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The terms probation and parole are two different concepts based on the same idea, an offender is not confined to a correctional facility. Below, we have outlined the difference between the two.

Probation is also referred to as “community control” in the state of Ohio. It’s an option that Judges have when they sentence someone. Rather than the person going to jail, they are sentenced to probation. Usually probation is used in cases involving misdemeanors or first time, non-violent ...

When a person is charged with a crime in Ohio, that crime is classified as either a felony or a misdemeanor. Below is an overview of the differences between felonies and misdemeanors.

Felony charges are attached to serious criminal offenses like murder, rape, assault, drug trafficking, and DUI’s if someone is injured as a result of drunk driving. A felony conviction results in possibly having to serve six months or longer in prison (instead of serving jail time).

Misdemeanor crimes ...

If you are accused of drunk driving in Ohio, this blog post will help you know what to expect when you are pulled over.

If the police officer asks you for your license and registration, you are required to provide it to them. They may start asking you things like “Have you been drinking tonight” or “How many drinks have you had tonight?” Tell the officer “Before I say or do anything, I want to talk to a lawyer.” ...

As state laws regarding driving under the influence differ, so do the acronyms used to describe this offense. DUI (driving under the influence) and DWI (driving while intoxicated) are the most common acronyms associated with this. You can visit our DUI/DWI page to read other common terms used to describe driving under the influence (each term is broken down by state). Also, it’s important to understand the essentials of an OVI (Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated) ...

DUI Attorney Steven R. Adams explains what you need to do if an officer investigates you for a potential DUI.

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