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When you see flashing blue lights in your rearview mirror, your mind immediately races to the consequences of a DUI. While a DUI/OVI in Columbus, Ohio, is serious and comes with hefty penalties like jail and license suspension. It’s also a lot more than an…
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Protecting your freedom and future is crucial when you have been arrested and charged with a criminal offense. Having a powerful legal defender on your side could make all the difference in the outcome of your case. When you first meet with your attorney, there…
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If you’ve been pulled over in Columbus and are facing an OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired) charge, your next steps can determine whether you will receive a reduced penalty or face jail, fines, and a long license suspension. At Luftman, Heck & Associates LLP, our…
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When police lights flash behind you or an officer gives a command, everything can change in seconds. Maybe you’re scared. Perhaps you’re trying to comply. But sometimes, those moments escalate and someone gets hurt. You expect law enforcement to follow the law, act with restraint,…
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As of April 2023, Ohio now classifies strangulation as a felony offense under Ohio Revised Code § 2903.18. This major legal update makes it a crime to knowingly impede breathing or circulation through pressure to the neck or face. If you’re facing charges for felony…
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A lapse in judgment or one-time mistake can have lifelong repercussions, particularly in theft cases. For instance, shoplifting is a first-degree misdemeanor in Ohio, and it carries a possible jail sentence of up to 180 days. While going to jail for a first offense is…
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