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You’ve been arrested—what happens now? Knowing what to expect after an arrest can help you protect your rights, take the proper steps, and avoid making careless mistakes. Whether you’ve been arrested for assault, burglary, or another crime, learn more about the criminal process in Ohio…
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According to the Ohio Department of Public Safety, more than 1.3 million Ohioans have at least one drunken-driving arrest. While not every arrest results in a conviction, explaining an OVI arrest that appears on a pre-employment background check can be embarrassing – or worse yet…
Read MoreLHA’s founding partner and accomplished Columbus defense attorney, Benjamin L. Luftman, recently provided insight and tips to fellow DUI attorneys as a contributing instructor with myLawCLE. myLawCLE Program Highlights Focused on assembling the best continuing legal education classes in the country, myLawCLE spotlights unique topics…
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Restricted driving privileges after a DUI or another offense lets you travel for work or school, but they are still inconvenient. Aside from the limited times and reasons you can drive, what happens if you leave the area while your suspension is in effect? Are…
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You’ve heard the term, but what does “time off for good behavior” mean if you’re facing time behind bars? If you are convicted of a crime and sentenced to 20 years in jail, you won’t necessarily spend all 20 years in custody. There is credit…
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If you have become the object of the criminal accusation, you may be inclined to do whatever it takes to make the charges disappear. This may be especially true if you are involved in a drug case. Drug crime sentences can be pretty severe and…
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