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Ohio is taking great strides this year to reduce the number of drunk drivers on its roads. The Ohio legislature passed House Bill 388 in December and it was signed into law by Gov. Kasich shortly after. Known as “Annie’s Law,” after Annie Rooney, a…
Read MoreWhen you are arrested for possessing, manufacturing, or selling drugs, the level of the offense depends on the type and amount of the drug based on weight. The weight of the drug you are accused of having is very important to your case. An incredibly…
Read MoreIf you are pulled over for speeding, there is always the chance that you could be charged with additional violations, such as failure to wear a seatbelt or failure to display a valid front license plate. If you end up with multiple violations on one…
Read MoreThe holidays are a time to get together and celebrate with family and friends, but those celebrations also bring along the risks associated with drinking and holiday travel. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day are considered three of the most dangerous days of the year…
Read MoreA legal dispute regarding automated traffic cameras, also called red light cameras, has caused disagreement among courts in Ohio. The Ohio Supreme Court recently announced there is a conflict in decisions made in separate cases where Dayton and Toledo are challenging an Ohio law putting…
Read MoreThe December 5th, 2016 announcement of the arrest of Justin Christian was noteworthy in that it brought an end to the almost year-long manhunt for a suspect in two cases where young girls were abducted from their homes. Christian’s crimes were described as “every parent’s…
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