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A first OVI/DUI conviction in Ohio carries a jail sentence of up to six months, driver’s license suspension for three years, and a maximum fine of $1,075. However, if certain aggravating factors are apparent, a first-time offense can lead to harsher criminal penalties or even a felony charge.  The following are some of the common aggravating […]

If you are arrested for an OVI in Ohio, the officers may ask you to take a chemical test (e.g., breath, blood, or urine test) to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC) or the amount of drugs in your system. Unfortunately, refusing to take a post-arrest chemical test can result in serious consequences.  According to Ohio’s “implied consent” […]

If you’ve ever had a run-in with the police, you’ve probably heard these words: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to talk to a lawyer for advice… You have the right to have a lawyer with you […]

Menacing Charge in Ohio Under Ohio Revised Code 2903.211, menacing, menacing by stalking, or aggravated menacing are felony charges. A menacing charge in Ohio means a person has threatened physical harm, damage to property or mental distress (causing a mental state that would require treatment by a professional). It is also illegal for a person […]

With about 96% of Americans owning cell phones, these devices have become a necessary modern convenience. Although many individuals have them, because they allow people to do so much – like talk, text, take pictures, and listen to music – they are still in high demand. It seems as if every year a new one […]

A mayor’s court is an establishment that hears cases for traffic offenses and minor misdemeanors that do not result in jail time. Whereas in a municipal or state court the proceeding is heard by a judge, in a mayor’s court, a person presents their case to a mayor or magistrate. Often, the person hearing the […]

Statute of Limitations for Ohio Theft Crimes Dayton Theft Crimes Lawyer The statute of limitations is the amount of time a prosecutor has to file charges against an individual accused of committing an offense. The court may no longer have jurisdiction over a case if the state fails to take legal action before the specified […]

Generally defined, conspiracy is the act of planning to carry out a criminal offense with one or more other people. Even if the individuals involved do not actually commit the crime, they could all be penalized with jail or prison sentences that are nearly as severe as if they had followed through. Conspiracy Under the […]

John H. Rion has been recently elected President of The American Board of Criminal Lawyers at their annual meeting in Austin, Texas. The American Board of Criminal Lawyers is a select, invitation only, group of lawyers whose membership is highly scrutinized. Mr. Rion, after years of practice in the field of criminal law, was made […]