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Consequences of Disorderly Conduct in Ohio
Criminal Defense

Consequences of Disorderly Conduct in Ohio

Ohio Disorderly Conduct The criminal consequences of disorderly conduct in Ohio can be severe in relation to the actual offense....

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
25 March 2016
5 Minutes Read
Are DUIs Only Charged When Alcohol Is Involved?
DUI

Are DUIs Only Charged When Alcohol Is Involved?

Driving under the influence of drugs is a criminal offense. Many medications and chemicals categorized as controlled substances can impair...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
22 March 2016
5 Minutes Read
What Constitutes OVI in Ohio?
DUI

What Constitutes OVI in Ohio?

Issuing and proving a charge for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Ohio takes a combination of...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
17 March 2016
5 Minutes Read
How Long Will My License Be Suspended After an OVI Conviction?
Traffic

How Long Will My License Be Suspended After an OVI Conviction?

Losing the ability to drive without restrictions is one of the harsher penalties for operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI)...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
15 March 2016
5 Minutes Read
Current DUI Penalties and Fines in Ohio
DUI

Current DUI Penalties and Fines in Ohio

A full breakdown of the penalties people can face in Ohio for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
10 March 2016
5 Minutes Read
Habitual DUI Offenders: How a DUI Offense Attorney Can Help
DUI

Habitual DUI Offenders: How a DUI Offense Attorney Can Help

As you might guess, subsequent DUI offenses can incur steeper fines and penalties, and can quite possibly decrease any leniency...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
28 February 2016
5 Minutes Read
How to Fight a Disorderly Conduct Charge
Criminal Defense

How to Fight a Disorderly Conduct Charge

“Disorderly conduct” is a catch-all misdemeanor charge, with fairly broad and vague definitions. The overarching principle of the law is...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
26 February 2016
5 Minutes Read
What are the Differences Between Reckless Operation and Physical Control?
Traffic

What are the Differences Between Reckless Operation and Physical Control?

Reckless driving or reckless operation is a fairly common traffic offense on Ohio roadways.  The reason it is a common...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
25 February 2016
5 Minutes Read
Human Error During Field Sobriety Tests
Traffic

Human Error During Field Sobriety Tests

All three of the standard field sobriety tests an officer in Ohio will administer are subject to human interpretation, and...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
23 February 2016
5 Minutes Read
Ohio OVI/DUI First Offenses
DUI

Ohio OVI/DUI First Offenses

Don’t make the mistake of thinking that just because this is your first offense for Driving Under the Influence (DUI)...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
17 February 2016
5 Minutes Read

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