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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...
Even if you’re convicted and sentenced of criminal wrongdoing, that doesn’t necessarily mean that your sentence has to impact the rest of your life. For instance, if you have been sentenced to a long term of imprisonment, you may have options for early release. Or, if...
During a traffic stop, you may be asked to do a standardized field sobriety test (SFST). These tests are often criticized for their inaccuracy. To understand why an SFST may be inaccurate, it’s important to know the different kinds of SFSs. What are the different...
There’s a lot of confusion around probation. In Ohio, it’s called “community control” or sometimes “community control sanctions.” One thing everyone needs to be clear about is that if they violate any of the conditions of release imposed by the court, they will face...