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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...
The surge in used car prices post-pandemic along with high interest rates caused car payments to be less affordable for hard-working people. Now, car payment delinquencies have increased, putting people at risk of losing their sole source of transportation to...
Ohio’s law enforcement system involves several layers of authority, and understanding the difference between state troopers and local police can help clarify what happens when someone is stopped, questioned or arrested by either of these agents of government. While...
Retirement is a major transition, and it is often one worth celebrating. Professionals who have dedicated themselves to their careers eventually cease working full-time and start prioritizing their family relationships or long-deferred personal plans, such as a dream...
Two years ago, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 288, which made handheld device use while driving a primary traffic offense. This shift in policy was intended to strengthen enforcement and reduce the frequency of auto crashes tied to phone use. Under these...
Ohio drivers don't get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses. Instead, the state refers to drunk driving as operating a vehicle impaired (OVI) offenses. Motorists who cause crashes are likely to face scrutiny that could lead to their arrest....
For the state to successfully prosecute criminal charges against an individual, there needs to be strong evidence. Prosecutors must present evidence that shows beyond a reasonable doubt that a crime occurred. Oftentimes, that evidence comes from searches conducted by...