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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....
Does it seem like cannabis products are just about everywhere these days? It probably isn’t an illusion. Between the 2018 Farm Bill at the federal level and legislation passed by the state in 2019, hemp products like cannabis oil containing less than .3% of THC...
Whether pulled over on I-75 or approached downtown, it can be nerve-wracking dealing with a police officer. An Ohio resident unfamiliar with their rights may not know when to cooperate, ask questions or stay quiet. These simple misunderstandings may end up leading to...
Affirmative defenses are special pleadings that you, as the defendant, had a legally justifiable reason for doing the crime you’ve been charged with. When you make an affirmative defense, you are effectively admitting that you broke the law, but you argue that you had...
When a parent is sentenced to a term in jail or prison, whether it’s a long or short stay, their child also has to pay the price for their crime. For some children, their parents have been incarcerated since they were young infants, and they have never known a life...