking. A missed court date is something you do not want to take lightly. In Ohio, failing to appear in...
Like in most other states, operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) is a very serious charge in Ohio. If convicted, the potential penalties include jail time, fines, license suspension and vehicle forfeiture, among others. There are also some collateral damages...
The consequences of a domestic violence charge can be far-reaching, especially if you’re convicted, so figuring out how to defend yourself is critically important. It is equally crucial that you know the missteps to avoid. Here are three huge mistakes that could...
If you are under investigation for a crime, it may seem like the entire legal system is stacked against you. However, this may not be the case. The U.S Constitution protects your rights in multiple ways. One of the most important protections you are entitled to at...
One of the first things a person who’s facing criminal charges wants to know is what type of sentence they may have to deal with if they’re convicted of the crime. It’s virtually impossible to figure this out because there are so many factors that go into the...
Something has just happened, and now you are on the police’s radar. You are a suspect in a criminal investigation. While being accused of a crime can be incredibly intimidating, it is important to understand that your actions or inaction will impact the outcome of...
Many Americans don't know much about their civil rights, but they probably know about the Miranda Warning. After all, even someone who has never had a conflict with law enforcement will likely have watched a movie or television show where the police arrest someone....