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Felony Indictment in Ohio: How a Criminal Defense Attorney Columbus Can Challenge the Prosecution’s Case Before Trial

Jay Bajwa — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:43:38 +0000

Facing a felony indictment in Ohio can be overwhelming. An indictment means that a grand jury has formally charged you with a felony. It does not mean that you have been found guilty. The prosecution still has to prove the charged offense according to the applicable law and rules of criminal procedure. Before trial, a ... Read more

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Federal vs. State Criminal Charges in Ohio: 8 Differences That Can Completely Change Your Defense Strategy

Jay Bajwa — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:33:24 +0000

Being charged with a crime in Ohio does not necessarily mean your case will be handled in an Ohio state court. Some criminal cases are prosecuted under Ohio law in state courts. Others involve federal law and are prosecuted by the United States in federal court. In some situations, the same underlying conduct can potentially ... Read more

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Felony Charges in Columbus: When Can a Defense Strategy Focus on Reducing the Severity of the Consequences?

Jay Bajwa — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:10:00 +0000

This article is general legal information, not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you are facing charges, speak with a licensed Ohio attorney about your specific situation. A felony charge can create immediate concerns about prison, fines, employment, housing, professional opportunities, and what the conviction could mean years from now. ... Read more

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Traffic Defense Plan – Fight Your Traffic Ticket With a Low Monthly Payment

Adam Burke — Sun, 17 May 2020 21:23:57 +0000

How our Traffic Defense Plan works: Sign up for Traffic Defense Plan Retainer for $9.99 monthly, for unlimited Franklin County, Ohio minor misdemeanor traffic defense. Count on Attorney Adam Burke Llc to defend your traffic case. Already have a ticket? Great! This plan works for you. Once you’re enrolled, make sure you alert us to ... Read more

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Adam Burke — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 02:03:59 +0000

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Three Arrested For Possessing, Trafficking Enough Fentanyl to Wipe Out Columbus

Adam Burke — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 16:26:22 +0000

Three California men are facing serious drug charges in Columbus after police discovered more than four pounds of fentanyl in the trunk of their car. The men, who were reportedly staying at a hotel in the city at the time, had enough fentanyl in their possession to wipe out the entire population of Columbus. They ... Read more

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Federal Penalties for Marijuana Use Could Rise Again

Adam Burke — Sun, 19 Nov 2017 05:40:01 +0000

Nearly a quarter of the American population live in states where marijuana is legalized in some way. In 2018, eight states will have decriminalized the recreational use of marijuana. Given the fact that 59 percent of Americans are for the legalization of marijuana, it is likely that other states will follow suit. Marijuana use on ... Read more

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Ohio Shoplifting Crimes On the Rise in 2017

Adam Burke — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 08:38:53 +0000

Shoplifting and other crimes of theft are on the rise in Ohio. Delaware County law enforcement officials recently released a statement on Facebook explaining that the number of thefts in 2017 had risen by 40 percent when compared to the number of thefts in 2016. Shoplifting offenses at the popular Tanger Outlets are reportedly the ... Read more

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Student Arrested For Possession of Handgun At Columbus High School

Adam Burke — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 18:17:26 +0000

A Columbus high school lockdown drill got very real earlier this month. As the students began the drill, the Walnut Ridge High School principal was informed that a student had a gun and several ammunition clips. The pretend school gun shooter lockdown then turned into an actual school gun shooter lockdown. The student fled the ... Read more

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Ohio Increases Backpage and Craigslist Prostitution Sting Efforts in 2017

Adam Burke — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 18:48:39 +0000

Many crimes have evolved and changed over the past few decades. The rise of technology has been largely responsible. Prostitution and solicitation are no exception. Years ago, finding a prostitute or sex worker required some legwork. You had to know someone with connections or hear about a ring through the grapevine if you wanted to ... Read more

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