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Common Facts About Drinking and Driving in Ohio
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Common Facts About Drinking and Driving in Ohio

From my perspective as a longtime Franklin County drunk driving attorney, the most-concerning fact about driving under the influence involves...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
18 August 2017
5 Minutes Read
What Can I Expect at a DUI Checkpoint ?
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What Can I Expect at a DUI Checkpoint ?

Knowing what you can expect to see, hear, and do at a DUI checkpoint in or around Columbus, Ohio, can...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
8 August 2017
5 Minutes Read
When Can Tickets Be Amended in Franklin County DUI Cases
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When Can Tickets Be Amended in Franklin County DUI Cases

Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVI), which is what Ohio statutes call driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs,...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
1 August 2017
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What Happens if I Get a DUI Outside of Ohio?
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What Happens if I Get a DUI Outside of Ohio?

Getting convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs anywhere in the United States brings serious legal and...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
6 July 2017
5 Minutes Read
Are Minors Allowed to Drink in Their Parent’s Home?
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Are Minors Allowed to Drink in Their Parent’s Home?

Ohio law recognizes a very limited set of exceptions to its law that only people older than 21 can drink...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
27 June 2017
5 Minutes Read
What Officers Are Looking for During a Checkpoint
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What Officers Are Looking for During a Checkpoint

Every driver is likely to encounter a drunk and drugged driving checkpoint at some point. People who see a checkpoint...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
7 June 2017
5 Minutes Read
Drunk Driving Attorneys in Columbus, Ohio
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Drunk Driving Attorneys in Columbus, Ohio

Open Container Ticket Defense in Columbus Ohio Violating Ohio’s open container law is surprisingly easy and can have serious consequences....

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
26 May 2017
5 Minutes Read
Can My DUI Be Dismissed if I Was Not Read My Miranda Rights?
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Can My DUI Be Dismissed if I Was Not Read My Miranda Rights?

Let’s handle this Q&A style.   Can I ask a judge to dismiss my drunk or drugged driving charge just...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
22 May 2017
5 Minutes Read
The Use of Video Evidence in OVI Arrests
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The Use of Video Evidence in OVI Arrests

In Columbus and Franklin County, Ohio, local police officers, state troopers, and their cruiser are often equipped with digital recording...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
10 May 2017
5 Minutes Read
What Is SR-22 Insurance in Ohio?
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What Is SR-22 Insurance in Ohio?

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles often makes submitting an SR-22 bond a requirement for having limited driving privileges approved...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
3 May 2017
5 Minutes Read

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