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What Are the Stages of an OVI Case in Columbus, Ohio?

While every drunk or drugged driving case in and around Franklin County presents different facts, each goes through six distinct...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
9 March 2018
5 Minutes Read
Do You Lose Your License When You Are Convicted for a DUI for the First Time?
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Do You Lose Your License When You Are Convicted for a DUI for the First Time?

Yes, the sentence for a first-time conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Ohio includes a...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
1 March 2018
5 Minutes Read
Top 3 Things to Look for When Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense

Top 3 Things to Look for When Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney

If you get charged with a crime in central Ohio, you have many choices for a criminal defense attorney in...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
20 February 2018
5 Minutes Read
I Missed My Court Date  for a Traffic Violation. What Should I Do?
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I Missed My Court Date for a Traffic Violation. What Should I Do?

Any Franklin County traffic lawyer will advise you to do almost anything to keep your court date. Failing to appear...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
13 February 2018
5 Minutes Read
How to Fight a Speeding Ticket in Ohio and Get Benefits
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How to Fight a Speeding Ticket in Ohio and Get Benefits

It seems simple enough to treat a speeding ticket as no big deal. Why waste a day, especially a day...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
5 February 2018
5 Minutes Read
Do You Have to Be Driving a Vehicle to Be Convicted of OVI in Franklin County?
DUI

Do You Have to Be Driving a Vehicle to Be Convicted of OVI in Franklin County?

Short answer: Yes. Only the person in control of a vehicle can be charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
23 January 2018
5 Minutes Read
When Does a DUI Become a Felony in Ohio
DUI

When Does a DUI Become a Felony in Ohio

Ohio police, prosecutors, and courts treat most drunk and drugged driving cases as misdemeanors. Other charges related to or filed...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
15 January 2018
5 Minutes Read
Tips on How To Read Your Traffic Ticket
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Tips on How To Read Your Traffic Ticket

Start reading an Ohio traffic ticket at the bottom. The last line on the standard form indicates whether you need...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
30 December 2017
5 Minutes Read
Can You Go to Jail for Driving Under Suspension?
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Can You Go to Jail for Driving Under Suspension?

You definitely risk going to jail if you drive in Ohio with a suspended driver’s license. State laws classify driving...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
24 December 2017
5 Minutes Read
Major Penalties for a DUI in Ohio
DUI

Major Penalties for a DUI in Ohio

Getting convicted of or pleading guilty to driving under the influence in Ohio brings many different penalties. The four parts...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
19 December 2017
5 Minutes Read

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