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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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Being charged with operating a vehicle while impaired in Ohio is always scary. You’ll want to get things over with quickly, and depending on where you live in Ohio, handling your DUI in Mayors Court may be something you’re considering. But before you decide, it’s…
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Being arrested is a scary situation for anyone in Ohio, but this is even truer for those here on student visas or otherwise as legal residents. If you are convicted of a major crime in the United States, your visa can be revoked, and you…
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Police officers need probable cause to pull you over for a traffic stop. If police stopped you without probable cause, an experienced attorney could seek dismissal for charges based on illegally obtained evidence. However, a recent ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court might change this…
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