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Drunk driving terms are widespread in the United States You understand what it means when someone says the legal limit is 0.08 percent. You know what it means when someone is arrested for a DUI. But what is an OVI or DUI? Many people don’t…
Read MoreThe authorities are aggressively fighting prostitution in Columbus and across the state of Ohio. In July of this year, the Columbus police conducted a two-day prostitution sting that resulted in the arrest of 43 women and 24 men. From a public policy perspective, the fight…
Read MoreEffective August 29, 2016, Ohio law will grant civil immunity to people who break into cars to rescue children or pets trapped inside. Senate Bill 215, or Ohio’s Good Samaritan Law, was passed in an effort to curb the number of children and pets that…
Read MoreGovernor Kasich recently signed into law House Bill 110—also known as the 911 Good Samaritan Law in an effort to curb the number of fatal overdoses in the state. As a result, starting in September 2016, people in Ohio who call 911 to report a…
Read MoreOn September 8, a new Ohio marijuana law will make it legal for some Ohioans to possess and use marijuana for medical purposes. House Bill 523, which Governor Kasich signed into law in June, sets up a transitional phase in the implementation of Ohio’s medical…
Read MoreOn May 31 of this year, Governor Kasich signed into law House Bill 187, which allows Ohio first responders to treat injured animals in emergency circumstances. Previously, only licensed veterinarians were allowed to render aid to injured or sick animals. The lives of many beloved…
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