When The Police Are In Hot Pursuit
What does it mean when the police are in hot pursuit? Generally, when the police are hot on the trail of a... Read More
Drug Courts
Drug courts can save money by reducing crime and the money spent on resources for individuals charged and convicted of crimes. Rehabilitated... Read More
Drug Trafficking
Drug Trafficking is a serious crime that can result in incarceration and other serious consequences. Drug trafficking is knowingly selling or... Read More
The Difference Between Misdemeanors and Felonies In Ohio
What is the difference between misdemeanors and felonies in Ohio? In most instances, a misdemeanor in Ohio is a crime that is punishable... Read More
Negligent Entrustment
If the owner of a vehicle knew at the time he or she allowed the driver to operate a vehicle that the... Read More
Driver’s License Is Not Needed For Non-Motor Vehicles
A driver’s license is not needed for non-motor vehicles in Ohio. A motorized bicycle is not a motor vehicle. Trailers towed at... Read More
Police Can Make A Warrantless Stop To Give Emergency Aid
The Ohio Supreme Court, in State v. Dunn, ruled that the police can make a warrantless stop to give emergency aid. In... Read More
No Time Limit On Charging Crimes When One Flees To Avoid Prosecution
There is no time limit on charging crimes when one flees to avoid prosecution. In State v. Bess, the Ohio Supreme Court... Read More
Automatic Lifetime Registration For Juvenile Sex Offenders Is Unconstitutional
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that automatic lifetime registration for juvenile sex offenders is unconstitutional. In their decision, the Ohio Supreme... Read More
Suspended Driver’s License in Ohio
What do you do if you have a suspended driver’s license in Ohio? The solution starts with determining what event caused the... Read More