Ohio drivers like you do your best to keep safe on the road. Unfortunately, you cannot predict the behaviors of other drivers. This means you can end up faced with risks when you least expect it. You can at least understand some of the potential sources of danger you...
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The hazards of nighttime driving: What you should know
Even after the sun sets in Ohio, vehicles still fill the roadways. Whether traveling home from work, running errands or going out to have dinner with your friends, you may have to navigate the roads at night. According to AAA, drivers are three times more likely to...
What happens when a court orders vehicle impoundment?
Traffic laws help to keep roads in Ohio safe. Following them can help stop accidents and ensure that you get safely from destination to destination. If you break a traffic law, then an officer may issue you a ticket. Traffic violations run from minor infractions to...
3 possible consequences of a speeding ticket
Speeding is something that happens on Ohio roadways all the time. Going a little over the speed limit seems to be natural for most drivers. Even if you are vigilant about following speed limits, there may be a time when your foot gets a little heavy, and you creep...
How should you respond when you discover your teen is sexting?
Sexting is the act of digitally sending or sharing explicit texts or images. Despite common misconceptions, sexting does not have to involve sending nude or semi-nude photos, though it often does. Additionally, one need not send explicit text or images by phone to...
Turning your life around after divorce
Some people have negative images come to mind when they think about the divorce process, whether they picture a heated custody dispute or emotional and financial challenges associated with various family law issues. To be sure, divorce can be very challenging in a...
A failed field sobriety test is not always proof of OVI
Before you can be convicted of operating a vehicle impaired, the Ohio prosecutor must provide evidence that you were, in fact, intoxicated. If a law enforcement officer administered the standardized field sobriety tests and used the results as the basis for arresting...
Stopping debt collection with the automatic stay
People who owe more than they can pay quickly learn that debt collectors push the boundaries of the collections tactics allowed by the law, or often ignore the law entirely. Dealing with collections calls is only one of many stressful things that unmanageable debt...
How can I repair my credit history after bankruptcy?
If you're faced massive debt, bankruptcy is a good option to get your finances back in order. However, you're probably concerned about the impact filing will have on your credit history and how this will affect your ability to secure loans and credit in the future. In...
What do I need to know about the insanity defense?
Due in part to its popularity in crime fiction and on the big screen, many people in Ohio think of the insanity defense as a foolproof tactic when facing criminal charges. Unfortunately, this is far from true. The insanity defense is rarely used in court and its...