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Legally operating a vehicle in Ohio requires not only a valid driver’s license, but also a valid up to date insurance policy on the vehicle, and proof of it. Drivers are required to provide proof of insurance (or financial responsibility, as it is often called)…
Read MoreOn March 15th, 2015, Ohio’s new gun laws will be in effect. Passed in December last year, HB 234 makes some significant changes to current firearm legislation. Under the new law, some requirements to obtain concealed carry permits have been relaxed. The number of hours…
Read MoreA recent decision by the Ohio Supreme Court invalidated part of the state’s gross sexual imposition law as unconstitutional. The part of the law that was struck down by the court provides for a mandatory prison term when there is evidence to support the charge…
Read MoreThe Ohio Supreme Court recently ruled that evidence seized in a trash pull can be used to establish probable cause for a search warrant; however, courts must consider the “totality of the circumstances” when deciding whether probable cause exists. In State v. Jones, Slip Opinion…
Read MoreIn the United States, you always have the right to be represented by a defense attorney in criminal cases, and for good reasons. The law is complex, and few people without training know how to represent themselves, especially when going up against an experienced prosecutor….
Read MoreDriving under the influence of drugs is becoming an increasing problem on Ohio roads, and what many drivers may not know is that drugged driving carries the same penalties under Ohio law as driving under the influence of alcohol. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is…
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