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Drivers accused of breaking traffic laws in Ohio might receive a ticket. In more serious cases, they could face arrest and criminal prosecution. One of the most serious and common crimes associated with motor vehicle operation is drunk driving. Ohio refers to such...
Property rights benefit from strong protection under the law. If one person intentionally misappropriates capital or assets that belong to another party, the state can prosecute that person. The law in Ohio criminalizes many different types of theft. State statutes...
Assault is one of the most common violent offenses prosecuted in Ohio. People can face accusations of assault after domestic altercations with family members or a fight at a sports bar. Individuals accused of assault sometimes question the validity of their criminal...
Finding out that you’re the subject of a protection order sought by (or otherwise on behalf of) a current or former romantic partner amid allegations or charges of domestic violence can be unnerving and frightening. It can understandably make you angry, especially if...
The standardized field sobriety test (SFST) is a series of three tests used by law enforcement to determine if a driver is impaired. Each test assesses different physical and cognitive functions to identify signs of intoxication. These tests are often used as an...
People often become quite anxious during a drunk driving traffic stop. Whether an officer pulls over an individual because of their conduct or a driver encounters a sobriety checkpoint, they likely feel very nervous about having a police officer evaluate them for...
Police officers in Ohio are always on the lookout for drunk drivers. Someone accused of impairment at the wheel or having a high blood alcohol concentration BAC could end up arrested after a targeted traffic stop. Police officers also arrest people for operating...
Shoplifting is a criminal offense that many people do not take seriously enough. Given that the victim of shoplifting is a business, people can be dismissive about the crime because they view it as victimless. They don't recognize the impact that retail theft can have...
Domestic violence, which involves interpersonal violence between those who live together, who have a romantic relationship or who are family members, is relatively common in Ohio. Police departments around the state receive thousands of calls each year both from those...
Charges related to operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs (OVI) offenses are among the most common criminal allegations filed in Ohio criminal courts. Those arrested for an OVI offense may spend at least one night in jail and will likely end up...