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A recent Ohio Supreme Court case revealed a disturbing practice by some county courts in Ohio — including Franklin County — of issuing arrest warrants without probable cause. Warrants have been essentially rubber stamped by court clerks who never verified that the officer had probable…
Read MoreA Columbus criminal defense attorney from Luftman, Heck & Associates was among those who helped achieve a victory in the Ohio Supreme Court for every Ohio driver charged with OVI / DUI based on breath test results. The Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers asked…
Read MoreWhether you’re planning to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or out driving around listening to the John Mayer song of the same title, be careful while driving around central Ohio. Columbus police, Franklin County DUI Task Force, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol have already announced…
Read MoreThe American criminal justice system is founded on the idea that when you’re arrested or accused of a crime, you’re presumed innocent until a prosecutor actually proves your guilt at a trial. The real world doesn’t always work that way — especially when someone takes…
Read MoreOhio lawmakers are taking a new angle on the fight against prescription drug abuse — tackling pet medication abuse by going after people who use their pets to obtain prescription pain drugs. Some of the same medications used by people also are prescribed to cats, dogs,…
Read MoreRed light cameras have been controversial and unpopular among Ohio residents since they first appeared in the state. The coming year could see changes in how they’re used, or whether they can be used at all. The cameras are positioned at intersections and snap photos…
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