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Ohio Supreme Court Decides Whether Search of Vehicle was Constitutional
In the recent case of State v. Toran, the Ohio Supreme Court addressed the legality of a deputy’s vehicle search. For a law enforcement officer to search a vehicle, a search warrant is generally...
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Legal Marijuana Use and DUI/OVI in Ohio
In November of 2023, Ohio became the 24th state to legalize the possession and use of recreational marijuana. The voter-approved law (‘Issue 2’) went into effect earlier this month. Implementation of...
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Ohio Supreme Court to Interpret Definition of ‘Motor Vehicle’
There is often a difference between real-world definitions and legal-world definitions. In the legal world, when a word or phrase is important to the interpretation of the law, the legislature defines...
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Ohio Court of Appeals: Continued Detention for Traffic Stop Was Unlawful
When an officer pulls-over a motorist for a traffic violation, the officer typically does not have a search warrant or arrest warrant. However, a warrant is not necessary if the stop is based on one...
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Appellate Court Decides Case of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide Based on...
In Ohio, the offense of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide can be committed in various ways. One of those ways is causing the death of another by operating a vehicle recklessly. A recent case decided by...
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DUI Task Force In Franklin County to Operate Two DUI Checkpoints
The Franklin County DUI Task Force announced it will be operating two sobriety checkpoints tonight (April 19, 2024). Both checkpoints will be located in the northwest part of the county. Most people...
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Ohio Legislature to Consider Increased Penalties for OVI and Vehicular Homicide
The Ohio General Assembly will soon be considering proposed legislation affecting cases of Operating a Vehicle under the Influence (OVI) and Aggravated Vehicular Homicide. House Bill 37 was approved...
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Employment Effects of DUI/OVI in Ohio
News stories frequently report that a high-profile person lost employment due to a DUI (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio) conviction or arrest. The latest story in Ohio is about defensive end Lonnie Phelps who...
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Ohio’s Message to Drivers About Marijuana OVI
With Ohio marijuana dispensaries beginning operations last week, the Ohio State Highway Patrol has a message for drivers. The message, as reported by News 5 Cleveland, is “just because it’s legal to...
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Understanding Ohio License Suspensions for DUI/OVI
The Statehouse News Bureau reported the efforts of the Ohio legislature to overhaul driver’s license suspensions. Legislation passed by the Ohio Senate aims to reduce the circumstances under which...
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