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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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