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Vehicular Assault and Vehicular Homicide in Ohio Require ‘Motor Vehicle’

In Ohio, there is a difference between a ‘vehicle’ and a ‘motor vehicle’.  In cases of Vehicular Homicide and Vehicular Assault, the difference matters.  The Ohio Supreme Court recently decided an Aggravated Vehicular Assault case in which the defendant’s guilt hinged on the definition of ‘motor vehicle’.  The Court’s decision…

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Change of Venue for Serious Vehicular Crimes in Ohio

The issue of venue recently arose in an Ohio Vehicular Homicide case.  As reported by the Leader-Telegram, the defendant was accused of hitting two highway workers in Clark County.  As a result of the collision, one worker died, and the other was seriously injured.  The defense attorney filed a motion…

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Henry Ruggs III and Sentencing for Vehicular Homicide & Vehicular Assault

What sentence is Henry Ruggs III facing?  The (former) wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders was recently involved in a collision which killed one person and injured another.  He was charged with multiple offenses, including the Nevada equivalents of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide and Aggravated Vehicular Assault.  The Ruggs incident…

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Civil And Criminal Cases For Vehicular Assault And Vehicular Homicide In Ohio

One act can result in both a criminal case and a civil case.  A well-known example of this principle is the O.J. Simpson cases.  Simpson was found Not Guilty of murder in the criminal case, but he was found liable for wrongful death in the civil case and ordered to…

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New Books Explain Vehicular Assault and Vehicular Homicide in Ohio

Being charged with Vehicular Homicide or Vehicular Assault is stressful.  Individuals in that situation often experience feelings of guilt and fear.  For those individuals, it would be helpful to have a solid understanding of the offense they are charged with, the penalties they are facing, and the court process ahead…

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Britt Reid’s Case And Vehicular Assault Investigations

A few days before the Kansas City Chiefs were to play in the Super Bowl, assistant coach Britt Reid (son of head coach Andy Reid) was involved in a three-car accident which left a five-year-old in critical condition.  Earlier this month, Britt Reid was charged with the felony offense of…

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