Laws within the state of Ohio posit that the desire to purchase and own handguns is for lawful purposes. Therefore, you need not own a gun permit if you reside in Ohio or a neighboring state, such as Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia. Ohio adheres to the doctrine enunciated in D.C. v. Heller, 554 […]
Pursuant to ORC § 2925.11, illegal possession of a controlled substance involves knowingly, obtaining, using, or possessing such a substance. Acting knowingly, is an essential element of this specific intent crime, which is undertaken with awareness and purpose. A controlled substance, is defined as any prescribed medication, those which do not require a prescription, illegal […]
A Columbus DUI Defense Attorney Discusses What to Do at Checkpoints If you drive often enough at night, you will eventually encounter a police checkpoint at which officers are, at a minimum, asking drivers to show their license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. The law enforcement officers will also be performing random stops to […]
What Happens if You’re Caught Drinking Underage? So you’ve been caught drinking underage in Ohio. While this offense can carry a six month jail sentence and hundreds of dollars in fines, judges may enroll you in a diversion program or request number of community service hours. Trust an underage DUI lawyer in Ohio to handle […]
Whether it be common assault, domestic violence, speeding, drink driving or any other offence, it is important to find a Criminal defense Lawyer in Sydney capable of minimizing,if not completely eliminating,the potential penalties you face. Below is a discussion about some crimes commonly charged as well as how attorneys can assist you. Common assault, where […]
A criminal record can haunt a person for the rest of his or her life. It can make it difficult or impossible for the person to get a job, apply for financing, or lease a place to live. Rather than live with a criminal record, you could have it expunged. What Is an Expungement? The […]
How Hiring a DUI Lawyer Can Help Your Case The first, and perhaps most important, thing to understand about your driving under the influence case is that you are facing a charge that carries criminal penalties. A conviction or guilty plea can land you in jail. It will definitely cost you serious money in fines […]
The first step in defending yourself against an assault charges in Ohio is understanding what the allegation itself means. State law defines criminal assault as: Knowingly causing harm to another person, Knowingly causing harm to a pregnant woman or her unborn child, Recklessly causing harm to someone, Recklessly causing harm to a pregnant woman or […]
Mandatory minimum sentencing requires that everyone who is sentenced for a certain crime is given a pre-determined minimum sentence. In the USA, it is reserved mostly for drug offenses, but it is also applied to some more violent crimes. How to Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer The concept of a mandatory minimum sentence seems to […]
Yes and no. You can give a police officer permission to draw blood for alcohol and drug testing, or you can make the officer responsible for obtaining a warrant. Enforcing your right to avoid self-incrimination by voluntarily providing evidence that can be used against you gets even a little more complicated if you have more […]