Ohio has always had a complex series of laws concerning the expungement of criminal records. For many years, the state was so cautious about criminal expungement that a person was allowed to expunge only one conviction at a time. On October 29, 2018, however, a new law became effective that allows individuals in Ohio to expunge multiple convictions, which even...
In 2017, Governor Kasich signed Bill 388, or “Annie’s Law,” which had the effect of significantly changing Ohio policies regarding driving under the influence of alcohol. One of the most significant changes brought about by this new law was to Ohio's OVI Lookback Period. If you are a driver who has been convicted of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVI)...
While there are numerous types of warrants in Ohio, one of the most common is referred to as a “bench warrant.” It tends to be issued after a person violates court rules. Written by a judge, bench warrants authorize law enforcement to bring you to jail before you appear in court. If there is a bench warrant issued for you,...
Si bien muchas personas han oído hablar de Medpay, pocas están seguras de lo que hace. Medpay es un tipo opcional de cobertura de seguro que los conductores pueden elegir para agregar a sus pólizas de seguro de vehículos motorizados. Cuando ocurre un accidente automovilístico , Medpay reembolsa a los conductores los gastos hasta un límite establecido. Si bien Medpay...
Many people are aware of the differences between the state and federal court systems. However, there are also many differences between the way that courts operate in different areas of Ohio. Understanding and navigating these court systems can be challenging. As such, it is a wise decision for people who must proceed through these systems to obtain the assistance of...
When you are stopped by the police for driving under the influence it can be an overwhelming experience. There are many complexities involved in this area of the law, and not many people understand the finer points. One important aspect of OVI law is field sobriety testing. Law enforcement in Ohio utilizes three common types of field sobriety tests -...
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident and another party is responsible, you likely expect the other party to pay for the resulting damages. Obstacles in payment can arise, however, when a driver is not insured or does not have adequate insurance coverage to pay for the resulting costs. The Insurance Information Institute even reports that more...