Each year, Ohio is among the leading states in dog attacks. Despite statewide and community-level efforts to reduce the number of bites and injuries, Ohio is still struggling to get a grip on the problem. The human cost is overwhelming. In August 2014, a 59-year-old...
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Ohio woman faces possible OVI charge
When authorities suspect an individual to have exhibited suspicious behavior, an officer may approach the individual. If further suspicion arises, an officer may ask an individual some questions or request that the party participate in certain tests, especially if the...
Use Of Drug-Sniffing Dogs In Traffic Stops Remains Controversial
The number of drug overdose deaths in Ohio tripled during little more than a decade, reaching 16.1 per 100,000 in 2013. The drug problem has spurred new laws and an increased emphasis on arrests for drug trafficking and possession. Unfortunately, Ohio's efforts to...
Ready To Enter The World Of Motorcycling? Take This Advice
The belief that motorcycles are just for outlaws or those with a death wish is long gone. Ridership has never been higher and the industry has manufactured bikes to fit just about any person's needs and preferences - from electric motorcycles and scooters to trikes....
How Neuroscience May Impact Your Case
Neuroscience - the study of the nervous system - has recently emerged as a source of evidence in the U.S. court system. Neuroscientific evidence is most often used in criminal defense, where attorneys use evidence as a factor for why their clients behaved a certain...
How Did The Police Search My Car Without A Warrant?
Were you pulled over for a traffic violation and are now charged with serious crimes after law enforcement conducted a warrantless search of your vehicle? Warrantless searches are a hotly contested area of criminal defense law. No two cases are alike, so each one...
Many ATV Accidents Lead To Tragic Loss, Then Lawsuits
Ohio has one of the highest populations of ATV riders in the country, making it one of the state's popular pastimes. While minor accidents are common in four-wheeling, many crashes involving serious injuries are caused by negligence. When serious injury or death...
Why Can The Police Take Assets From Me In Ohio Forfeiture?
Asset forfeiture occurs when the police seize assets - money, vehicles, jewelry and other valuable things - because they believe they are connected to a crime. Forfeiture is controversial issue in Ohio and throughout the country. It presents a big opportunity for...
Man charged with OVI after multiple accidents in Ohio
Facing criminal charges is a serious matter that individuals should attend to with the utmost consideration. Various outcomes could result from such a situation depending on how it is handled. If an individual is charged with OVI, he or she may have different options...
Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima Publishes OVI White Paper: Free Download
The criminal defense attorneys at wrote and published the White Paper, Operating A Vehicle Under The Influence Of Drugs Or Alcohol. You can freely view, download or share the OVI Paper. Table of Contents Introduction Operating a Vehicle...

