Jessica Ernst
By: Jessica Ernst

Can I Own a Gun as a Felon?

License and Professional Impact

Under the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, you have the right to bear arms. This is not the case for convicted felons in Ohio. Unde ...

Jessica Ernst
By: Jessica Ernst

What is a Breathalyzer?

Legal Procedures and Definitions

A breathalyzer is a field sobriety test police officers use to measure a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC) when they suspect a person is driving ...

Jessica Ernst
By: Jessica Ernst

What Crimes Usually Get Probation?

Police Procedures and Rights

Probation is one possible sentence for specific charges. Probation can include jail time or follow a prison sentence, though it is often used as an al ...

Jessica Ernst
By: Jessica Ernst

What Is an OVI Checkpoint?

Legal Procedures and Definitions

OVI or DUI checkpoints are a legal method of catching and preventing drunk driving. Also known as sobriety checkpoints, checkpoints are planned roadbl ...