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For state prosecutors to secure criminal convictions, they must bring appropriate charges backed by credible evidence. The accusations the state makes against an individual must have enough supporting evidence to convince jurors beyond a reasonable doubt that they...
The mental state of a driver influences their safety in traffic. Angry drivers may experience lapses in judgment that lead to road rage incidents. Drivers distracted by their mobile phones or a meal eaten on the way to a client meeting may not properly monitor their...
Bike rider deaths have reached alarming levels in recent years, prompting renewed concern among safety advocates, urban planners and injury attorneys alike. While cycling offers both health and environmental benefits, riders remain vulnerable on roads that are often...
Police officers are constantly on the lookout for drunk or otherwise impaired drivers. Operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) offenses are the Ohio equivalent of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses in other states. If police officers can support their...
People who are facing debts that seem insurmountable often look for ways that they can reduce those debts. Once it becomes evident that their options are limited, some people may decide to explore the possibility of filing for bankruptcy. Filing for bankruptcy...
A driver’s arrest after a crash often – very understandably – raises questions for injury victims who want to understand their legal options. Many people assume that if an at-fault driver already faces criminal charges, a civil case cannot or should not be filed. In...
Many of the most significant risk factors for pedestrian collisions relate to human behavior. Intoxication on the part of a driver or pedestrian may increase the likelihood of a collision. Crossing busy roads at unsafe locations or failing to monitor surroundings are...
Cyclists have the right to share the road with other vehicles. They should travel on the same side of the road as motor vehicles and must obey all of the same lights and signs. Unfortunately, people in motor vehicles are not always considerate about the need to share...
If you are arrested in Cincinnati, you will technically be facing arrest within the jurisdiction of the City of Cincinnati Police Department (CPD). Most arrestees detained within the boundaries of city limits, however, are held in facilities operated by the Hamilton...
Right after someone’s negligence causes your car accident injuries, your phone will soon ring. One of the first calls usually comes from the at-fault party’s insurance adjuster. Understand that this person does not work for you, and their job is to protect the...