For some people, the thought of getting an operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) charge doesn't seem like that big a deal. Especially if they just had a few drinks and the situation that led to the charges didn't involve a crash or injuries. However, Ohio...
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Can you refuse a breath test during a drunk driving stop?
The average person doesn't understand their rights well enough to be their own advocate in court or while dealing with the police. People might not understand the federal and Ohio rules that protect them or that limit their rights. For example, many people know that...
What you should know about Ohio’s new fireworks law
Ohioans who like to celebrate things with a bang have been required to stick to sparklers and a few other types of pyrotechnics. Fireworks haven’t been legal for consumer use in the state. That will change on July 1 thanks to a law signed in November by Gov. Mike...
Are there different types of plea bargains?
If you’re a CourtTV fan, you may think that full-blown criminal trials are the norm, but they’re not. The vast majority of criminal cases are resolved through plea deals of one kind or another. Plea deals are convenient for the state, because they’re a guaranteed...
Do I have to identify myself to police?
A police officer approaches you and asks you for identification. The way that he or she says it, you know that the officer expects you to comply. But does that mean that you have to do so? Are you legally obligated to identify yourself just because the officer wants...
What are the risks involved with a first OVI charge in Ohio?
Although most states call drunk driving driving under the influence (DUI), Ohio refers to it as operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI). Despite the difference in name, the charges are largely the same as DUI charges in other states. In Ohio, anyone who tests at a...