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It Happens More Than You Think You don’t need a permit or license to buy a gun in Ohio, but you do have to fill out ATF Form 4473. At first glance, it seems like a simple form. However, you need to read it carefully…
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Medications can have powerful effects. Oftentimes, people are surprised at how their system reacts to prescription drugs, and they can seriously affect you behind the wheel. If you are pulled over in Ohio, you may wonder how any prescription medications you are taking will affect…
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The “chain of custody” comes up a lot in Ohio criminal cases. This is essentially the path that a piece of evidence takes from the point it’s seized to when it’s introduced in court. As you might expect, several people will come into contact with…
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For the many Ohio motorists who are pulled over for Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence (OVI) of alcohol every year, the encounter with police is a familiar one. The stop starts with a few questions, along with a request for your driver’s license and…
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The Columbus City Attorney’s office recently announced a new shoplifting diversion program that combats the problem and helps offenders by determining the root causes of why a person is stealing. Called “Helping Understand Barriers” (HUB), the program looks to address retail theft by focusing on…
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Thousands of Franklin County, Ohio residents are living under a legal cloud from an outstanding warrant. Most of these are for non-violent charges, including operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs (known as “OVI”). Having unresolved Franklin County OVI warrants can subject…
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