S.M.D & H.L.S. Bail Bonds

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Getting arrested for Domestic Violence (DV) in Columbus is a serious issue because it involves family or household members of a home. Because of this reason, getting released for this type of crime can be a slightly different experience than posting bail for other crimes. If you or a loved one ha...

Holiday Package Theft - 18% of Americans had a package stolen between March & June this year during the start of the pandemic. With anxiety over COVID-19, holiday shoppers planned more online shopping this year than ever. This can be tempting if you are unemployed of have suffered financial loss ...

Arson (ORC 2909.03) and Aggravated Arson (ORC 2909.02) are both serious crimes with aggravated arson being more serious as a 1st or 2nd degree felony. Depending on the amount of damage and if it includes risk or physical harm to a person will decide what you are charged with.

Under Ohio law, Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs (OVI) (ORC 4511.10), the penalty can vary depending on the blood level of alcohol or drugs and if it is a first time OVI offense or repeat OVI offense. With regards to alcohol, a BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) of 0.17%...

Breaking & Entering (ORC 2911.13) is a serious crime in Ohio and is considered a felony of the 5th degree. A felony of the 5th degree carries a prison term of 6 to 12 months as well as up to $2500 in fines and penalties. However, breaking & entering is usually accompanied by a theft, burglary or ...

Vandalism (ORC 2909.05) is generally described as any willful or deliberate behavior with intent to deface, alter or otherwise destroys someone's property, including public property. In addition to jail time and fines, the offender may be required to clean up, repair or replace the damaged property.

Assault laws in Ohio include both the offense of "assault" and the offense of "battery". Attempting or causing physical harm to a person is assault. Battery is to intentionally or negligently cause offensive physical harm. Generally, if you intended to harm someone, you will be charged with both ...

Possessing or owning a gun illegally in the state of Ohio will result in jail time. Even if it were legal for you at one time to own a gun, if you have been convicted of a felony or are now mentally ill or an addict, suddenly it is illegal to have a firearm or weapon in your possession. If you ne...