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If you get behind the wheel of a car this Thanksgiving weekend while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, there’s a very good chance you’ll encounter an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper. The agency will have extra patrols on Ohio roads and highways this…
Ohio soon may become the next state to adopt a “stand your ground” law. Ohio House Bill 203 includes a provision that says when you’re in a place you’re legally allowed to be, e.g., not trespassing, and you’re confronted with a situation in which you need…
A Columbus criminal defense attorney from Luftman, Heck & Associates shared his knowledge and experience on regulation revisions concerning breath tests at the Ohio State Bar Association headquarters on Nov. 21. His talk was part of the OVI/DUI Defense Update 2013 seminar. The seminar was…
If you hold a commercial driver’s license, it’s always been enough to carry your medical card with you on the road. But a set of federal regulations adopted a couple of years ago means you may have to submit your medical card to the Ohio…
Happy first day of Summer! Now that Summer is officially here and patio season is in full force, you may feel like enjoying a refreshing alcoholic beverage. If you’re planning on imbibing this evening, be aware that there is a sobriety checkpoint in Columbus tonight….
If you’re going to be out and about tonight, use caution if you decide to drink and drive. There will be a sobriety checkpoint in Franklin County tonight in Hilliard from 9 p.m. until 3 a.m Saturday morning. The checkpoint will be on Hilliard-Rome Road…