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At Luftman, Heck & Associates, we’ve represented numerous clients who have been involved in fatal crashes and have seen first hand the toll such crashes can take on a person’s life. Our experienced Columbus DUI attorneys know that no one wants to be in a…
You may go to an Ohio mayor’s court in order to resolve a case without going before a judge. Your case may be taken to a mayor’s court if you are charged with a misdemeanor or traffic violation in a community of 200 people or…
As Columbus DUI lawyers, we are quite familiar with how breathalyzers work and – unfortunately – how often they don’t work. People have so many misconceptions about breathalyzers that can lead even innocent people to be arrested for a DUI. In order to help you…
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…
The cost of hiring a criminal defense attorney may look expensive, but not when you look at the potential cost of not hiring one. Depending on the charge you face, you may miss weeks to years of employment. If you lose your job, finding another…
When your freedom is at stake, Ohio law requires prosecutors to prove every element of the charge beyond a reasonable doubt. This is the highest burden of proof in the American justice system. If the judge or jury has any logical, fact‑based uncertainty after reviewing…