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If you learn there’s a felony arrest warrant issued for you, it’s time to call a criminal defense attorney. You must protect yourself and be safe. And the best way to do that is for an experienced lawyer to arrange when and how you turn…
If you were arrested in Ohio for operating a vehicle under the influence, there should be body camera footage from the officer, but there are no guarantees. Getting access to this video may help your defense. But depending on its contents, it could also tell…
Nowadays, police body cameras can provide critical evidence if you’re facing charges. But recordings don’t do any good if they’re turned off, or you encounter an officer who isn’t required to have one. Fortunately, in the age of smartphones, you have options. The latest tool…
Getting arrested for driving under the influence in Columbus, Ohio, impacts virtually every aspect of your life. You’ll need to deal with possible jail time, the loss of your license, considerable costs, and just when you think it’s over, your OVI could complicate your job…
Ohio is the only state with Mayor’s Courts, in which the mayor or magistrate hears cases. Therefore, if you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence in Dublin, Ohio, your case may wind up in Dublin Mayor’s Court as opposed to Franklin County Municipal Court….
Between the preliminary hearing and the actual start of your criminal trial is the pre-trial motions. This is where most criminal cases are either won or lost because pre-trial motions allow both the prosecutor and the defense to strengthen their case, gather or suppress evidence,…