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President Obama Proposes More Drug Treatment Money for Ohio

In 2014, Ohio was one of the five states that suffered the highest death toll from drug overdoses. Other states with high overdose rates included West Virginia, New Mexico, New Hampshire, and Kentucky. President Obama noted in particular that more pe… Read More
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Categories: Ohio Legal News

Targeting Distracted Drivers: Move Over Fido, Textalyzer May Be Police Officer's New Best Friend

Everyone knows about the Breathalyzer test. It’s what happens when you drink too much, stumble into your car, and get pulled over by the police. And you also know what happens if there’s any reason police might suspect you have drugs in y… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Defense

Supreme Court is Asked: Can Police Force You to Take a Breathalyzer Test?

On April 20, 2016, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments for Bernard v. Minnesota. This case is about whether or not states can criminalize refusal to take a breath or blood test when a driver is suspected of drunk driving. Let’s… Read More
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Categories: OVI - DUI

Ohio Court Information: City of Delaware Municipal Court

What Types of Cases Does the City of Delaware Municipal Court in Ohio Handle? The Municipal Court in Delaware, Ohio handles traffic and criminal cases as well as civil cases. It does not handle federal cases. Where is the Delaware, Ohio Municipal Co… Read More
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Categories: Ohio Legal News

Can a DUI be Expunged in Ohio?

Unfortunately, in the state of Ohio, you cannot have a criminal charge of operating a motor vehicle under the influence expunged. This means that it remains part of your permanent record. Expunging is a legal process, which if granted in Ohio means t… Read More
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Franklin County Ohio CATCH Court: Hope for Former Prostitutes

The CATCH (Changing Actions to Change Habits) court in Franklin County is doing something that more institutions in the judicial system should do. This court serves to try to help women who have been arrested for prostitution, instead of condemning t… Read More
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Categories: Ohio Legal News

Ohio Juveniles Cannot Be Sentenced to Automatic Life Without Parole

In 2012, the United States Supreme Court decided in Miller v. Alabama that juveniles could not be given non-discretionary life prison sentences. This means that they could instead be eligible for parole since the judge had discretion to consider yout… Read More
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Free Legal Help in Columbus and Franklin County Ohio

If you or loved ones need to find answers to legal questions, there are many free resources available to the public. The Franklin County Municipal Court has opened a Self Help Resource Center for people who cannot afford a lawyer but need to either f… Read More
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Categories: Ohio Legal News

24/7 Crisis Line for Columbus Teens

As of April 4, 2016, the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County expanded its partnership with Nationwide Children's Hospital to reach out to youth going through mental crises. Franklin County will now have a 24-hour psychiatric you… Read More
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Categories: Ohio Legal News

Charged with OVI: Will I Lose My License?

Ohio has detailed laws about what happens when you have been charged with Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence (OVI). Other states call this a DUI. You may be facing fines, jail-time, and loss of your license. But the facts of your particular situ… Read More
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Categories: OVI - DUI

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Jul
14
Losing a loved one is an incredibly difficult time. Families often find themselves facing the complex and often overwhelming process of estate administration in Ohio. This legal journey, commonly known as probate, involves collecting the deceased… Read More
Nov
15
In 2020, the Franklin County Court was facing an influx of eviction cases and created a new law that would make it possible for you to get rid of your eviction record. Read More