The 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…
Read MoreWhen you are facing a theft offense in Columbus, it is crucial you understand how prosecutors determined the specific charge against you. This includes whether the alleged crime is a misdemeanor or felony, and if it is a felony, the degree of the offense. The…
Read MoreWhen many people use the term “shoplifting,” they do so in a way to denote a minor crime. While it is technically stealing, they do not think of it as a very serious or worrisome problem. It is even common for people to say that…
Read MoreAfter being convicted of a theft or fraud crime, you can pay your court costs and fines, serve your time in prison or under community control, better known as probation, and ultimately, you can move forward once the statutory punishments are complete. However, there are…
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