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Is Running a Red Light A Misdemeanor in Ohio?

As an Ohio driver, you most likely know how strict Ohio’s driving laws can be and how damaging the penalties...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
2 February 2024
5 Minutes Read
What Is Considered Running a Red Light in Ohio?
Traffic

What Is Considered Running a Red Light in Ohio?

In recent years, Ohio’s laws around red lights have seen some changes. These changes can lead to driver’s questioning how...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
2 January 2024
5 Minutes Read
How Police Detect Drunk Drivers in Ohio?
Traffic

How Police Detect Drunk Drivers in Ohio?

Since 2018, the Ohio State Highway Patrol has issued just over 105,000 operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) by alcohol...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
27 September 2023
5 Minutes Read
DUI Sentencing Factors Ohio
DUI

DUI Sentencing Factors Ohio

Certain factors will play a role in the mandatory minimum penalties that must be imposed in your DUI case if...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
10 September 2023
5 Minutes Read
How Long Does A DUI Stay on Your Background Check In Ohio?
DUI

How Long Does A DUI Stay on Your Background Check In Ohio?

For any driver in Ohio who is facing a DUI charge, whether it is your first or second time, you...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
23 August 2023
5 Minutes Read
How To Avoid Jail Time for a 2nd DUI in Ohio
DUI

How To Avoid Jail Time for a 2nd DUI in Ohio

The DUI laws in Ohio are complicated and strict. Penalties for DUI charges can include driver’s license suspensions, potential jail...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
12 July 2023
5 Minutes Read
Can You Legally Drive After Taking CBD Oil in Ohio?
Traffic

Can You Legally Drive After Taking CBD Oil in Ohio?

In 2016, Ohio set up the framework that would lead to the legalization of medical marijuana in 2018. And in...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
7 June 2023
5 Minutes Read
What Is Collateral Consequence as It Relates to A Felony Conviction?
Criminal Defense

What Is Collateral Consequence as It Relates to A Felony Conviction?

Common knowledge around criminal convictions means that most people have an understanding of the kinds of consequences that an individual...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
9 May 2023
5 Minutes Read
Ways to Defend Against a Theft Charge in Ohio
Criminal Defense

Ways to Defend Against a Theft Charge in Ohio

When it comes to theft in the state of Ohio, theft is committed when someone takes the property or makes...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
5 April 2023
5 Minutes Read
How to Check how Many Points are on My License in Ohio?
Traffic

How to Check how Many Points are on My License in Ohio?

For any driver in Ohio, whether you are actively facing a traffic citation, or you just want to keep up-to-date...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
19 December 2022
5 Minutes Read

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