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Letter to the San Francisco Police Department

Adam Burke — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 04:42:15 +0000

I had some trouble expressing the outrage I felt over the arrest of a San Francisco attorney for advising her clients on their rights in court… you know the thing that she spent years getting educated, licensed and trained to do. What’s more amazing is that the San Francisco Police Department stands by the decision of ... Read more

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Sacramental Peyote – Legal Issues

Adam Burke — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:06:29 +0000

As a Columbus, Ohio criminal lawyer, clients routinely ask me some unusual questions. Recently, a client contacted me with an interesting one. He wanted to use sacramental peyote but wondered if he legally could. Sacramental peyote is an ancient tradition of some American Indian tribes that involves ingesting peyote which the United States Government and most states ... Read more

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Ohio Driving Under Suspension

Adam Burke — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 23:30:43 +0000

A person may face Ohio Driving Under Suspension Charges for various reasons like not having insurance, have an outstanding warrant, not paying child support, refusing to take breath test, among other things. Ohio Driving Under Suspension versus Expired or Revoked License The difference between the two terms “suspended” and “expired” or “revoked” license is not ... Read more

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Ohio Felony Drug Possession Penalties

Adam Burke — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 01:56:31 +0000

Ohio Felony drug possession penalties are based on the drug and the quantity. The greater the quantity of drugs, the higher degree of felony charged. Felony Drug Possession Penalties in Ohio are strict and the laws complex. Different types of drugs are divided into five Schedules. These schedules are prioritized according to the risk of ... Read more

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Ohio Drug Charges

Adam Burke — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 04:36:02 +0000

Ohio drug charges prosecutions, both for trafficking and possession have increased considerably in recent years. The State of Ohio has implemented stern drug trafficking laws to prevent the illegal creation, possession, consumption, and trafficking of drugs. A person who is suspected or convicted of such serious drug offenses faces severe sanctions courtesy of Ohio lawmakers. ... Read more

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Ohio Trafficking Penalties Can Be Harsh

Adam Burke — Mon, 26 May 2014 17:46:35 +0000

Ohio Trafficking Penalties under state law can be very strict and a person convicted of this offense may face severe consequences. The penalties for drug trafficking in Ohio may include one or more of the following sentences; fines, cancellation of license, forfeiture of property or a potential prison sentence. The sentence for drug trafficking depends ... Read more

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