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Most people hear “guilty verdict” and assume the door slams shut. It doesn’t. A criminal case doesn’t always end when the verdict is read. Criminal Appeals are not about rearguing guilt or innocence. They are about whether the court made lega…
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A shove. A punch thrown in the middle of a bar fight. Most people would call that a battery. Ohio law may call it something else. If you’re researching assault vs battery because you’ve been arrested or are worried that charges may be fil…
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You just found out that the criminal charges you were facing have been increased. The prosecutor wants to argue that the facts of the case qualify as a violent crime. What does this even mean? For the accused, this change can be significant. Understa…
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One minute you are heading home after dinner, happy hour, or a night out with friends. The next, you are standing on the side of the road answering questions from the police. A first OVI offense that leads to an arrest in Ohio can raise immediate con…
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Most drivers do not expect to deal with criminal charges when they get behind the wheel. You have probably heard the term DUI used casually when talking about impaired driving. In Ohio, that charge is not called a DUI. The official charge is OVI, and…
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A roadside arrest for DUI in Ohio often feels like the peak of the situation. The moment can feel overwhelming with flashing lights, officers issuing orders, and being placed under arrest and into custody. The reality is, this is only the beginning o…
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Traffic enforcement in Ohio is designed to do more than issue fines. The most common traffic violations often carry consequences that extend beyond the ticket. Once those penalties begin to accumulate, they can lead to suspensions or additional legal…
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