Upcoming Ohio DUI Checkpoints Notifications

DUI checkpoints pop up regularly and tend to save lives. However, just because these checkpoints save lives does not mean law enforcement officers have unlimited powers during a checkpoint search. They are required to obey certain rules at DUI checkpoints in Ohio. If they don’t, the evidence they seize may be thrown out. Dayton DUI/OVI...

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  • November 28, 2023
  • OVI
Ohio OVI Penalties

Ohio has established significant penalties for those who are charged and convicted of OVI. Punishments typically include jail time and fines, but that’s not all. Convicted offenders also face administrative penalties, including license suspension. Additionally, an OVI conviction, even a first-time conviction, can have severe impacts on your life and livelihood due to the criminal...

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A FIRST OFFENSE OVI IN OHIO

Intoxicated driving is one of the most common criminal charges in Ohio. The Ohio State Highway Patrol reports that 19,008 people were arrested on OVI charges in the state in 2018 alone. No matter the specific circumstances, an OVI charge is always a serious matter. Even a first-time OVI conviction could result in a defendant...

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Voyeurism Penelties Ohio

Like every other state, Ohio law criminalizes certain sexual acts. Typically, sex crimes are those sexual acts that violate the rights of others. Often, the rights violated in sex crimes center around a victim’s right to privacy and personal choice. But you are wondering, Is voyeurism illegal? The answer is yes. In fact, voyeurism is...

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  • May 11, 2023
  • OVI

Have you ever had a drink and felt that it affected you more than usual? Many factors impact alcohol tolerance and blood alcohol content, such as weight, metabolism, and food consumed while drinking. Unfortunately, this means that you may drive after drinking without knowing your abilities are impaired. In Ohio, this is known as operating...

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WHICH WEAPONS ARE MOST COMMONLY USED FOR HOMICIDES?

According to the CDC, there were 24,576 homicides in the United States in 2020. Broadly, homicide is defined as the deliberate and unlawful killing of another person. There are many ways people commit murder using objects clearly defined as weapons, everyday objects, or no weapon at all. However, there are three categories of commonly used...

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is embezzlement a felony

Embezzlement is one of the most commonly prosecuted white-collar crimes in America’s state and federal courts. However, the laws surrounding embezzlement are complex, and those who face these serious charges often lack a full understanding of how they allegedly broke the law. At Gounaris Abboud, LPA, our dedicated team of white-collar criminal defense attorneys has...

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