When you are arrested for a drug crime in Ohio, it seems logical that you would be tried and sentenced for that crime in Ohio courts. As many defendants discover, however, that’s not always true. Under the federal Controlled Substances Act, most drug crimes are…
Read MoreWe’ve almost all seen drug-sniffing dogs at work at some point in our lives, whether at the airport or elsewhere. Watching these dogs in action can be fascinating, but their presence can make anyone nervous—innocent or not. It’s no surprise, then, that drug-sniffing dogs can…
Read MoreAll people are guaranteed due process rights under the 5th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. At its core, due process is the requirement that the government respect all of our rights and administer justice fairly and according to proper legal procedures. Most people…
Read MorePerhaps one of the most common reasons our clients are pulled over in Columbus, Ohio is for illegal U-turns. Few people realize that they aren’t just discouraged within the city—they are actually illegal unless otherwise specifically posted. Under municipal ordinance 2131.12, the city of Columbus…
Read MoreIf you are in a lot of debt, you may have heard that your license can be suspended until you pay. Unfortunately, this is sometimes true. If you owe child support payments or other debts to the state, you may find your license revoked until…
Read MoreAs of May, open container districts are officially legal in Ohio. A bill proposing these open container districts was signed into law by Governor John Kasich on April 30th. The new law allows larger Ohio cities and townships to designate districts allowing people to drink…
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