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Drivers get arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol (OVI) offenses every day across Ohio. Some people get arrested due to targeted traffic enforcement efforts. Their erratic behavior in traffic makes police officers suspect them of...
If you get pulled over by the police while driving your car, the officer will likely come to your window to have a conversation with you. The first thing they’ll do is ask you for identifying information, such as your driver’s license. They may also ask for paperwork...
The phrase "white-collar crime" refers to a broad range of non-violent, financial crimes that an individual may commit in order to obtain an advantage for themselves or a business. White-collar criminals are usually executives from the middle and upper classes. When a...
The police use several methods of collecting evidence when it’s suspected that a driver is drunk or violating traffic laws. A driver may be questioned about their condition, for example. Or, the police may notice an open bottle of alcohol or bills in a driver’s...
When the police obtain evidence that will be presented in court, they are responsible for maintaining strict chronological documentation of who has handled the evidence from when it was collected to its presentation. This is known as the chain of custody. Lapses or...
Theft charges in Ohio are often the result of obviously inappropriate conduct. People leave the store without paying for items or take property that they know belongs to other people. If they get caught in the act or located by law enforcement authorities later,...
Fraud can occur in any industry. Professionals can misrepresent a business's prospects, attempt to manipulate the market or intentionally mislead other people or businesses. However, when looking at industries that often see fraud prosecutions, there are undeniably...
When two or more people agree to commit a crime, they could be charged with criminal conspiracy. The criminal offense in question does not necessarily need to occur. You may face conspiracy charges as long as you were part and parcel of the agreement, even if you...
If you watch a lot of police procedural shows, you’re used to seeing officers recite the “Miranda warning” as they’re putting the cuffs on a suspect. In reality, it’s not a requirement for people to be “Mirandized” at that point. Many officers do it then to ensure...
When facing traffic or criminal charges, you can plead guilty, not guilty or no contest. You may feel a guilty plea is out of the question, which leaves you with the other two options. You probably know that pleading not guilty means you are declaring yourself...