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Miranda Rights: What Happens If Police Don’t ‘Read Your Rights’

Many people believe that if they are arrested and not "read their rights," they can escape punishment. Not true. But ...

Underage Drinking and Social Host Liability in Ohio

In order to address issues of underage drinking and drunk driving, Ohio has enacted a number of laws to address ...

Trespassing

Similar to burglary, trespass is defined as knowingly entering onto private property without the authority to do so. The difference ...

Money Laundering

In Ohio, money laundering is considered as a very serious offense, particularly if a conviction is made alongside others, such ...

Driving While Intoxicated

Driving While Intoxicated is a serious crime in every state. If the police see you driving erratically or violating traffic ...

Burglary

Burglary is broken into three categories (in addition to aggravated burglary, described in the next section), each incurring prison terms ...

What is “probable cause”?

There may be probable cause for arrest if you are operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% ...

Misdemeanor OVI/DUIs

(1) First OVI Offense – no prior offense (within 6 years):  Jail term of 3 days to 6 months; fine of $250 ...

What Happens to Me if I am Pulled Over for an OVI?

Understand that the officer's goal in every DUI-suspect vehicle stop is to collect evidence. He will be using his senses ...

What Do Cops Look for When Looking for Drunk Drivers

Understand that the police want you to help them make their case against you stronger. By performing field tests, you ...

Ignition Interlock Devices in Ohio

The installation of ignition interlock devices (also called breath alcohol ignition interlock devices) can be mandated by the court if ...

Underage DUI in Ohio

Underage DUI’s are also called OVUAC or “operating a vehicle after underage consumption”. Ohio is one of many states that ...

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