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Do Police Need a Reason to Ask You to Exit Your Vehicle in Ohio?
Direct Answer No. In Ohio, police do not need a specific reason to ask a driver to exit a vehicle during a lawful traffic stop. Once a stop is valid, officers are generally permitted to order the driver out of the car without additional justification. That authority does not eliminate all limits on what follows. What Ohio Law Actually Says Under Ohio and federal law, an officer who has lawfully stopped a vehicle may order the driver to exit the car for officer safety reasons

Brandon Harmony
2 min read


Understanding Arraignment in Ohio OVI Cases
Arraignment in an OVI case is governed by Criminal Rule 10 . It must take place in open court. During this process, the judge reads the indictment, information, or complaint, or states the substance of the charges. After this, the defendant is called to plead. You may waive the formal reading of the charges, but you must receive a copy of the charging document before entering a plea. What Happens During Arraignment? Formal Reading of Charges The court begins by presenting t

Brandon Harmony
3 min read
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