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Do’s and Don’ts During Arrests and Custody

Do not argue with the police. You cannot talk your way out of being investigated, arrested or prosecuted. Any explanation ...

Your Rights if Questioned, Stopped or Arrested by the Police: Part 3

You CANNOT be penalized for refusing to answer an officer’s questions. If you try to cooperate by answering questions while ...

Your Rights if Questioned, Stopped or Arrested by the Police: Part 2

An arrest is different from a stop. A stop involves brief questioning in the place where you were detained. If ...

Your Rights if Questioned, Stopped or Arrested by the Police: Part 1

You have the right, if you are stopped, to refuse to answer any questions for any reason or no reason. ...

Challenging the Blood Test in a DUI Case

Most DUI investigations involve either blood being drawn or a breath test being taken. This article addresses some of ...

Ohio OVI/DUI: Refusal to Take a Blood, Breath, or Urine Test: Part 2

If you have been convicted of an OVI two or more times within six years of your last offense, the ...

Ohio OVI/DUI: Refusal to Take a Blood, Breath, or Urine Test: Part 1

In Ohio, if you get pulled over for an OVI (operating a vehicle under the influence) and the officer asks ...

What do Cops Look For When Trying to Find Drunk Drivers?

The following list of clues indicate what police look for when trying to establish whether the driver being observed is ...

Ohio DUI Cases -Part 3

DUI cases, like all criminal cases, follow a specific set of stages beginning with an arrest and ending with a ...

Ohio OVI Arrests – Part 2

We’ve all seen the public service announcements and heard the warnings about drunk driving. And maybe some of us know ...

Ohio OVI Charges – Part 1

Ohio law no longer uses the terms "DUI" and "DWI." Ohio's drinking and driving laws are collectively known as "Operating ...

Drug Trafficking: Serious Consequences

Individuals charged with drug trafficking in Ohio face severe penalties if they are convicted. The penalties may include fines, forfeiture ...

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