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Halloween in Columbus, Ohio, is not just about candy, costumes, and haunted houses. The night becomes a cauldron of festivities with events like HighBall, ghost-themed bar crawls, and notorious parties around OSU. However, as spirits heighten, so does the potential for legal problems. While Halloween…
Intoxicated drivers present a significant hazard on Ohio’s roads, and it is a prime concern for law enforcement. They employ various strategies to curtail this threat, from pulling over suspicious vehicles to setting up DUI checkpoints. Often, these checkpoints, especially when unexpected, can be intimidating….
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…
If you’ve recently been charged with driving under the influence in Ohio, you may wonder if there’s any hope to defend yourself. After all, isn’t an OVI test result final? Despite what the officer told you on the side of the road or at the…
Operating a Vehicle under the Influence (OVI) is a grave offense in Ohio. It endangers other drivers. If you’re convicted, you’ll face grim, long-term legal consequences. Like many states, Ohio imposes harsh penalties on drunk drivers. With everything we know about alcohol addiction and substance…
Everyone has the right to protect themselves, but there is a fine line between self-defense and assault in the eyes of the law. Whether or not you can claim self-defense against an assault charge in Ohio depends on the circumstances of your case. You likely…